River Arts announces the opening of a blustery spectacle of wind, snow, and crashing waves: “Storm.” This show, juried by artist Jillian Herrigel, runs to May 11. 

The wide scope of creative interpretation is varied and imaginative in this display of 83 works by 78 artists. Herrigel selected from 105 submitting artists.

With boisterous tempests of crashing waves and smoky skies, many artists have depicted powerful scenes of nature. Reflective moods prevail in pieces where the snow has settled and the hush of winter is portrayed.

Other artists focus on an inward search for the theme “Storm.” Inner struggles are outwardly expressed in a number of abstract paintings. There are earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards and rain. Some artists have taken on the formidable challenge of rendering political and personal storms. Beauty abounds in this show that deeply investigates the ideas, sensations and exhilaration of all types of storms.

Christine Aston’s captivating show in the River Room, “Improvisation,” compliments the main gallery exhibition splendidly. 

River Arts is located at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 to 4. For more information visit the website at riverartsme.org or call the gallery at 563-6868.