River Arts invites artists to submit work for its upcoming “Artists’ Choice” exhibition, opening Friday, Sept. 21. The opening reception will be that evening from 5-7. The show will run through Oct. 19.

Submissions of art in any media, of the artist’s choice is being sought. Sculpture and fine crafts welcome. Artists can enter up to 3 works for jurying. Entry fees are $15 for members and $25 for non-members. All work entered must be for sale. The entry form is available on the website at www.riverartsme.org and at the gallery. Work can be dropped off anytime during gallery hours up until Saturday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m.

Artist and art educator John Lorence will be the juror for the exhibition. Lorence has been the recipient of fellowships at YADDO, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, and the McDowell Colony. He has exhibited both his paintings and sculpture extensively in solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. as part of the Art-in Embassy program. Lorence’s professional interests include painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, art history, conservation and archeology as well as short films.

The gallery is located at 241 U.S. Route 1, Damariscotta and is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries can be made by email at info@riverartsme.org or by phone, 207-563-1507