River Arts’ holiday call to artists

Tue, 11/12/2019 - 10:15am

River Arts in Damariscotta is planning a special holiday shop to fill the galleries. All handmade works are included (no reproductions or giclee prints allowed). Artists are invited to bring in fine art and fine craft for this non-juried show.

All original fine art and fine craft including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, fiber, multimedia, pastel, glass, wood, collage and more will be accepted for this holiday exhibition. All artists are invited to participate in this non-juried show. This is an open show without a pre-determined theme.

Rules of Entry: Artists may enter up to 6 pieces. All works must be priced for sale for $100 or lower. Forms are available in the gallery when work is delivered. River Arts is reducing the standard entry fee for this show to  $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Artists make 65% of sales and River Arts retains 35%. Artists are invited to replace sold works with no additional entry fee.

Works must be delivered from Saturday to Saturday: Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 during regular gallery hours.

The opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 29 from 5-7 p.m. Show runs through Jan. 4, 2020.

River Arts is located at 241 Route 1 (north), Damariscotta. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the gallery for more information: 563-1507.