HALLOWELL — The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites artists to submit artwork to Art2017, the 22nd annual juried show at the Harlow Gallery at 160 Water St.

Th exhibit will be on view May 12 through June 24, an opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 12, with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Art2017 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine.

Corey Daniels, curator and owner of the Corey Daniels Gallery in Wells, is this year’s juror. The Corey Daniels Gallery exhibits a synthesis of found art and objects with contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists working in diverse practices. Drawn to objects with intrinsically compelling qualities, Daniels collects and presents paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and utilitarian objects with a refined eye for patina, texture and form.

The deadline for electronic submissions is 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1.

Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including hand pulled prints, photography and sculpture and fine crafts, including ceramics, glass and fiberart. Jewelry and clothing are not eligible. Each artist may submit up to three works of art, which must be the artist’s own original work created within the last three years.

For entry rules and submission instructions, visit harlowgallery.org. For more information, call 622-3813 or email kvaa@harlowgallery.org.


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