HALLOWELL — Maine artists and dog lovers are invited to submit artwork for Dog Days scheduled for July 6-14 at The Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St.

The exhibit is a light-hearted art exhibition celebrating the loyal canine companions. During this exhibit, dogs will be welcomed into the gallery to enjoy the art which will be displayed at dogs’ eye level. Artwork submitted does not necessarily have to be explicitly about dogs, rather we are asking artists to create art for dogs to enjoy.

An opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the gallery in tandem with the opening reception for the Summer Member’s Show. No dogs will be allowed at the opening reception, however well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend the exhibition which will be open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Dogs must be leashed or carried at all times. Only one dog per human will be allowed.

Suggested admission is a donation of pet food for The Cohen Center’s AniMeals program. Learn more about AniMeals at spectrumgenerations.org.

Artists may submit up to four pieces. All media welcome, including sculpture, photography, fine art and fine crafts. Artworks incorporating edible elements cannot be exhibited, but a box of dog biscuits will be available at the door for well-behaved dogs. Artists are asked to refrain from including obvious triggering subjects such as fire hydrants etc. Participating artists must agree not to hold the gallery accountable for any damage caused by overly enthusiastic or otherwise inappropriate canine art appreciators.

The deadline for email submissions is11:59 p.m. Friday, June 1.

For entry rules and instructions, visit harlowgallery.org.

For more information, call 622-3813 or email kvaa@harlowgallery.org.

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