River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for the first juried show of 2023, “Passages.”

The deadline for entries is 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Jorge S. Arango, the art critic of the Portland Press Herald, will be the juror.

“Passages” runs from Tuesday, Jan. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 18. The public is invited to an opening reception scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.

Arango has been writing about architecture, interior design and art for more than 40 years. He recently co-authored his twelfth book, “Soul: Interiors by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy,” just released by Rizzoli.

His work has appeared in many publications, including House & Garden, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Architectural Digest and Metropolitan Home. He is also the art reviewer for The Portland Press Herald. He lives and works in Portland, where he also contributes to Maine Home+Design magazine and New England Home. Additionally, he has edited Keys to the Enneagram by spiritual leader A.H. Almaas and does styling work for architects and designers.

This show is open to all media, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed media. Artists, both members and non-members, can enter two pieces with a size limit of 24 inches (in any direction) including frame. Or artists can enter one larger piece with a size limit of 48 inches including frame.

Entries can be delivered in person between Tuesday, Jan. 3 and Saturday, Jan. 14 to the 36 Elm St. gallery. Forms are available in the gallery or online at riverartsme.org.

For members, the entry fee is $15 and for nonmembers it is $30.

Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

For more information, call the gallery at 207-563-6868.

 

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