The Camden Public Library has announced an open call for entries for the annual Harbor Arts and Books Fairs, scheduled for July 8 and 9 and Sept. 3-Oct. 1.

Harbor Arts and Books is a well-attended, long-standing community event, held on the National Historic Landmark grounds of the Camden Public Library in both the summer and fall, according to a news release from Julia Sagaser, programs director.

The fairs take place in Camden’s historic Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, and on the street that passes through the park, at the head of Camden Harbor. Between 65 and 80 exhibitors display their work in standard 10 by 10 tents.

The deadline for applications is midnight on June 2 for the Summer HAB Fair, and Sept. 1 for the Fall HAB Fair.

Spaces may fill up earlier than the deadline. In that case, there will be a waitlist. No more than five vendors will be accepted on the waitlist.

The jury will meet several times during the course of the application period. Applicants will receive invitations for the show on a rolling basis. Booth space preference will be given to those vendors whose applications are received, paid and juried early in the process.

Accepted medium categories are: Ceramics, Digital Art, Fiber, Food, Functional Art, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Works on Paper and Rare or Collectible Books.

Support for the fair is provided by The Reny Charitable Foundation.

For more information and to apply using the online application portals, visit librarycamden.org/hab2023.

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