DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for an upcoming juried show, “Artist’s Choice.”

Submissions are open through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. This show is open to members and nonmembers alike.

The show is open to all media, including painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed media. Artists may enter two pieces with a size limit of 20 inches (in any direction) including frame. Or artists can enter one larger piece with a size limit of 48 inches including frame.

Entry forms are available at the gallery or can be downloaded from riverartsme.org. For members the entry fee is $15; for nonmembers it is $30.

Artist Melanie Essex will be the show juror. She has exhibited in London and New York as well as in Maine, and is in collections on both sides of the Atlantic. Alongside her studio practice, Essex curates exhibitions and has embarked on a long-form documentary film with the painter Lois Dodd, currently in production, according to a news release from Heather Greene at the gallery.

Melanie Essex Submitted photo

“Artist’s Choice” is set to run from Tuesday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 18. The opening reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information, visit riverartsme.org or call 207-563-6868.

 

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