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River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ most recent works with a fresh, up-to-the-minute vibe. Works that have been created in the last 12 months may be entered. This show is open to members and nonmembers. All mediums are welcome.

River Arts is pleased to announce Abbie Read will juror the show.  Read grew up making art on the campuses of Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy, in Andover, Massachusetts. She attended Oberlin College, where she earned her B.A in studio art and art history, then later received her MFA at the University of Michigan School of Art. Read works in drawing and painting, printmaking, book arts, collage and sculptural constructions.

Read’s work has been shown throughout New England including the Portland Museum of Art, the Portland Public Library, Lesley University College of Art & Design, Catamount Center for the Arts in Vermont, and Boston Sculptor’s Gallery, as well as in galleries throughout Maine and Boston. Internationally, Read has participated in the Art in Embassies Program with exhibitions in Doha, Qatar and Hong Kong. Read maintains a studio in Appleton, Maine where she lives with her husband Bart.

**Submission Guidelines:** “New Works” is open to all media, including original work in painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, ceramics, original print making, drawing, encaustic, pastel, glass, and mixed media. All work must be gallery ready and clean. Wall pieces should be wired securely with picture wire and screw eyes.  No wet paint will be accepted. Diptychs are allowed but multiple-piece works with more than two pieces will not be accepted.

**Size Limits:** Artists may enter two pieces with a size limit of 24 inches (in any direction) including frame or one piece with a size limit of 48 inches (in any direction) including frame.

**Deadlines:** Works must be delivered in person to River Arts at 36 Elm Street in Damariscotta for jurying. Works may be delivered until the deadline on Saturday, January 13th at 4 p.m.

**Forms:** Entry and membership forms are available in the gallery or may be downloaded from the website: riverartsme.org

**Entry Fee:** For members the entry fee is $15 and for non-members it is $30. All submitted works must be for sale and River Arts retains 35% commission on sold works.

**Notification:** The accepted list will be posted on River Arts website and Facebook by the afternoon of Wednesday, January 17. Unaccepted works should be picked up promptly during gallery hours.

Dates and Location: “New Works” will run from Tuesday, January 16 to Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Public Reception:
Saturday, January 20 from 2 to 4 pm

“New Works” will be installed and open to the public on Tuesday, January 16 and will continue until  February 24.




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