Current Call to Artists:
“Artists’ Choice”
Submissions now open through Saturday, September 27 at 4pm
Show runs September 30 through November 15, 2025
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River Arts is pleased to announce the juror for “Artists’ Choice” will be well known artist, America Martin. Martin’s art is bold in scale and vibrant in spirit. Martin cites her Colombian heritage as a vital source of inspiration.
Submission Guidelines: “Artist’s Choice” is open to all media, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, ceramics, original print making, drawing, encaustic, pastel 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. This show is open to members and nonmembers alike. Artists are welcome to to enter their most recent work or work they feel best represents their personal style. Size Limits: Artists may enter two pieces with a size limit of 24 inches (in any direction) including frame or one larger piece with a size limit of 50 inches (in any direction) including frame. Deadlines: Submissions must be delivered in person to River Arts at 36 Elm St in Damariscotta. The deadline for entries is Saturday, September 27 at 4. Forms: Entry and membership forms are available in the gallery or may be downloaded above. 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 available on our website and Facebook by the afternoon of Wednesday, October 1. Unaccepted works should be picked up promptly during gallery hours. Dates and Location: “Artists’ Choice” will run from Tuesday, September 30 through Saturday, November 15. Public Reception: Saturday, October 4 from 2-4. Meet many of the artists and enjoy some great conversation along with some light refreshments.
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Click here for Membership Form 2025
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Submission Guidelines for all
River Arts Shows
- Work must be labeled with artist’s name, phone and show title.
- Wall pieces must be securely wired with picture wire. Please do not use string, fish line, or floral wire. Saw tooth hangers are not recommended.
- Works must be clean and dry. No wet paint or wet finish allowed.
- Diptychs are allowed but multiple piece works with more than two pieces will not be accepted.
- Wall pieces should not exceed 30 pounds.
- All pieces must fit the size limits described in the Call to Artists. No exceptions!
- All artwork must be original art of living artists. River Arts does not sell nor show reproductions. Giclée copies are not allowed.
- Works previously shown at River Arts should not be entered into juried shows.
Drop Off Artwork
- Works should be delivered in person to the gallery during gallery hours up to the stated deadline. River Arts does not accept mailed submissions or emailed submissions.
- Entry Forms are available online or in the gallery. We do not mail out forms. Forms should not be altered and the current form for each show must be used. All forms MUST be completely filled out and signed.
- Entry forms, entry fees and artwork should be delivered at the same time in person at the gallery. Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Boxes, bags or packaging should not be left in the gallery.
Notification of Acceptance
- Accepted List of Artists will be posted on River Arts’ Website and on Facebook. We will not be emailing or calling submitting artists with notifications.
Pick Up Artwork:
Artwork pick up is during regular gallery hours: Tues – Sat: 10 to 4
- Unaccepted Work may be picked up immediately following notification.
- End of Show: Accepted Work should be retrieved in the final week of a show or as soon as the show ends.
- Work should not be left over the winter in our storage rooms. Please remove all artwork before you leave for the season. Thank you!
- Work left for more than 6 months at River Arts is considered abandoned and becomes the property of River Arts.
Sales
- All submitted works must be for sale.
- River Arts retains 35% commission on all sales.
- Sales after the show comes down: River Arts depends upon commissions from sales to continue to thrive. Artists whose work sells as a result of showing at River Arts should remember to provide the commission to River Arts. Thank you.
- River Arts discourages buyers from negotiating prices so it is best to reasonably price artwork for sale. Prices should be based on your history of selling similar works.
- Payments to artists will be made promptly in the week after a show ends. This applies to all sales: Show Works, Bin Works and River Room Works.
Advertising
- Works submitted to River Arts may be used in advertising on our Webpages, newspapers, Facebook, Instagram or others. If you wish to submit a photo image, please email jpegs to info@riverartsme.org. Please label jpeg file with artist’s first and last name. For example: Winslow Homer
- If you wish to have a page in our Bio Book, please send a one page word document (not a PDF) to info@riverartsme.org or bring in a printed page and we will add you to our book.
River Arts uses all possible care in handling and storing artwork. River Arts’ volunteers and staff will not be held responsible for damaged or lost artwork.