Call to Artists

Current Call to Artists:

“LOVE”

Submissions now open through Saturday, February 22 at 4pm

Show runs February 25 through April 5, 2025

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 FormEntry Form 2025


Juror: Diana Kerr

Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ exploration and interpretation of love in its many forms. What do you love? What makes your heart sing?

River Arts is pleases to announce artist, Diana Kerr of Boothbay, will be the juror for “Love”. Kerr’s impressive and lengthy career in the arts began in Boston at the Graphics 1 & Graphics 2 Gallery where she oversaw its corporate art program. After moving to Maine she managed the contemporary gallery at Barridoff Galleries of Portland. Kerr spent twelve years as co-director at The Firehouse Gallery in Damariscotta which was followed by a lengthy stint at Gleason Fine arts in Boothbay. Kerr recently opened Kerr+Jones Fine Art & Craft with jewelry designer Kathleen Jones in East Boothbay in 2022.

 “Love” is open to all media, including original work in painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, ceramics, original print making, drawing, encaustic, pastel, glass, and mixed media. 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 50 inches (in any direction) including frame. 

This show is open to members and nonmembers alike.  The entry fee is $15 for Members and $30 for Non-Members.

Submissions may be delivered to the gallery now until the deadline Saturday, February 22 at 4 p.m. For more information visit the River Arts website at riverartsme.org or call 563-6868.

 “Love” will run Tuesday, February 25 through Saturday, April 5th.

The public is invited to the opening reception Saturday, March 1 from 2 to 4 pm.

 River Arts Gallery is located at 36 Elm St in Damariscotta. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website info@riverartsme.org  or call the gallery at 207-563-6868 for more information.

 

  

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Entry Form 2025

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Submission Guidelines for 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. 

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. 

 Closed  Sunday and Monday