HALLOWELL — The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites artists to submit pieces to Art2017,  the 22nd annual juried show at the Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St.

Art2017 will be on view May 12 through June 24. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Art2017 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine.

This year’s juror is Corey Daniels, curator and owner of the Corey Daniels Gallery in Wells. The gallery exhibits a synthesis of found art and objects with contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists working in diverse practices.

Drawn to objects with intrinsically compelling qualities, Daniels collects and presents paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and utilitarian objects with a refined eye for patina, texture, and form.

The deadline for electronic submissions is 11 p.m. April 1. Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including hand-pulled prints, photography and sculpture and fine crafts that including ceramics, glass and fiber art. Jewelry and clothing are not eligible.

Each artist may submit up to three works of art, which must be the artist’s original work created within the past three years.

FMI: harlowgallery.org/art2016-call-for-artists/, or call 207-622-3813 or email [email protected].

The Harlow Gallery, home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, is a membership based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to connecting and celebrating art, artists and community.