Harlow Gallery is calling all artists

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell invites artists to submit artwork to Art2019, the 24th annual juried show and second to be held at their new location at 100 Water St. Art2019 will be on view May 10-June 15, and an opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Art2019 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine.

This year’s juror is Myron M. Beasley, Ph.D., a professor at Bates College, artist, writer and international curator. His writing explores the intersection of cultural politics, art and social change. To read more about Myron Beasley please visit harlowgallery.org/annual-juried-show/juror.

The deadline for electronic submissions is 11:59 p.m. on April 1. Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, ceramics, installation and more. Each artist may submit up to three works of art, which must be the artist’s own original work created within the last three years. Art that has been previously exhibited at the Harlow is not eligible. Giclees and other reproductions are not eligible.

For complete entry rules and instructions, please visit harlowgallery.org/art2019.

For more information please call 207-622-3813 or email harlowgallery@gmail.com.

— Allison, Hallowell

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