DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for its juried show “Abstract.”

Artists can submit works that are nonrepresentational as well as abstract work inspired by landscape, figure or still life. Submissions are open until the drop-off deadline at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Alan Crichton of Liberty will be the juror.

Alan Crichton Chris Battaglia photo

“Abstract” is open to all media, including painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, photography and mixed media. Artists may enter either two pieces with a size limit of 24 inches (in any direction) including frame or artists may enter one larger piece with a size limit of 50 inches (in any direction) including frame. All art must be delivered in person to the gallery for submission.

Forms are available in the gallery or may be downloaded from riverartsme.org. For members the entry fee is $15; for nonmembers it is $30.

Crichton has taught at Colby College, the Master of Fine Arts program at Vermont College, Waterfall Arts and the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland. He has exhibited throughout Maine for more than 40 years. His award-winning column on art appreciation and opinion, Hi-Lo Art, appeared in the Waldo Independent, the Republican Journal, the Camden Herald, Art New England, the Maine Arts Journal and the Free Press, according to a news release from the gallery.

Crichton co-founded the Arts Center at Kingdom Falls, a nonprofit, artists’ residency and community arts education organization, now known as Waterfall Arts, with locations in Belfast. Crichton’s sculpture, drawings and paintings are in numerous collections throughout Maine, New England and New York.

“Abstract” will run from Aug. 13 through Sept. 21. An opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 36 Elm St. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For inquiries, call the gallery at 207-563-6868 or visit its website.

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