DAMARISCOTTA — Jaap Eduard Helder, an accomplished, award winning abstract painter and photographer, is the juror for an abstract art show at River Arts. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Helder, of Round Pond, works in his studio in Main Street, Damariscotta. Helder was born and raised in the Netherlands and […]
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Kim Hetherington works in solo show at River Arts
DAMARISCOTTA — Works by Kim Hetherington of Bremen will be presented in a solo show of oil paintings at River Arts. Hetherington will install her show on Thursday, Aug. 27, and the work will be on view through Wednesday, Sept. 9. Hetherington has developed an intimate form of realism, choosing subject matter that is close […]
‘Land and Sea’ opens at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta presents the premier juried show in its new gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Juror Anthony Anderson, publisher of the Maine Studio and Gallery Guide, selected artworks in this robust exhibition that draws its inspiration from the land and sea. The record breaking response to the open call to artists brought in […]
River Arts announces call for artists for ‘Land and Sea’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts announces the first juried show in the new location. A show titled “Land and Sea” is open to members and nonmembers and invites all media forms, including but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, original print-making, drawing, encaustic and pastel. Anthony Anderson will jury the show. A long-time supporter of […]
River Arts showcases new gallery with Members’ Show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts launches the debut show of its new gallery on Wednesday, July 15. The premier “Members’ Show” presents original works by 157 artists who have contributed artwork from towns all over the state. A record-breaking number of member artists are participating in this inaugural show in the new gallery. The salon-style exhibition […]
River Arts launches call to artists for Members’ Show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts is pleased to announce the first show in their newly renovated downtown gallery. The gallery will open in July with a Members’ Show. All current and new members are invited to submit one piece for this exhibition. Artists may drop off work at 36 Elm St. beginning Wednesday, July 8. The […]
River Arts looking for artists to share studio space
DAMARISCOTTA — Applications are being accepted for studio artists who want to work in a community environment at River Arts Workshop. The workshop studio space is located in the lower level of the building at 241 Route 1 North. The large, open space will be divided according to the artists’ needs, with approximately 12 feet […]
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River Arts call for storms for upcoming exhibit
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the juror’s selection for the upcoming exhibition, “Storm.” River Arts is pleased to announce that John David O’Shaughnessy will be the juror for this open show. The deadline for delivering work to the gallery is 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. John David O’Shaughnessy received […]