Kefauver Studio & Gallery in Damariscotta is calling for artists to participate in its “Rock ‘n’ Wave” art show, running from Aug. 18 through Sept. 10. This show will celebrate the rugged coastlines and crashing surf of Midcoast Maine, so submitted works should be in keeping with that theme.
Each submitted work must be an original creation, and all mediums will be considered, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, photographs, sculpture, and woodblock prints. All work must be ready for hanging or displaying, with framed or painted edges and wired for hanging. Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work.
Several artists will be selected to present up to five works at the show. To enter, submit up to five works in jpg form via email to will@kefauverstudio.com. The deadline for submission is Monday, July 31.
The artist may price the work as he or she likes, but the work should be priced reasonably for sale. No “NFS” works will be accepted. All sales and sales taxes will be handled by the gallery, as will shipping, if necessary. The gallery commission is 35 percent. In the event of a sale, the artist may, but isn’t required to, replace the work sold.
The show will be advertised through press releases and advertisements in the local newspapers. The show’s opening coincides with the Twin Villages ArtWalk on Friday, Aug. 18. Additionally, the event will be posted on the Kefauver Studio & Gallery website, and will appear in the Lincoln County Summer Seasons Activities Guide and the Maine Studio + Gallery Guide website.
An opening reception, open to the public, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Kefauver Studio & Gallery will be placing other calls to artists to participate in future shows for the 2017 season. Dates and terms for submission will be announced at a later date for these shows:
“Monhegan Days”: Sept. 15 to Oct. 9
“The 6” x 6” Show”: Oct. 13 to Nov. 12
“The Little Holiday Show”: Nov. 17 to Jan. 2, 2018
For questions about the “Rock ‘n’ Wave” show or for information on how to submit work, contact Kefauver at 226-0974, will@kefauverstudio.com, or kefauverstudio.com. The Kefauver Studio & Gallery is located at 144 Bristol Road in Damariscotta and is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
