River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration,” which will fill the entire gallery. "Celebration" encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season which in turn supports Maine artists.  All original fine art and fine craft including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, fiber, multimedia, pastel, glass, wood, collage and more will be accepted for this holiday exhibition.  All artists are invited to participate in this non-juried show.  This is an open call without a pre-determined theme.

Works may be delivered during gallery hours starting Oct. 18 until the deadline on Saturday, November 9, 4pm. 

Rules of Entry:  Artists may enter any number of pieces with no size limits.  The sum of all pieces must be no higher than $500 retail.  Entry forms are available in the gallery when work is delivered or on the River Arts website .

 Entry Fee per artist is $15 for members and $30 for non-members.  Artists make 65% of sales and River Arts retains 35% commission. 

 A public reception for the show will be Saturday, November 16 from 2 to 4.  The show will run through January 4.

Location: River Arts, 36 Elm Street, Damariscotta, Maine. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 11am to 3pm. FMI: call River Arts at 207-563-6868.