The Art of Alchemy: Collage/Mixed Media Exploration
Exhibit Description and Call for Art:
Participating artists in this juried show are encouraged to let their imaginations be playful and varied as they create works of art in multiple media combined in one work. Any collage or mixed media will be accepted and we encourage as wide a range in technique as possible, from traditionally flat surfaces to reliefs, to fully 3-dimensional objects. Artists could use paper, paint, photographs, fabric and ephemera, as well as traditional 3-dimensional materials. Subject matter is completely the artist’s choice.
Entries will be accepted beginning June 6. Deadline for receipt of entries is July 6. Late entries will not be considered.
All entries must be submitted to: maineartgalleryimages@gmail.com
Image by Debra Arter, "Truth Dissection."
Run of Show: Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, September 6
Reception: Saturday, August 1, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Drop off selected work with executed Consignment Agreement and Artist Statement/Bio:
Sunday, July 26, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, July 27, 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, July 28, 9am - 12pm.
Pick Up of Unsold Work: Sunday, September 6, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, September 8, 9am - 12pm.
Show Entry Fee: $15 members, $25 for non-members
Please direct all questions to: info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org Please place “Art of Alchemy” in your email subject line. (Do not submit artwork to this address.)
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to seeing your work.
Rules for Entry:
Submission of your entry fee constitutes your understanding of, and agreement to, the juried show guidelines and to the following conditions:
Original Art:
All work submitted is your own original artwork. Original fine art in any collage/mixed media may be submitted, including: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, fiber, jewelry, and sculpture. Giclee prints are not eligible. Work that is different from submitted entries will not be exhibited.
Recent Work:
You may submit work made in the last three years. Work shown in the past at the Maine Art Gallery or other Lincoln County galleries must be identified as such. At the discretion of the Exhibition Committee, gallery members may submit for juror consideration work of deceased artists who previously exhibited at the gallery. Number of Submissions: Each artist may submit two works of art.
Size Limits:
Surface of two-dimensional work may not exceed 40" in either length or width, including frame. Sculptural work must be no more than 50 lbs., and easily fit through the door. Some pedestals are available, or artists may supply their own.
Diptychs and Triptychs:
Works created in two or three sections will be considered and judged as one entry. Diptychs and triptychs may not exceed 40 inches.
Submitting Your Work:
1) Pay Show Entry Fee:
Entry Fee: $15 for gallery members; $25 for non-members. Please select the member status and corresponding price that applies at checkout.
If you need to become a member or renew, use our Join or Donate page, then return here. If you are unsure of your status, contact us.
If paying by check, make payable to “Maine Art Gallery “and mail to 15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME, 04578.
2) Prepare the Work You Are Submitting:
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Image dimension: 900 pixels on longest side, but not to exceed 1,800 in either dimension. Each file should be between 1 to 3 MB.
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Format: JPEG
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File names: Your last name, underscore, and title of the piece. Example: “Coates_Funny Face.jpg”.
3) Compose Email:
Subject line should be your last name and show title. Example: “Coates_ Art of Alchemy”
Body of email should include:
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Up to two images (see image specs above)
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Details for each work:
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Title
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Medium
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Dimensions in inches (H x W and depth for 3D works)
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Price. **Note that Maine Art Gallery receives a 35% commission of your retail price**
4. Contact Information & Membership Status:
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Name
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Address, City, State, Zip
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Email
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Phone
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Membership status: YES / NO
5. Send Email:
Send submission to maineartgalleryimages@gmail.com
Submissions: June 8 - July 6
Questions? Please email info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org. Write “Art of Alchemy” in the subject line. (Do not submit artwork to this address.)
If Work is Selected for Exhibit
1) Complete Consignment Agreement
Hard copy of agreement is required at time of drop-off.
2) Prepare Works:
Show-ready:
All works must be show-ready upon delivery to the Maine Art Gallery.
Hanging-ready:
All two-dimensional artwork must be properly wired for hanging. Gallery wrapped canvases are acceptable. Sawtooth frame hangers are not acceptable.​
3) Artist Statement and Bio:
Hard copies of each are required at time of drop-off. Letter-size please. No more than one page each.
4) Drop Off Works:
At the gallery (15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME):
Sunday, July 26, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, July 27, 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, July 28, 11am - 4pm. If works sell, you will be notified as soon as possible. Note the Maine Art Gallery receives a 35% commission of the retail sales price.
​5) Pick Up of Unsold Works:
Sunday, September 6, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, September 8, 9am - 12pm.
Notice to Artists:
You grant the Maine Art Gallery permission to use images of your artwork and/or your name in promotional materials, including broadcast, online media and other marketing materials.
Disclaimer: The Maine Art Gallery is not responsible for technical or computer failures, including problems accessing the internet, any other computer error, or malfunction, or for late, lost illegible or misdirected entries. Make sure you send your entry to the correct email account according to the directions above. You will receive a reply confirming your entry.
Meet the Juror
Juror Katharina Keoughan came to her involvement with fine art after a career as a graphic designer in Miami, Florida, where she eventually headed her own design studio. She had loved art since youngest childhood, and, following college courses, learned her craft as a graphic designer by working in numerous advertising agencies and design studios in the ‘70s. She opened her own business, “Drexel and Ives” in 1981 and built it into one of the leading design studios in Miami. In 1991 during a visit, she and her husband fell in love with the mid-coast and moved to Maine. Her new life-style included renovating an old farmhouse, gardening and the pursuit of fine art.
She exhibited in numerous galleries in Florida and Maine, including, in Maine, Round Top Center for the Arts, Maine Coast Artists, Victoria Stables, Elan Gallery, Boothbay Regional Art Foundation. Soon she was also teaching and found that nurturing the creative process in others became her passion. She has been teaching adults for 24 years and works from her own professional studio in Damariscotta. She has previously juried shows in the area.