Annual Members Show 2023: Made in Maine
Rules and How to Enter:
Review the rules before submitting your entry fee, and be sure to review how to have your work considered for exhibit advertising below.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEE: AUGUST 11. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. As this is a non-juried show, your entry fee counts as an accepted submission. Should we receive enough entries to fill the gallery, we will close the process.
Drop Off: August 13, 4pm – 6pm & August 14 & 15 11am - 4pm
Reception: August 19, 4pm – 7pm
Wiscasset Art Walk: August 31, extended hours till 7pm
Pick Up of Unsold Work: September 17, 4pm – 6pm
& September 18 - 19, 11am - 4pm.
Eligible Work & Artists:
1) Open to all Artist Members of the Maine Art Gallery.
Image by Christopher Morse, Members Show 2022
2) Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, fiber, jewelry, and sculpture.
3) Each artist may submit two works of art, which must be the artist’s own original work created within the last three years.
4) Work previously exhibited at the Maine Art Gallery is not eligible. Giclees and other reproductions are not eligible.
Only artist members of the Maine Art Gallery are eligible. If you are not currently a member, you may join or renew HERE.
Entry Fee:
Entry fee is non refundable. The entry fee for this show is $15 per artist. Those paying with a check please make it out to Maine Art Gallery and mail to 15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME, 04578. For electronic payments, click the button below
Original Art Only:
Only original or originally printed works will be accepted. Photocopies, color, or computer-generated copies are not acceptable for entry. Giclee reproductions are not eligible.
Show-Ready Art Only:
All works entered must be show-ready upon delivery to the Maine Art Gallery. Drop off is Aug. 13, 4pm - 6pm, Aug. 14 & 15, 11am - 4pm.
Diptychs and Triptychs:
Works created in two or three sections will be considered as one entry.
New Work Only:
Works submitted must have been created during the last three years. Work accepted into a previous Maine Art Gallery exhibit is not eligible.
Framing:
Frames and canvases must be wired and ready to hang (i.e., with two eye screws and steel wire. Sawtooth hangers, “clip” frames or unstable frames will not be accepted.)
Size Limits:
2-dimensional work may not exceed 40" in either length or width, including frame. Sculptural work must be no more then 50 lbs and easily fit through the door. Some pedestals are available, or the artist may supply their own.
Sales:
All work must be for sale. Maine Art Gallery will take a 35% commission.
Submission Requirements/Required Artwork Info:
To apply for this show send an email with the following information to:
maineartgalleryimages@gmail.com
The gallery is not responsible for entries sent to other email addresses.
Within the email, include:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone(s):
MAG Member: YES NO
1) Title
Medium
Dimensions (h x w, add depth if 3D)
Price
2) Title
Medium
Dimensions (h x w, add depth if 3D)
Price
To Have Your Work Considered for Exhibit Publicity, Deadline Aug. 5:
If you would like to have your work considered for use in advertising, invitations or social media for this exhibit, please include your jpegs in your Members Show submission email.
Rules for submitting images:
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Jpegs must be titled with your last name and the title of the piece. Be sure to capitalize each word. Example: "CoatesSummerGreens."
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Images should be 1 to 3 megabytes in size.
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Recommended pixel size is about 900 width or height, but not to exceed 1,800 in either dimension.
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Do not send thumbnails.
Artwork Drop off and Pick Up Dates:
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Drop Off: Aug. 13, 4pm - 6pm, Aug. 14 & 15, 11am - 4pm
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Pick Up of Unsold Work: Sept. 17, 4 - 6pm, Sept. 18 & 19, 11am - 4pm
Terms and Disclaimers:
Submission of your entry fee constitutes your understanding and agreement to the show guidelines and to the following conditions:
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Your entry fee is non-refundable
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If your work sells, Maine Art Gallery takes a commission of 35%, and I have priced my work accordingly.
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You grant Maine Art Gallery permission to use images of your artwork and/or your name for promoting this exhibition and/or Maine Art Gallery, in print, broadcast, and online media and marketing materials.
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All work submitted is my own original art.
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.
For any questions please contact the gallery at (207) 687-8143 or email mailto:info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: AUGUST 11. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Drop Off: Aug. 13, 4pm - 6pm, Aug. 14 & 15, 11am - 4pm
Reception: Aug. 19, 4pm - 7pm
Wiscasset Art Walk: Aug. 31, extended hours till 7pm
Pick Up of Unsold Work: Sept. 17, 4 - 6pm, Sept. 18 & 19, 11am - 4pm