Members Show Call for Art 2026
Exhibit Description and Call for Art:
Made in Maine is the annual exhibit of work by members of the Maine Art Gallery. This show is an exciting opportunity to see what fellow artists working in Maine, or with Maine themes, are up to in their studios. It’s a large exhibit, hung salon style by local members of the Maine Art Gallery.
Member artists can submit work in all media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and collage. The show is not juried. Each member artist can include up to two works. They must be within the size limitations outlined in the Call for Art.
If you’re not a member but would like to be included in this exhibit, please visit the Join or Donate page and renew or sign up!
Entries are being accepted. Deadline for receipt of entries is AUGUST 21. Late entries will not be considered.
All entries must be submitted to: maineartgalleryimages@gmail.com
Image by Holly Berry. "Along the River."
Run of Show: Thursday, September 10 - Sunday, October 18
Gallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm
Reception: Saturday, September 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Drop off selected work with executed Consignment Agreement and Artist Statement/Bio:
Sunday, September 6, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, September 8, 9am - 12pm.
Pick Up of Unsold Work: Sunday, October 18, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, October 19, 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, October 20, 9am - 12pm.
Entry Fee: $15 members, $25 for non-members
Please direct all questions to: info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org Please place “Members Show” 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 show guidelines and the following conditions:
Original Art:
All work submitted is your own original artwork. Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, 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 enter work of deceased artists who previously exhibited at the gallery.
Number of Submissions:
Each artist may submit two works of art.
Size Limits:
Total surface area of two-dimensional work (for multiple pieces add the lengths, and widths to get the total) may not exceed a total of 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.
Sending Your Work:
1) Pay Show Fee:
Show Fee: $15 for gallery members. If you’re not a member but would like to be included in this exhibit, please visit the Join or Donate page and renew or sign up!
If paying by check: make payable to “Maine Art Gallery “and mail to 15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME, 04578.
2) Prepare a Digital Copy of the Work You Are Showing:
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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 Members Show”
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**
3. 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
4) Send Email:
Send work being shown to maineartgalleryimages@gmail.com
Submissions now through August 21.
Questions? Please email info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org. Write “Members Show Question” in the subject line. (Do not submit artwork to this address.)
Get Ready to Show
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.
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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.
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4) Drop Off Works:
At the gallery, 15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME. Sunday, September 6, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, September 8, 9am - 12pm
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.
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5) Pick Up of Unsold Works:
Sunday, October 18, 4pm - 6pm; Monday, October 19, 11am - 4pm; Tuesday, October 20, 9am - 12pm.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to seeing your work!
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.