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NEWSLETTER “ingrained” : Five Printmakers, On view January 18 to February 9, 2013, ingrained pres- ents the work of five Maine printmakers: Martha Brian of North- port, Anthony Kulik of Belfast, Donna Parkin- son of Freeport, Willy Reddick of Belfast and Sarah Vosmus of Bow- doinham . Meet the artists at an opening reception on Friday, January 18 from 5-8 pm. An artist’s dem- onstration will be on Thursday, February 7 th at 7:00pm Pervaded by the powerful presence of the Maine forest, the Harlow Gal- lery’s ingrained brings together five printmakers working in uniquely dif- ferent styles and processes. Whether physically carving into the grain for a woodcut or collecting samples and sketches, the artists are working in con- nection to the woods. The prints exhibited speak to the breadth, methods and personalities of individual artists working in the printmaking medium, ranging from traditional to experimental. This exhibit goes from intricate and detailed to the boldly abstracted patterns and colors; to intimate wall-hung works to space commanding ceiling hung works and three-dimensional con- structions. The Harlow is excited to bring together these artists in a compel- ling and vibrant exhibit of contemporary printmakers in the still months of winter, connecting viewers to what it means to be “ingrained”. Sarah Vosmus resides in Bowdoinham. Her printed collages and three- dimensional constructions explore the boundaries between interior and exte- rior, order and confusion. The bold tangled patterns are adaptable, fluid and familiar. Repetition of a fixed matrix and adaptation allows this body of work to originate entirely from a single drawing. Sarah is a member of Circling the Square Fine Art Press in Gardiner. Willy Reddick of Belfast has been working professionally as a painter and white-line woodblock printmaker for over 25 years. She is well known for her meditative images of sleeping dogs and cats on busy, vibrant patterns and regularly exhibits in galleries and museums around New England. Her work is also in the collection of the New Bedford Whaling Museum as well as in countless private collections. In addition to producing woodcuts, she designs and manufactures her own line of Willy Wires jewelry, is a freelance de- signer, handpainting prototypes for the toy industry and is a founding partner of Åarhus Gallery in Belfast. Donna Parkinson of Freeport creates monotypes through an intuitive re- sponse to the natural world, often integrating the use of plant material and actively searching color interaction to find what may wild and hidden in the process of printmaking. Donna is a member of Circling the Square Fine Art Press in Gardiner. Anthony Kulik of Belfast creates wood engravings. The prints are compact arrangements of a multitude of finely carved lines. Martha Briana of Northport uses a reduction woodcut method to make limited edition prints. Image Credit: Sarah Vosmus 2013 is the 50th anniversary year of the Harlow Gallery. Please help us make this a banner year! Donations of art, framed or unframed is most welcome and is tax de- ductible according to current tax law. Drop by anytime we are open (Wed-Sat noon – 6pm) or call the gallery to make an ap- pointment to deliver donations – 207-622- 3813, or email [email protected]. You don’t have to be an artist to donate, make room for new art by donating some- thing from your collection! Vintage, an- tique, fine crafts, sculpture, artifacts. The Harlow Gallery is owned and operated by the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit; all proceeds go to sup- port programming and operating expenses for the gallery. On view and open for bids February 14- 16, 2013 The Kennebec Valley Art Association’s annual Silent Art Auction returns February 14-16, 2013. Sweet deals on original art donated by local artists and art collectors. You’ll find paintings, pastels, sculpture, prints, photographs, crafts, artifacts; art by KVAA members and other Maine artists, vintage and antique art — art collectors LOVE this event! Thursday, Feb. 14, noon to 6 pm – Valen- tine’s Day Reception 4-6 pm! Friday, Feb. 15, noon to 6 pm Saturday, Feb. 16, bidding noon to 4 pm. Winning bidders will be announced at 4 pm; pay for and take home your art from 4-6pm or on Monday, Feb. 18 from 10am – 2pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare for this major fundraiser. Please contact Nancy Barron 622-3813 or kvaa@ harlowgallery.org We will need folks prior to the event to help inventory all the do- nations, accept new donations and we will need folks during the auction itself. Thank you! Silent Art Auction 2013 January February 2013 ART DONATIONS WANTED!

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N E W S L E T T E R“ingrained” : Five Printmakers, On view January

18 to February 9, 2013, ingrained pres-ents the work of five Maine printmakers: Martha Brian of North-port, Anthony Kulik of Belfast, Donna Parkin-son of Freeport, Willy Reddick of Belfast and Sarah Vosmus of Bow-doinham .

Meet the artists at an opening reception on Friday, January 18 from 5-8 pm. An artist’s dem-onstration will be on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00pm

Pervaded by the powerful presence of the Maine forest, the Harlow Gal-lery’s ingrained brings together five printmakers working in uniquely dif-ferent styles and processes. Whether physically carving into the grain for a woodcut or collecting samples and sketches, the artists are working in con-nection to the woods. The prints exhibited speak to the breadth, methods and personalities of individual artists working in the printmaking medium, ranging from traditional to experimental. This exhibit goes from intricate and detailed to the boldly abstracted patterns and colors; to intimate wall-hung works to space commanding ceiling hung works and three-dimensional con-structions. The Harlow is excited to bring together these artists in a compel-ling and vibrant exhibit of contemporary printmakers in the still months of winter, connecting viewers to what it means to be “ingrained”.

Sarah Vosmus resides in Bowdoinham. Her printed collages and three-dimensional constructions explore the boundaries between interior and exte-rior, order and confusion. The bold tangled patterns are adaptable, fluid and familiar. Repetition of a fixed matrix and adaptation allows this body of work to originate entirely from a single drawing. Sarah is a member of Circling the Square Fine Art Press in Gardiner.

Willy Reddick of Belfast has been working professionally as a painter and white-line woodblock printmaker for over 25 years. She is well known for her meditative images of sleeping dogs and cats on busy, vibrant patterns and regularly exhibits in galleries and museums around New England. Her work is also in the collection of the New Bedford Whaling Museum as well as in countless private collections. In addition to producing woodcuts, she designs and manufactures her own line of Willy Wires jewelry, is a freelance de-signer, handpainting prototypes for the toy industry and is a founding partner of Åarhus Gallery in Belfast.

Donna Parkinson of Freeport creates monotypes through an intuitive re-sponse to the natural world, often integrating the use of plant material and actively searching color interaction to find what may wild and hidden in the process of printmaking. Donna is a member of Circling the Square Fine Art Press in Gardiner.

Anthony Kulik of Belfast creates wood engravings. The prints are compact arrangements of a multitude of finely carved lines.

Martha Briana of Northport uses a reduction woodcut method to make limited edition prints. Image Credit: Sarah Vosmus

2013 is the 50th anniversary year of the Harlow Gallery. Please help us make this a banner year! Donations of art, framed or unframed is most welcome and is tax de-ductible according to current tax law. Drop by anytime we are open (Wed-Sat noon – 6pm) or call the gallery to make an ap-pointment to deliver donations – 207-622-3813, or email [email protected] don’t have to be an artist to donate,

make room for new art by donating some-thing from your collection! Vintage, an-tique, fine crafts, sculpture, artifacts. The Harlow Gallery is owned and operated by the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit; all proceeds go to sup-port programming and operating expenses for the gallery. On view and open for bids February 14-

16, 2013The Kennebec Valley Art Association’s

annual Silent Art Auction returns February 14-16, 2013. Sweet deals on original art donated by local artists and art collectors. You’ll find paintings, pastels, sculpture, prints, photographs, crafts, artifacts; art by KVAA members and other Maine artists, vintage and antique art — art collectors LOVE this event!Thursday, Feb. 14, noon to 6 pm – Valen-

tine’s Day Reception 4-6 pm!Friday, Feb. 15, noon to 6 pmSaturday, Feb. 16, bidding noon to 4

pm. Winning bidders will be announced at 4 pm; pay for and take home your art from 4-6pm or on Monday, Feb. 18 from 10am – 2pm.We are looking for volunteers to help us

prepare for this major fundraiser. Please contact Nancy Barron 622-3813 or [email protected] We will need folks prior to the event to help inventory all the do-nations, accept new donations and we will need folks during the auction itself. Thank you!

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“Year of Community” 2013 Exhibition Season Announcedin Celebration of the Harlow’s 50th Anniversary

The Kennebec Valley Art Association proudly announc-es our 50th year of exhibitions at the Harlow Gallery. The Harlow opened at its current location in downtown Hallowell on November 17, 1963. In celebration of that milestone, we are celebrating with a community-minded series of exhibitions, including partnerships with SpinOff Studio, the Vaughan Homestead Foundation and the Ken-nebec Valley Humane Society; and will we be offering up to seven opportunities for Maine artists to exhibit their work at the Harlow Gallery in 2013.

Exhibitions at the Harlow Gallery are chosen from among proposals submitted by artists. The exhibition com-mittee, made up of staff and volunteers, reviews submis-sions twice yearly. Exhibition proposals are accepted any-time, with deadlines on April 1st and October 1st. Visit the “opportunities” section of our website for details.

Serving on the committee this past year were Michael Hudak, professional curator and former vice president of the KVAA board of directors; Marie Giguere, profession-al arts administrator and current secretary of the KVAA board of directors; Jodi Williams, professor of library studies at the University of Maine at Augusta, Farming-dale artist Scott King and Harlow staff members Deb Fahy and Nancy Barron.

NOTE: Schedule is current as of December 2012, but is subject to change. Please check website or call regarding current scheduling in 2013.JANUARY – FEBRUARYKVAA Members’ Holiday Art Show & Sale

A showcase of work by artist members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association. Art buyers can select work off the wall and take it home the same day. The artist gets to bring in another work of art to display.

On view through January 12, 2013 (continued from De-cember)Ingrained

Recent work by printmakers Sarah Vosmus, Willy Red-dick, Donna Parkinson, Tony Kulik and Martha Briana. Dates for a series of printmaking workshops open to the community to be announced soon.

Opening Friday, January 18, 5-8pm, on view January 18 – February 9, 2013FEBRUARY Annual Silent Art Auction

Great deals on original art by local artists – you’ll find paintings, pastels, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs and crafts by local artists -plus contemporary, vintage and antique art and prints donated by area collectors and more! Proceeds support exhibitions and programs at the Harlow all year. Donations welcome starting in January.

Special Valentine’s Day reception Thursday, February 14, (times TBA); on view and open for bids February 14 – 16, 2013 – Last bids on Saturday, February 16 at 4pm.FEBRUARY – MARCHYoung at Art K-8

Tenth annual exhibit of artwork by elementary and mid-dle school children in grades K-8 from schools through-out the greater Augusta area. Participating schools have included Hall-Dale, Lincoln, Farrington, Hussey, Gilbert, Hodgkins, Gardiner, Laura Richards, Chelsea, Pittston, Windsor and more. Families with children are especially invited to attend!

Two opening times on Sat., Feb 23: 12-2 pm opening for artists in grades K-4followed by a 2-4 pm opening for artists in grades 5-8; on view February 23 – March 9, 2013MARCHHigher Forms of Art

Eighth annual showcase of work by area high school art-ists. Schools that have participated in recent years include: Cony, Hall-Dale, Gardiner, Maranacook, Monmouth, Readfield and Winthrop High Schools.

Opening Friday, March 15, 5 to 8 pm, on view March 15 – 30, 2013APRILPLAY

Following our annual March exhibition of children’s art is PLAY, a showcase of art in the spirit of playfulness. This is an open call for art that is whimsical, fantastical, silly or humorous, or inspired by children’s art or childhood. Participation is open to the community and the deadline for electronic submissions is Friday, March 1.

Opening Friday, April 5, 5 to 8 pm, on view April 5 – 27, 2013MAY – JUNEArt2013

18th annual juried art show. Jurors this year are Maine arts writers Bob Keyes and Dan Kany. The Kennebec Valley Art Association’s annual juried show draws artists statewide with over $1,500 in prizes. For information on submitting your work visit harlowgallery.org.

Opening Friday, May 10, 5-8 pm with awards ceremony at 6pm; on view May 10 – June 1, 2013JUNEExhibition of collage and book arts (working title)

A showcase of collage and artists’ books. This is an open call; participation is open to the community and the dead-line for electronic submissions is May 1.

Opening Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm, on view June 7 – 29, 2013JULY The Vaughan Legacy (working title, may change)

The membership of the KVAA will present a special ex-hibition celebrating the Vaughan family legacy in Hallow-ell. Schedule of art and history lectures, workshops, dem-onstrations and plein art painting events will take place at the Vaughan Homestead and grounds and in Vaughan Woods from January to June 2013.

Opening Friday, July 5, 5-8pm, on view July 5 – 27, 2013

AUGUSTMicah Webbert & Allen Ponziani

Drawings and paintings by Micah Webbert and sculp-ture by Allen Ponziani

Opening Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm, on view August 2 – 24, 2013SEPTEMBERChris Cart Unplugged

A solo show of work by Hallowell artist Chris CartOpening Friday, September 6, 5-8 pm, on view Septem-

ber 6 – 28, 2013OCTOBERAll Creatures Great and Small II (working title, may change)

In partnership with the Kennebec Valley Humane Soci-ety. A group show of work on the subject of animals. An open call for work with the subject matter of animals in general; deadline for electronic submissions is September 1. Sales proceeds benefit between Connor Animal Shelter in Augusta and the Harlow Gallery.

Opening Friday, October 4, 5-8 pm, on view October 4 – 26, 2013NOVEMBERMember’s Holiday Art Show & Sale

A showcase of work by artist members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association. During this special holiday show patrons can buy work off the wall and take it home the

same day and the artist gets to bring in another work of art to display. In honor of the fact that the Harlow Gallery is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on November 17, we’ll be featuring art work by some of the key former members of the past fifty years.

Opening Friday, November 1, 5-8 pm, on view Novem-ber 1 – 23, 2013Happy Thanksgiving – It’s Tradition

Seventeen years of turkey portraits by Augusta artist Cheryl Miller. During the show the artist invites gallery visitors to participate in a performance art piece, as she attempts to use turkey-shaped hole punches to accumulate 45 million miniature paper turkeys to represent the num-ber of turkeys consumed on Thanksgiving each year.

Closing Reception Saturday, November 30, 5-8pm, on view one week only – November 25 – 30, 2013DECEMBER8x10x100 the final year

A fun fundraiser, 8x10x100 returns for the 7th year and FINAL year with proceeds supporting arts program-ming at the Harlow Gallery. The affordable price of $100 each allows even beginning collectors to go home with a beautiful work of original art that might normally sell for a lot more. Participating artists benefit too, receiving 50% of the sale price.

Opening on Friday, December 6 — on view December 2 – 28, 2013

Art2013 our 18th annual juried art showThe Kennebec Valley Art Association invites artists to submit their entries to Art2013, our 18th an-

nual juried show at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Art2013 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine.

We are delighted to announce that our jurors for Art2013 are Bob Keyes and Dan Kany, arts writers at the Portland Press Herald! Bob Keyes

Bob Keyes writes about the arts in Maine for the Port-land Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He began his career at the Central Maine Morning Sentinel in 1985 and has worked for newspapers in Greenwich, Conn., and Sioux Falls, S.D. He lives in South Portland.

Dan KanyDaniel Kany is an art critic, art historian and art dealer. His

criticism appears regularly in the Maine Sunday Telegram and the Portland Press Herald. His published books and cat-alogs include “Robert Kantor: The Hope Series and Other Sculptures,” “Judith Kindler: Consume,” “Lino Tagliapietra: Maestro,” “La Ballata del Vetro Soffiato” and “The 2008 Photo-a-Go-Go.” Kany lives in Cumberland, Maine with his wife and two sons.

Original fine art in any media may be submitted, includ-ing hand pulled prints, photography and sculpture and fine crafts, including ceramics, glass and fiberart. Jewelry and clothing are not eligible. Each artist may submit up to three works of art, which must be the artists own original work created within the last three years. Any work that has been previously exhibited at the Harlow Gallery is not eligible. Giclees and other reproductions are not eligible.

Entry fees are not refundable and de-cisions of the jurors are final. All works entered must be original creations by the artist and must be show ready upon delivery to the Har-low Gallery.

Art2013 Fee: $25 for current mem-bers of the Kennebec Valley Art Association $30 for non-members

*Join the KVAA (sliding scale starts at $30 a year) and be eligible for the lower fee and you enjoy a lower commission rate if your work sells (30% for members, 40% for nonmem-bers).

The Harlow Gallery is owned and operated by the Ken-nebec Valley Art Association, membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit; jurying fees help offset the cost of organizing and presenting the juried show and are not refundable.

Cash prizes and gift certificates from area business spon-sors will be awarded at an awards ceremony at the exhibi-tion’s opening on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 6pm. Art2012 the exhibition will be on view May 10 to June 1, 2013 and is free and open to the public.

Details:Diptychs and Triptychs – (works created in two or three sections) will

be considered and judged as one entry.New Mediums — Contemporary work is welcome. In the case of work

with video, mechanic, or sonic elements, the artist must provide all neces-sary equipment for the jurors to properly experience the work if it makes it to the second stage (to be viewed by the jurors at the Harlow Gallery), and then that equipment must be available for the full duration of the ex-hibition if the work is accepted.

New Work Please – Works submitted must have been created during the last three years.Work accepted into a previous juried show , or other-wise shown at the Harlow is not eligible.

Framing — All 2 dimensional entries, with the exception of oils and acrylics, must be framed with either glass or plexiglass. Unframed can-vases are fine, as long as they are gallery wrapped (no staples visible). Frames and canvases must be wired and ready to hang (ie. 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 6’ in either length or width, including frame. Sculptural work must fit through a standard door-way. Pedestals up to 15” x 15” are available, or the artist may supply your own. Please be aware that storage space is limited and artists submitting large scale work must commit to retrieve it on one of the pick up dates should the work not be included in the final exhibition. Maximum frame size is 72” x 72”. Three dimensional work cannot exceed 8’ in height or weigh more than 150 lbs.

New to Juried Art Shows? –A juried art exhibition has an individual (or group) acting as judge of the submitted artworks, selecting which are to be shown. If prizes are to be awarded, the judge or panel of judges will

usually select the prizewinners as well. (description adapted from Wiki-pedia)

Our annual juried show traditionally has two jurors, who are individuals of distinction and reputation from the Maine art world. These jurors will focus on putting together a cohesive and compelling show based on their own professional but subjective judgment. Only a portion of the work submitted will be included in the final exhibition. Judges decisions are final.Important Dates:

April 1, 2013 – Complete entries due. Digital images, entry form & fee must be received on or before this date for preliminary judg-ing. Partial submissions will not be considered or returned.

April 15 – Preliminary screening complete and notification of results emailed to artists by this date.

Saturday, April 27, 6-8 pmSunday, April 28, noon – 4 pmMonday, April 39 10am – 2pmApril 29-May 2 – Final jurying and selection of award winners Dates to pick up work not selected for the final show are:Friday, May 3 or Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 pm each day. Friday, May 10, 5 – 8 pm – Opening celebration of

Art2013 – Awards Presentation at 6 pm.May 10 – June 1, 2013 – Art2013 Exhibition DatesSaturday, June 1, 6-8 pm, or Monday, June 3, 10 am – 2

pm — Dates to pick up art at the end of the exhibition. Art-work not picked up by Monday, May 3 may incur a storage fee of $5 a day not to exceed $50. Artwork not retrieved after one month will be considered abandoned and will be offered for sale at our next silent art auction.

CSA: Community Supporting Arts project finale; Art exhibitions opening January 4 & 11

One year ago we matched 14 artists with 13 CSA farms in and around central Maine. All through the 2012 growing season, participating artists visited their farms and created art inspired by their farmers’ lives, work, landscapes, challenges and ideals. January 2013 marks the end of CSA: Commu-nity Supporting Arts with art exhibitions opening in Belfast on January 4th at the Maine Farm-land Trust Gallery and UMaine’s Hutchinson Center; and in at Fron-tier in Brunswick on Janu-ary 11th.

The exhibitions in Bel-fast open simultaneously on Friday, January 4th from 5-8pm. Maine Farmland Trust Gallery is located at 97 Main Street and the University of Maine’s Hutchinson Center is located at 80 Belmont Avenue. Both shows are on view through February 27, 2013.

CSA: Community Supporting Arts opens Friday, January 11th from 5-8 pm, at The Frontier Cafe located in the Fort Andross Mill at 14 Maine Street in Brunswick. The exhibi-

tion at Frontier will be on view through February 24, 2013The 14 participating artists are: Kate Barnes of Oakland, Su-

san Bickford of Newcastle, Aleana Chaplin of Gardiner, Kim Christensen of Albi-on, Matt Demers of Gar-diner, Kerstin Engman of Liberty, Tyler Gulden of Walpole, Christine Hig-gins  of Readfield, Kelsey Kobik of Portland, Scott Minzy of Pittston, Maina Handmaker of Bruns-wick, Petrea Noyes of Lincolnville, Jamie Ri-bisi-Braley of Manches-ter and Emily Trenholm of Portland.

The 13 CSA farms are: Annabessacook Farm in Winthrop, Crescent Run Farm in Bremen, Dig Deep Farm in Dresden, Crescent Run Farm in Bremen, Fresh Start Farms in Lisbon, Goran-son Farm in Dresden, Grassland Organic Farm in Skow-hegan, Long Meadow Farm in West Gardiner, Milkweed Farm in Brunswick, Morning Dew Farm in Newcastle, SNA-FU Acres Farm in Monmouth, Treble Ridge Farm in White-field,  Wholesome Holmstead in Winthrop and Winterberry 

Farm in Belgrade.There are currently two other ongoing CSA: Community

Supporting Arts exhibits: at Crosstrax Deli at 215 Depot Street in Unity, on view through January 26; and at Savory Maine Dining and Provisions, 11 Water Street, Damariscotta on view through February 5th.

The CSA: Community Supporting Arts exhibition series began at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell this past October, followed by two exhibitions in November at Common Street Arts in Waterville and Sheepscot General in Whitefield.

The goal of CSA: Community Supporting Arts is to promote and celebrate our local art and local food cultures. Maine’s artist and farming communities are vibrant, idealistic groups, both key to our state’s unique sense of place. The project organizers, Harlow Gallery, home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association (KVAA) and the Kennebec Local Food Ini-tiative (KLFI), believe that artists can use the power of their artistic voices to effect social change. The KVAA is a mem-change. The KVAA is a mem-bership based 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to “con-nect and celebrate art, artists and community”. The KVAA owns and operates the Harlow Gallery in downtown Hallow-ell. KLFI is an organization based in Gardiner that strives to strengthen community food security through access, educa-tion, information and advocacy. Visit harlowgallery.org and the project blog site (csaart.org) for more information on the artists, farms, and the project in general. For information on

KLFI visit klfi.org. Starting last March 2012 the artists visited their farms

regularly during the growing season, creating art inspired by the farmers’ lives, work, landscapes, challenges and ideals.

The partnering farmers all operate CSA (Community Sup-ported Agriculture) farms, which provide produce to the members who make  a  financial  commitment  by  investing in a share of the produce at the beginning of the growing season. In return farmers are committed to producing the freshest, most flavorful, high quality food possible for their members (most CSA farms adhere to organic standards as much as possible).

Typically each CSA member gets a weekly delivery of pro-duce from early summer through harvest. CSA is a grass-roots response to the growing social and environmental problems of our modern industrial food system, and this lo-cal foods movement is transforming relationships between people, food and farms.

CSA: Community Supporting Arts was made possible by grant funding from the Maine Community Foundation, the Maine Arts Commission, and the Davis Family Foundation and by donors to an online Indiegogo fundraising campaign.

Many Thanks to our Major Sponsors:

The City of Hallowell

and our generous Season Sponsors:

Mr. Brooks Harlow, Jr.

Following our annual March exhibitions of children’s art is PLAY: a showcase of art in the spirit of play. This is an open call for art inspired by children’s art or childhood; art that is whimsical, fantastical, joyful or humorous.Dead-line for email submissions is midnight on March 1, 2013. Exhibition dates: April 5-27, 2013

Eligibility – Artists should be residents of Maine at least part of the year or otherwise have a strong connection to our state. Artists submitting from out of state are responsi-ble for the costs of shipping work to and from the Harlow. Please note that return shipping will be actual cost plus $20 to cover staff time.

Media — 2D & 3D work in any and all media welcome, including photographs  and fine  art  crafts.  In  the  case of work with video, mechanic, or sonic elements, the artist must provide all equipment required to present the work the full duration of the exhibition if the work is accepted. Diptychs and Triptychs will be considered and judged as one entry.

New, Original Only Work Please – Work previously shown at the Harlow is not eligible. Only original or origi-nally printed works will be admitted; photocopies, color, or computer generated copies are not acceptable for entry. Giclee reproductions are not eligible.

Framing — All 2 dimensional entries, with the excep-tion of oils and acrylics, must be framed with either glass or plexi glass. Unframed canvases are fine, as long as they are gallery wrapped (no staples visible). Frames and can-vases must be wired and ready to hang (ie. with two eye screws and steel wire. Saw-tooth hangers , “clip” frames or unstable frames will not be accepted.

Selection Process – PLAY will be juried by a panel comprised of exhibition committee memberScott King,

Call for artists: Come PLAY at the Harlow

Artist name:Mailing address:Phone number:Email address:Tell us if you a member of the Kennebec Valley Art As-

sociation.*(*You can join when you submit your entry to take ad-

vantage of the lower entry fee.)For EACH of up to four entries list the following

information:Title, Medium, Size (h x w, add depth if 3D), Year Created, Price** or Value if NFS (not for sale)**The Harlow takes a 30% commission for pieces sold on behalf of current KVAA members, or 40% commission for non-members. Please price your work accordingly.

Pay the non-refundable entry fee of $20 for non-mem-bers and $10 for current KVAA members.

Whitefield artist Marlene Barter, and Harlow Gallery staff members Deb Fahy &Nancy Barron.

Email Entry Guidelines:1. Enter by sending an email to [email protected] with ”for PLAY from artist’s name” in the subject line. 2. Attach your JPEG images to the email. Each artist may submit up to four works of art. (You may submit more than one image for 3D work if you feel it will help the jurors understand the work. For 2D work please submit one image only.)Please  name  your  jpg  image  files  using  the  following 

format before  attaching  them:“Artist’s Last Name_Title.jpg” 3. Include the following information in the body of your email:

For the past two years the Harlow Gallery and interest-ed KVAA members have advertised in The Maine Gallery Guide in a two page ad. With group participation we can all enjoy a larger presence in this beautiful guide for an afford-able price-$100 per artist (limit 18 artists). Advertisers in the Maine Gallery Guide will enjoy:

Excellent visibility in an award-winning and highly re-spected annual guide that targets a readership that appreci-ates and can afford art.

Promotion on Café des, which promotes MG+SG advertis-ers in a weekly 5 minute radio show (Artistes seasonally) heard statewide, a Café des Artistes blog hosted by the Ban-gor Daily News, a full page in Fridays Bangor Daily News – front section in color and a Café des Artistes newsletter that is read by most of the key figures in Maine art.

A full page on our website (top-rated in Google searches) with calendar items posting automatically.

Distribution is 25,000 free copies are distributed May to Oct to Maine Info Centers in Kittery, Yarmouth, Eastport and Fryeburg, Chamber Info Centers in Camden, Bar Har-bor, Bangor, Boothbay, Select Hotels and Inns. All advertis-ing museums, galleries and studios.

If you are interested in participating in a group ad in the Maine Gallery Guide for 2013, please contact the Harlow [email protected] , we will need a good quality JPEG and a check or credit card number for $100. Please put Maine Gallery Guide in the subject line. Also include your name as you would like to see it appear, contact information including email and website.

Maine Gallery Guide Ad-Deadline January 25th!

The Harlow Gallery160 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine 04347

207-622-3813The Harlow Gallery is owned and operated by the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a membership based 501 (c)3 non-profit organiza-

tion dedicated to promoting the arts in central Mainefor half a century.

[email protected]

Thank you all that participated in the 2012 Holiday Member’s Art Show & Sale. The show has been very well received with more than double the amount of sales in previous years.

Visitors have commented about the fine quality of the work.

Reminder, pick up for this show is Saturday, January 12th from 6-8pm or Monday, January 14th 10-2pm. We are looking for a few volunteers to assist with the pick up, please contact

Nancy Barron 622-3813 or [email protected] if you are able to help, thank you.

Members’ Holiday Art Show & Sale 2012Thank You

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