Harlow Gallery invites Maine’s fine artists and craftsmen to participate in “SQUARE”, a fundraiser exhibition of high quality, locally created fine art and craft, on view December 6-16, 2017 at 160 Water Street in Hallowell. Non-member artists and artisans may each submit one work of art, while current members of the Harlow Gallery may submit three works of art. (Become a member at harlowgallery.org/artist-membership/.)
All sales will be split 50/50 with the Gallery; proceeds from this fundraiser will support programming at the gallery in 2018. All Maine creatives welcome. Membership is not required to participate, and the show is not juried. During this exhibition, art can be purchased off the wall and taken home the same day. Artists will be contacted for replacement pieces after any sales.
Each piece in this show must have square measurements, whether 2D or 3D. All media are eligible. All work must be completely one of a kind, original, and hand-made. All work must be 100% original; no giclees, reproductions or mass produced elements. Wall-hung pieces may not exceed 20×20 inches (or 400 square inches [including frame]), 3-dimensional pieces just need to fit through the door (already assembled). Artwork must be delivered during the following times: Friday, December 1, 12-6pm or Saturday, December 2, 12-6pm
For more information please visit harlowgallery.org/call-for-art-square/ or call 207-622-3813.
The Harlow Gallery located in downtown historic Hallowell is home to the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a membership based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to connecting and celebrating art, artists and community in central Maine since 1963. Exhibitions are always free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6pm.
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