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"Art in ME" 2024
Prospectus

This year’s juried Art in ME statewide exhibition is LARGE FORMAT. It is open to full or part-time Maine residents and will be held at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) gallery in Boothbay Harbor, ME, October 5 - November 8. Contemporary artists who work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media are invited to submit up to 2 entries.
• 2-dimensional works must be at least 900 square inches overall.
• small sculptures are welcome.

Awards will be presented during the Friday, October 5, opening.
Prizes will include Best in Show, 2nd and 3rd places, and 3 Honorable mentions.
Our sponsor for this year’s Art in Maine is Bristol Shipyard Boothbay Harbor.

This year’s artwork will be submitted in person

to the Boothbay Region Art Foundation at 1 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor.
Drop-off dates: Sept. 27, 10 am - 4 pm OR Sept. 28, 10 am - 2 pm.
 

ENTRY GUIDELINES
• No more than 2 entries of original fine art.
• 2-dimensional works must be a minimum of 900 sq. inches (excluding frame)
• Small sculptures also welcome.
• Works must be adequately wired for safe hanging, whether framed or un-

   framed.
• BRAF retains 35% commission for sold work.
• Entry Fees (due at drop-off)
   1. $15 per piece for current BRAF members ($30 for 2)
   2. $20 per piece for non-members ($40 for 2)

IMPORTANT DATES
Sept. 29 Jurying
Sept. 30 E-mail notification of accepted works
Oct 1, 10 am-2 pm Pick up works not accepted*
Oct 2, 10 am-2 pm Pick up works not accepted*
*If absolutely necessary, other arrangements may be made. Contact the Gallery @ 207-633-2703
Oct. 5, 5-7 pm Opening reception and Awards ceremony
Nov. 10, 12-4 pm Pick up work from the Art in ME show
Nov. 11, 10 am-2 pm Pick up work from the Art in ME show


JUROR: Bob Keyes
• Bob Keyes spent 20 years writing about art and culture for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. He is currently the editorial director at Colby College in Waterville.
• Governor Janet Mills appointed Bob to the Maine Arts Commission in 2022 and two years later elevated him to chair the commission. He won the Robkin Prize for visual arts and journalism and received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.
• In 2021, Boston-based publisher Godine, published Keyes’ book about Robert Indiana titled “The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana”.
• Bob is also a nationally recognized writer and storyteller with specialties in American visual arts, popular music, and the contemporary culture of New England.

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BRAF's Take Part in Art series presents

Claudette Gamache

(IAPS_MC, Eminent Pastelist, PSA, PSME)

 

"Painting with Pastels" workshops

 

Spaces are limited to 6 students/workshop so sign up today to reserve a spot. 

 

**Wednesday Sept. 11th, 9:30-3:30 

Pastel Painting/Painting the Light: An introduction to techniques and tools used when painting with pastels including papers and different types of pastels.

$75 for BRAF members/$85 non-members. This class is FULL: There is currently a waitlist.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 9:30 - 12pm

How to Fix Pastels w/o Using Glass: This 2 1/2 hour demonstration will teach students how to prepare different canvases and how to "fix" them so as not to use glass. 

$45 for BRAF members/$55 non-members. There is an additional $10 materials fee for this class.

 

Wednesday, Sept 25. 9:30 - 12pm

Finding Your Artistic Voice/Pastel Painting: Gamache will demonstrate different exercises designed to ignite creativity.

$75 for BRAF members/$85 non-members

 

All classes will take place upstairs at the BRAF Gallery location, 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. 

How to Register:

  • Send an email to: brafgallery@gmail.com indicating which class(es) you wish to attend along with your name and phone number.

  • Payment can be made on the day of the workshop (cash, credit card or personal check)

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For questions, please call the BRAF Gallery at (207) 633-2703 or send us an email at brafgallery@gmail.com. 

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BRAF MEMBERS' FALL SHOWCASE

This is the last Members' exhibition of the area artists work in diverse styles and mediums, as well as subject matters.  Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 6th, from 5:00 to 7:00 to view the fine art (at "not your typical Gallery prices") and partake in wine and treats.  As always the public is encouraged to attend.

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