A new shipment of 12-inch by 12-inch canvas squares has just arrived at Boothay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) - One Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

This is the “green light” for all regional artists to obtain just-the-thing needed to create a masterpiece! This challenge is for people of all ages to use their imaginations to paint, draw, glue, print, weave or whatever upon 144 square inches (not counting the edges) of empty, white space.

The purpose of this endeavor is to raise money for BRAF’s Scholarship Fund and sponsorship of the annual pre-k through grade 12 Student Show. It also benefits the local economy since artist/participants gain 75 percent of each $100 canvas sold. Customers also gain a chance to purchase original artwork just in time for holiday gift-giving.

Finished squares must to be submitted by Monday, Nov. 19 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Tuesday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to noon. This assures readiness for Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when the exhibit first opens at 11 a.m. Based on tradition, sales are brisk as soon as the doors open!

“Art in the Square” will be joining the holiday celebrations with an all-day open house and reception during the Harbor Lights Festival, Saturday, Dec. 1 from  4-6 pm.

We also participate in Gardens Aglow/Boothbay Lights which has become a highlighted end-of-the-year event for returning visitors who are making this an annual winter escape to our peninsula.

Please note: BRAF will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday until Nov. 12 and by chance during the next week when we will be getting our gallery décor in place for the upcoming holidays.