River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for their upcoming juried show, “Abstract.” Artists are invited to submit works that are nonrepresentational as well as abstract work inspired by landscape, figure or still life. Submissions are now open until the drop off deadline Saturday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. The gallery is pleased to announce the juror will be Alan Crichton of Liberty, Maine.

Crichton was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Goddard College, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, and the New York Studio School. He has taught at Colby College, the MFA program at Vermont College, Waterfall Arts and the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland.  He has exhibited throughout Maine for over 40 years. His award-winning column on art appreciation and opinion, Hi-Lo Art, appeared in the Waldo Independent, the Republican Journal, the Camden Herald, Art New England, the Maine Arts Journal and the Free Press.

Crichton co-founded the Arts Center at Kingdom Falls, a non-profit, artists’ residency and community arts education organization, now known as Waterfall Arts, with locations in Belfast, Maine. Crichton’s sculpture, drawings and paintings are in numerous collections throughout Maine, New England and New York.

“Abstract” is open to all media including, but not limited to painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, photography and mixed media. Artists may enter either two pieces with a size limit of 24 inches (in any direction) including frame or artists may enter one larger piece with a size limit of 50 inches (in any direction) including frame. All art must be delivered in person to the gallery for submission.

Forms are available in the gallery or may be downloaded from the website: riverartsme.org. For members the entry fee is $15 and for non-members it is $30.

“Abstract” will run from Aug. 13 through Sept. 21. An opening reception will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. River Arts is at 36 Elm St., Damariscotta. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For inquiries visit: riverartsme.org or call the gallery at 207-563-6868.