River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for a juried show of all abstract art. The deadline for submission is Saturday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. Entries must be delivered in person at the gallery before the deadline.

The gallery is pleased to announce the juror will be Celeste Henriquez. A painter and illustrator, Henriquez creates abstract narrative paintings from personal experience and memory. Her gestural paintings use drawing and oil to tell internal and external stories of relationships and environments.

Henriquez received her BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art in Illustration. After graduating from PCA she worked nationally as a freelance illustrator in advertising, editorial, and children's books. Exhibitions have included Portland Museum of Art, Maine Art Gallery, George Marshall Store Gallery, Stonewall Gallery, River Arts Gallery, Frank Brockman Gallery, Harlow Gallery, and Zero Station. She lives and works in Portland, Maine and is a member of SEVEN Artists Collective. To learn more visit her website: https://www.celestejunehenriquez.com.

This show is open to all media including but not limited to painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed media. Artists may enter 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 48 inches including frame.

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 Sept. 6 through Oct. 15. The public will be invited to an opening reception on Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 pm.

The gallery is located at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta and regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For inquiries call the gallery at 563-6868.