Humans were telling stories by drawing images on cave walls long before writing them down on stone tablets. When man finally began to write things down, images in the form of illustrations were introduced to enhance the written words.

The artist has the advantage of being able to elicit an immediate visceral response with a single glance by the viewer and, once engaged, the viewer can explore and interpret the nuances of the artwork.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if you combine words and pictures. The popular exhibit, 'Illustrated Passages,' will be juried by artist and author Sandra Dutton.

The deadline for submissions is August 10, selection will be on August 11. Entries are now open at www.maineartgallery.org.

The exhibit will run from August 27 through September 22. The opening reception for the artists will be on Thursday, August 22.

The gallery located at 15 Warren Street in Wiscasset. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call with any questions: 207-882 7511.