“All artists have some kind of story to tell about a teacher or mentor whose methods, influence and work contributed to their personal development and maturity as artists,” says noted artist, author and teacher David Dewey in reference to the Maine Art Gallery’s upcoming show, “Generations: Legacy of Mentors 2024.” Dewey, who will jury the art, noted that the artists selected for this show will share their stories about significant artist-teachers and mentors who made critical contributions to their personal and artist development.

“Generations: Legacy of Mentors” contains two components; the first features Maine Art Gallery "generations" artists from the 1950s and 60s, and the influence those artists had on an invited younger group of artists. The second component consists of a juried exhibit of Maine Art Gallery (MAG) member artists along with statements that describe their mentors and the influences on their current work.


 

Deadline for the juried component of this show is midnight, Tuesday, April 2.The juried component is open to all Maine Art Gallery artist members. Memberships can be initiated or renewed on the MAG website.

Membership in the Maine Art Gallery is a low-cost way to obtain increased visibility for your work and attract the investment of our growing number of Maine Art collectors. Joining now assures that you'll qualify for submission to our member shows and receive timely notice of future Calls for Art. Rules for entrants and submission guidelines can be also be found on the website, www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org.

Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, fiber, photography, jewelry, and sculpture. Each artist may submit up to two works which must be their own original work. Work shown in the past at the Maine Art Gallery is not eligible.

”Generations: Legacy of Mentors” 2024 runs May 2 - June 9.

 

The gallery is located at 15 Warren St., Wiscasset, with free on-street parking. From the north on Route 1, turn right onto Federal St./Route 218) then left onto Warren St. From the south on Route 1, turn left onto Federal, then left onto Warren. From Main Street shops, it’s an easy 8-minute walk.

A nonprofit organization, the Maine Art Gallery is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the visual, fine and applied arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs for children and adults since 1958. More information can be found at www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org and on Facebook at Maine Art Gallery Wiscasset.