Hallowell, Maine -- The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the 2014 exhibition season. The gallery has recently switched to a simplified paperless email submission process. Maine artists and arts organizations are encouraged to submit ideas for exhibitions in 2014. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2013. The Harlow Gallery is a 501(c)3 membership based non-profit gallery founded 1963 at 160 Water Street in downtown historic Hallowell.

Exhibitions at the Harlow Gallery are chosen from among proposals submitted by the Maine arts community. We welcome your ideas for upcoming shows, and it couldn't be simpler to submit a proposal. As of 2013 we've switched over to a simple paperless proposal process via email. Our exhibition committee meets twice annually to review submissions, so while we accept proposals anytime, please keep the April 1 and October 1 deadlines in mind if you'd like your proposal to be reviewed in a timely manner.

Maine artists or artists with a strong Maine connection are our primary focus, but we will consider proposals from outside the state. Please note we do not have a budget for travel or art shipping costs, and artists “from away” would need to take full responsibility for transporting their work to and from Maine.

Pro­posed exhibitions may be solo, group or themed-open, invitational or juried. Please note that we generally limit solo shows to one per year, therefore submissions for small group shows are encouraged, or themed shows open to submissions from other artists.

The exhibition committee is especially interested in presenting art by promising or under-appreciated Maine artists; art from a range of disciplines; contemporary or conceptual art; or shows that address a current social issue - recent examples include art dealing with issues of domestic violence, mental illness, hunger, global warming and our society’s love affair with the automobile.

We look for creative ideas for ways to collaborate with other central Maine organizations and nonprofits and welcoming the potential to cross-pollinate ideas and appeal to new audiences. Recent partners include SpinOff Studios, Kennebec Land Trust, University of Maine at Augusta, Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Johnson Hall, Kennebec Local Food Initiative and area elementary, middle and high schools.

For proposal forms and further details, please visit the artist opportunity page on our website at www.harlowgallery.org, email kvaa@harlowgallery.org, or call 207/622-3813.

For more information, contact: Deborah Fahy, Executive Director, or Nancy Barron, Program Director 207/622-3813 or kvaa@harlowgallery.org