The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is excited to announce a "Call for Artists" for its first-ever juried exhibition, offering members a new opportunity to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience in a competitive art setting. This landmark exhibit will be on view from Friday, August 1, 2025, through Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the BRAF Gallery located at 1 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor.

This juried show represents a significant addition to BRAF’s exhibition schedule, complementing the existing August members' show where all members will continue to display their works. The goal of this new initiative is to provide BRAF members with the unique experience of participating in a juried exhibit.

Submission Criteria and Details

• BRAF Membership: Artists must be current members of the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. The annual membership fee is $100.

• Mediums Accepted: We welcome works in any medium, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture/free-standing works.

• Recently Completed Works: Submissions should be works recently completed by the artist.

• Submission Limit: Each artist may submit up to two works.

• Entry Fee: A non-refundable entry fee of $20 is required per artist.

Artwork Drop-Off & Pick Up of Unaccepted Works

Artists can drop off their submissions at the BRAF gallery on the following dates:

• Monday, July 21, 2025: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon)

Unaccepted works should be picked up on the following dates:

• Monday, July 31, 2025: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Tuesday, August 1, 2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon)

Juror

BRAF is honored to have Dennis Gleason of the esteemed Gleason Fine Art gallery in Boothbay Harbor, ME, serve as the juror for this inaugural exhibition. Mr. Gleason's expertise and discerning eye will ensure a high-quality and diverse selection of works for the show.

"We are thrilled to introduce this juried exhibition as a new avenue for our talented members to engage with the art community," said a BRAF spokesperson. "This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to challenge themselves, receive recognition, and have their work reviewed by a respected professional in the art world."

For more information about membership or the juried show, please visit the Boothbay Region Art Foundation at 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME, or contact us at (207) 633-2703, brafgallery@gmail.com. Information is also available on the BRAF website www.boothbayartists.org.

About BRAF

For more than 60 years, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) has been at the heart of midcoast Maine's artistic community. From exhibits featuring local artists to hands-on workshops and classes, we bring people of all ages together to enjoy, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.