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LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is inviting Maine artists to submit an original two-dimensional artwork to be selected for reproduction as a limited-edition print to be displayed at the chamber’s 130th anniversary party in November.
Twenty pieces will be selected by a jury of chamber board members, staff and local arts professionals for the display, and cash prizes will be awarded to two pieces. The deadline to enter is Saturday, Sept. 30.
The art will be displayed at the chamber’s 130th Fête d’anniversaire on Friday, Nov. 3, when a cash prize of $700 will be awarded to the artist whose piece is judged best in show. That image will be reproduced as 100 limited-edition prints and the original will be framed and auctioned as part of a live auction.A second piece will win a $300 people’s choice award
All but the best in show winner will be displayed for audience judging on the people’s choice and silent auction at the anniversary party. Each piece should be assigned a value by the artist, and they will be sold following 50-50 gallery standards, including a minimum reserve. The chamber will promote the names of each participating artist when marketing the 130th Fête d’anniversaire.
The reverse of the limited-edition print will feature text on the artist and his or her work. Pieces that do not meet their reserve for sale on Nov. 3 will be returned to the artist following the event.
Any professional or amateur artist residing in Maine is eligible to enter. Artists may submit any two-dimensional image that represents a distinctive, classic, iconic theme, landmark, environmental or structural detail, texture, tone or representation of the LA region of today and tomorrow. Past examples of local iconic images are canals, skylines and streetscapes, but visions of the future are encouraged. Works can be created in any medium that can be reproduced at a high-quality resolution. The maximum size of the finished piece cannot exceed 24 by 18 inches. Each piece should have a title.
Work may be dropped off at the chamber office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. For more information, contact Beckie@lametrochamber.com.
