Mahoosuc Land Trust seeks original artwork for ‘Calling Maine Home’ show

BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust is looking for original artwork expressing the uniqueness of the environment, people and communities of western Maine.
“Calling Maine Home” is the theme of the sixth annual art show. All entries will be for sale and will be displayed at the Mahoosuc Land Trust office, 162 North Road, as part of MLT’s celebration of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Sunday, Sept.15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All works will remain on display and available for viewing and purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, Sept. 20. Plein Air artists are also welcome to demonstrate their craft during Sunday’s event.
There will be an art show preview on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Land Trust office. Light refreshments will be served at this opportunity to meet the artists and purchase selected works.
In its sixth year, the Art Celebration of Nature, has had more than 40 exhibiting artists. There will be first, second and third place prizes.
Mahoosuc Land Trust will manage the sales. To learn more about the process or receive entry guidelines, contact Barbara at 207-824-3806 or barbara@mahoosuc.org.