Rangeley Friends of the Arts sends out call to artists for two shows

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces a call to artists for two different juried shows with cash prizes: Art in August – an outdoor art and crafts show and sale and The Western Mountain Photography Show – a juried competition and exhibit.
The RFA’s 40th annual Art in August will be held in the heart of Oquossoc Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. This is an established and well attended open-air exhibit and sale with cash prizes in two categories. Applications must be received by June 20.
The 6th annual Western Mountain Photography Show will be held at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater from Sept. 12 through Oct. 11. Photographers may submit up to three images to earn cash prizes in two categories. The opening reception and awards ceremony will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The deadline for digital submissions is July 17.
For complete information and application forms on both of these opportunities, call 207-864-5000 or visit www.rangeleyarts.org and click on the “Visual Arts” tab at the top of the page. The RFA is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 “Bringing the Arts to Life” in the Rangeley Region.

PHOTO: The RFA has announced a call to artists and photographers for two opportunities for in Rangeley this year. Pictured, art patrons at an opening reception at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery. (RFA staff photo)