Jurying begins!

A total of 683 pieces were submitted by 186 Maine artists as of the Sept. 9 deadline!

That’s about even with last year’s record.

Jurors’ selections will be announced Oct. 8.

The show will be Oct. 18-21, 2023 in-person at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Maine, followed by two weeks of sales online.

Returning as jurors this year are:

– Peggy Greenhut, founder and former owner of Greenhut Gallery in Portland

– Bob Keyes,  editorial director at Colby College in Waterville, and formerly arts reporter for the Maine Sunday Telegram.

– Wes LaFountain,  freelance curator, most recently at Cove Street Arts in Portland and at Phillips Exeter Academy, NH.

All net proceeds from entry fees, sales commissions and donations will go to local nonprofits that will be named in September.

Artists from all over Maine participate in this show, in media including painting, sculpture, photography, and limited-edition printmaking. The jurying process strives to curate a unique show of high quality and variety. (If you are unfamiliar with jurying, please see the Frequently Asked Questions)

The event was created in 2009 as a unique showcase for Maine artists.

The Yarmouth Art Festival is presented by St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Maine.

Thank you for a successful 2022 show!

Thanks to everyone for making this year’s in-person show a success! We sold 77 pieces for gross sales of $28,882 during the in-person and online phases of the show. Many thanks to all the artists, volunteers, visitors and buyers who made this year’s event a success.

All net proceeds from the 2022 show (sale commissions, entry fees, donations) totaling $15,000 went to Yarmouth Food Pantry, Friendship House in South Portland and St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry in Portland.

Our deep thank to the jurors for 2022:

– Peggy Greenhut, founder and former owner of Greenhut Gallery in Portland

– Bob Keyes,  editorial director at Colby College in Waterville, and formerly arts reporter for the Maine Sunday Telegram.

– Wes LaFountain,  freelance curator, most recently at Cove Street Arts in Portland and at Phillips Exeter Academy, NH.

To stay informed about the show, simply click here to sign up for email, and “like” our page on Facebook. If you’re an artist interested in the 2023 show, the “call for entries” will go out in early August via email and Facebook, and the show itself will be Oct. 18-21, 2023.

Artists from all over Maine participate in this show, in media including painting, sculpture, photography, and limited-edition printmaking. The jurying process strives to curate a unique show of high quality and variety. (If you are unfamiliar with jurying, please see the Frequently Asked Questions)

The event was created in 2009  to showcase Maine artists in painting, drawing, sculpture and photography.

The Yarmouth Art Festival is presented by St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Maine.