Deadline for Matter of Perception Art Submissions Extended Due to Harsh Winter Weather
185 Park Row BRUNSWICK,
ME -- VSA arts of Maine
will accept submissions of artwork for its Matter of Perception 2008
exhibitions from February 29 through March 15. The original deadline
of February 15 has been extended because of the weather. Work
may be mailed, or dropped off at the VSA arts of Maine office, 185 Park
Row in Brunswick, between 10 AM and 3 PM. Artists should call
ahead to make sure a staff person will be available. Pick up points
in Portland, Augusta and Bangor are also being arranged. A Matter of Perception 2008 is a traveling exhibition of work by artists with disabilities. Each item submitted will appear in at least one exhibition during the year. The artwork may be available for sale if the artist chooses. The schedule of exhibitions is as follows: February 15 - March 21: University of Maine at Machias February/March: VSA Gallery/Augusta April: Freeport Community Center May-June: Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway June: VSA Gallery/Augusta June: Camden Public Library Summer: Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth September: Portland Public Library September: VSA Gallery/Augusta Fall: Bangor Public Library October-January: Boyd Place, Bangor November: Ellsworth Library Complete entry forms and information about the exhibition can be obtained at the VSA arts office or by downloading from www.vsartsmaine.org. Alternative formats of the Call for Art and entry forms are available upon request. For further information please contact VSA arts of Maine by calling 207-607-4016 (voice/tty). ### ABOUT
VSA arts of Maine VSA arts of Maine
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing innovative and inclusive
arts, educational and cultural opportunities for children and adults
with disabilities in Maine. Programs include artist residencies
in schools, workshops for teachers and artists, mentoring for adult
artists with disabilities, exhibitions by artists with disabilities,
and partnerships with cultural venues throughout the state to improve
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