The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites Maine artists to submit work for ARTinME 2026, our fourth annual juried exhibition celebrating the power and presence of large-format art. This highly anticipated exhibition will be on view Sept. 30 through Nov. 7 at the BRAF Gallery, located at 1 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

The ARTinME 2026 exhibition is open to full or part-time Maine artists working in large (minimum of 900+ sq. inches; e.g., a 30" x 30" piece) 2D format in various mediums and styles. Frames, if used, will not count towards meeting the size requirement. Small sculptures are also welcome.

Whether you're pushing the limits of scale, exploring new ideas, or creating work that deserves room to breathe, ARTinME offers an exciting opportunity for artists throughout the state of Maine to exhibit works on an epic scale.

Prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

We are excited to have well-known Maine artists Björn and Tollef Runquist as jurors for this year’s exhibit.

Björn Runquist is a celebrated plein air painter dedicated to capturing the unvarnished authenticity of the state's working waterfronts. His evocative landscapes seamlessly merge the American luminist tradition with a sharp modern sensibility that offers viewers a profound moment of peace. Tollef Runquist is a prolific painter known for a fearless, experimental approach that blends abstract sensibilities with visceral experiences of place and perception. Tollef draws inspiration from highly diverse sources to create vibrant works that prioritize a shared moment of attention over a fixed narrative. As jurors they will bring a unique combination of multi-generational perspective, technical expertise, and creative dialogue to the selection process.

The prospectus, along with the ARTinME 2026 submission form, are available for download on the BRAF website - https://www.boothbayartists.org/

About the Boothbay Region Art Foundation: The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), an inclusive, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been a cornerstone of the midcoast Maine artistic community for over 60 years. Our mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.

Boothbay Region Art Foundation is located at 1 Townsend Ave. in downtown Boothbay Harbor. Hours are Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.