The long-running Harbor Arts Fair returns to Camden's Harbor Park and Amphitheatre July 11 and 12 for a two-day art exhibit and sale along with live music, the Camden Public Library’s used book sale, and a free community art project. The fair will run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday. 

This community celebration of art will feature 85 fine art and craft vendors from all over Maine and New England.

"Stroll down Atlantic Avenue to find treasures, thoughtful gifts or pieces to grow your art collection," said Arlene Brokaw, event coordinator for Harbor Arts Fair, in a news release. "Meet the artists and enjoy browsing through their creations." 

Artist mediums include ceramics, fiber, functional art, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, wood and works on paper. 

This year's Fair will feature an expanded community-building art project led by local artist Meghan Costello. The project invites attendees to create and share their own art as a postcard that will be sent from the fair to a friend or loved one. 

According to the Fair, the history of the Harbor Arts Fair extends back to at least 1983 when it was started by Camden resident and well known watercolor artist Carol Sebold and friends who wanted to exhibit and sell their work in Harbor Park. Sebold passed away in 2010, but her legacy of building community around the arts continues. 

For more information about the Harbor Arts Fair or the participating artists, visit www.harborartsfair.com.