Call For Artists: Entries Needed For Bridgewater Fair Art Show

BRIDGEWATER — August is fast approaching and with it the prospect of entering artwork in the Bridgewater Fair Art Show.

This year’s fair will return to the fairgrounds on Route 133 the weekend of Friday, August 19, through Sunday, August 21.

Local artists interested in exhibiting some of their original art are invited to submit works at Bridgewater Firehouse on Thursday, August 18, between 4 and 7 pm.

Artwork by people of all ages is welcome as long as each piece is an original painting, drawing or signed print. That includes oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, etchings, lithographs, monotypes, monoprints and woodcuts.

Each work must be properly framed, matted and ready to hang.

Children’s work need not be framed but should be matted.

Subject matter should be appropriate for a family-type fair.

This is an exhibit and not a sale, so prices will not be posted. Inquiries will be logged and forwarded to the artists.

 Classic Photography in New Milford is in charge of the photography exhibit.  For information call 860-350-1409.

 The Fair Committee is not responsible for any theft or damage to works on exhibition. The firehouse is securely locked at night and guards are on patrol.

Also, there will be persons in charge of the exhibit and present during all the official fair hours.  Exhibitors may be required to sign a release in case of theft or damage.

Please note all art will remain on view until the closing hours of the fair. No work may be removed before Sunday, August 21, at 6 pm. Any art not claimed by 7 pm will not be the responsibility of the fire department.

For additional information call Pamela Hochstetter, Bridgewater Fair Art Show Superintendent, at 860-350-1121.