CFAAM Show Application
The Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine (CFAAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating exhibit and sales opportunities for our member artists. We welcome applicants from all New England states working in two dimensional fine art media including painting, drawing, handmade printmaking, multimedia and collage.
Applications are reviewed as received, and spaces are filled on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your application status within 3 weeks of receipt of the application. Booth assignments and final set-up details will be emailed approximately 1 month prior to show date.
Exhibitors are expected to display original artwork- limited mechanical reproductions are allowed. A total of TEN mechanical reproductions may be present in a booth at any one time (including framed and unframed material). Cards and craft items are not permitted.
Exhibitors must have a 10 x 10 white canopy designed to withstand the elements. Stakes or weights are required for all booths. You will be notified in advance as to whether your space is on grass or pavement.
Acceptable Work
Original works of Art created by the hand of the artist including:
- Hand-pulled prints (original lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, engravings)
- Pastels
- Watercolors
- Oils
- Acrylics
- Mixed Media
- Encaustics
Prohibited Work
- Photographs/photographic work of any kind
- Imported work
- Crafts/Craftwork type items
- Sale items
- Books/cards etc.
Reproductions
- Artists shall be limited to up o 10 reproductions that may be presented both framed and unframed.
- All reproductions must be labelled “Reproductions” with the specific process such as:
- off-set lithographs
- heatset
- Giclee
- Inkjet
Rules of Conduct
- Artists will not display nudes.
- Artists must be present at their booth for the duration of the show hours.
- Artists must have a Maine Sales and Use Tax number available on request.
- Artists must have a white exhibiting tent designed to fit in a 10’ x10” space. More space will be provided whenever possible. Please respect your neighbors by not spreading out into other people’s spaces and walkways.
- Artists must have covered panels on which they hang their artwork.
- Smoking in and around booths is prohibited.
- Where applicable, all vehicles must be removed from the show area 15 minutes prior to the show opening. All artists must be picked up and show ready by the start of the show so please plan your arrival and set up accordingly
- All pets must be leashed and tethered at all times.
Southwest Harbor: Now in its 25th year, the Southwest Harbor shows take place on the Pemetic Elementary School Green and Harbor House lawn/drive on Main Street in Southwest Harbor. Booths are located on both pavement and grass and on-site parking is available. Typically, artists can get their vehicles adjacent to their booth for load in and out. Set up is available the Friday afternoon before the show or beginning at 6 am Saturday, and overnight security is provided.