MOJAS is back! We're proud to be hosting the 2022 Maine Open Juried Art Show, presented by the Waterville Area Art Society! MOJAS is open to all amateur and professional artists, 18 years and older, living in Maine — including part-time residents and college students. Each artist may submit up to two pieces of their original artwork for a non-refundable registration fee of $35.00. All entries must be submitted digitally by Monday, February 21, 2022. All entries will be juried digitally for acceptance into the show. Selected artwork will be judged in person for determination of awards. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent to all entrants via email. We look forward to your participation as we Celebrate Art in Waterville!

"I must have an emotional connection to my work; my inspirations come from life experiences and deep reverence for the environment.”

A Maine native and a retired educator, art has been an important part of her life. Bunny loves to experiment with all mediums; watercolor is her current favorite.

Barbara is a plein air artist, with a style described as impressionistic, with a touch of realism. She paints what she likes, acknowledging the beauty in nature.

"I am inspired by the sunrise and sunset, the beauty of flowers, and the colors of nature. As I paint, I love to play with colors and allow the colors flow into each other."

"As the eye and your brain come together to view the art, it allows the artist to share his vision of the subject."

"My love of nature and beautiful things has been my teacher for many years. Mountains, Oceans, Gardens, and Snow on Evergreens have all helped me in imagining faraway places to be visited or viewed on Canvas."

Mimi continuously explores the use of new materials and techniques, creating works that are rooted in tradition but carry a unique and contemporary flair.

"We do not weave only a cloth — we weave our true self." — Misao Jo, founder of the Saori Weaving Philosophy

Exploring organic forms using mostly transparent pigments, allows my viewers to peer through the layers of color, gaining a glimpse into my process.

"I remember first walking into [The Framemakers] in 1998 with a drawing of a crystal ball lady representing that year's Arts Fest poster. Seeing how the image had become "historic", I wanted to get it preserved forever."