MILFORD — Applications are available for the third annual Open Doors of Downtown Milford, an open-air public arts festival designed to recognize state artists.
Competition is open to all types of media, two- or three-dimensional work.
A door will be available to each artist, including wooden interior and exterior, refrigerator, cabinet and car.
Completed pieces will be on display downtown from Aug. 22 through Sept. 27 ending with a live auction.
Selected artists receive $100 stipend and 45 percent of their doors’ selling price; 45 percent of the doors’ selling price benefits charity. There will also be a $500 first prize for the best door, as judged by the committee.
Acceptance is based on originality, and mastery of design and concept of past works.
To apply, submit photos of current work along with biographical information to the submissions committee at info@downtownmilfordct.com or by mail to Rosemary Celon-Gordon c/o Gilded Lily Gallery, 101 River St., Milford 06460 by April 15.
For more information, visit www.downtownmilfordct.com , or contact Rosemary Celon-Gordon at 878-7007.
The event is sponsored by the Downtown Milford Business Association.