River Arts in Damariscotta is inviting the public to the opening reception of its 8th Annual Member Show on Friday from 5-7 p.m. The artwork submitted by members for this reflects the “artist’s choice” — free from the constraints of a themed show. The 90 works on exhibit represent a variety of media and styles. The exhibition runs through June 21.

Visitors can view an exhibition in the West Gallery featuring the artwork of Sandi Cirillo, who has been a fiber and mixed media artist for over 25 years. The inspiration for her work focuses on the textural qualities of man-made and natural fibers, which she incorporates into her artwork.

Cirillo is a retired art educator who gives many different fiber workshops in the Northeast and North Carolina. She teaches many of her workshops in collaboration with various arts centers throughout the Northeast. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Alfred University and Nazareth College in New York State. She currently teaches drawing and fiber classes at Senior College in Belfast.

River Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.

Midcoast artists with pieces in the River Arts Annual Member Show:

Leonard Meiselman Wiscasset

Judi Taylor Wiscasset

Sarah S. Harvey Woolwich

Dan Peterman Woolwich