Mystic Aquarium– Artists are invited to create a holiday tree out of recycled and reclaimed items to be displayed at Mystic Aquarium from November 28 to January 1 to compliment a new exhibit, Washed Ashore. Over 25,000 visitors throughout the month of December and 80,000+ social media followers will see your tree sculpture and accompanying sign. To participate or for more information, please contact Cassandra Meyer-Ogren at 860.572.5955 x641 or cmeyer-ogren@searesearch.org. Pictures of the Washed Ashore sculptures can be provided to artists as inspiration. Deadline November 10, 2014

Slater Museum– The prospectus for the 71st Annual Connecticut Artists Juried Exhibition is now available to download at www.slatermuseum.org. Now in its 71st year, the Annual Juried Exhibition at the Slater Museum features the original work of resident artists of Connecticut, including painting, mixed media, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, sculpture. Submission for the show is January 24 & 25, 2015 at the Slater Museum. The exhibition will be on view February 8 through March 20, 2015. Please refer to the prospectus for complete instructions.