The Sippican Lands Trust and the Marion Art Center are partnering to sponsor a non-juried exhibition by local artists to highlight the many scenic sites that comprise the Lands Trust's forests and marshes.

This is one of several initiatives undertaken by the trust to encourage visitation and enjoyment of the properties protected by it. Local artists are invited to submit up to three works in any media for the exhibit, scheduled for Oct. 2 to Nov. 14.

All submitted works must depict scenes of or from SLT properties. Registration is required by Sept. 1. Register at www.marionartcenter.org/call-artists/.

The Marion Art Center will receive a 30 percent commission on the sale of each piece.

There will be a special "young artists" division within this exhibition. Young artists in elementary school, middle school and high school are invited to submit one piece for the exhibition.

Artists wishing to exhibit should submit original pieces (no more than three), matted and framed with title, medium and price. Sculpture should be presented exhibition ready.

All pieces must be for sale, must be originals and have been executed within the last three years. They cannot have been previously exhibited at the Marion Art Center.

All paintings and photographs must be framed, preferably matted (in white or neutrals) and ready to hang (i.e. secured with heavy picture wire and wrapped in tape, affixed to eye-hooks that have been attached securely to the frame.)

Drop-offs will be at the Marion Art Center are Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Trail maps of the Lands Trust properties are available at the Land Trust offices, 354 Front St., next to Uncle Jon's or online at www.sippicanlandstrust.org.

Walking tours of properties will be conducted for interested artists in June, July and August (dates to be determined.) Complete registration packets are also available at the Marion Art Center at 80 Pleasant St.