Through painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and other forms, participating artists explore the feminine as sacred, powerful, nurturing, resilient, sensual, natural, complicated and sometimes contradictory. The result is an exhibition that moves between ancient ideas of the goddess and contemporary experiences of womanhood, motherhood, nature, identity and power.

Rather than asking artists to conform to a single interpretation of the theme, Artsworth invited them to respond freely. The resulting work ranges from the intimate and personal to the mythological, political and playful.

Oh My Goddess opens Friday, September 19, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Artsworth, 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth. The exhibition continues through October 24.

The opening will also launch an Artsworth silent-auction fundraiser, featuring fine art, jewelry, blown glass, pottery and other work. The auction will continue through Maine Craft Weekend and conclude October 3 at 4 p.m.

Artsworth is a community arts organization in Ellsworth dedicated to bringing professional and aspiring artists together through exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, performances and creative gatherings. Its programming is designed to encourage connection, experimentation and participation in the arts within the greater Ellsworth community.