Harlow Gallery presents POW!, a comic book themed art exhibition. Artists responded to a call for comic book art as well as artwork inspired by comics. POW! features the work of over 34 artists from across Maine and beyond. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artists on Friday from 5-7 p,m. The exhibition is on view through Oct. 21 at 160 Water St. in Hallowell. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday- Saturday noon to 6 p.m.

The Danforth Gallery at University of Maine at Augusta is also presenting a comic themed exhibition, “Seven Cartoonists in a Gallery” on view through Oct. 6 at Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive in Augusta. “Seven Cartoonists in a Gallery” is a presentation by artist Ted Closson of comics and cartooning work by himself and his peers in the comics’ community from around the New England region. The show will feature a traditional presentation of work on the gallery walls coupled with a reading space, a live presentation, and a workshop for comic artists and those interested in the process of making comics. For more information go to artsuma.com.

Participating artists by town:

Auburn: Amanda Kahl Augusta: Anthony Austin Bangor: Jodi Renshaw Bowdoinham: Howard Solomon Bristol: Ted Closson Cape Elizabeth: Stivo Zittel Derry, NH: Matthew Berry Dresden Mills: Neal J. Clark East Winthrop: August Rudy Falmouth: Rick Parker Fort Hood, TX: Peter Buotte Gardiner: Allison McKeen, Tyson Pease, Abby York Hallowell: Becky Havens, Nancy Jacob, Bruce Mayo, Sam Hill Jr. Jefferson: Suzanna Lasker

Manchester: Bruce Armstrong Morrill: Kathy Weinberg Perth, Australia: Sarah Winifred Searle Poland: Santiago Farias Portland: Julia Durgee, Mort Todd Richmond: Becca Case, K. Scott Davis Rockland: Kitty Winslow South Gardiner: Laura Barron South Portland: Mili St. John Unity: Joshua Roberts Waterville: Lesley Schuman, Brian Vigue Weeks Mills: Justin Pierce