Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region.  Led by an art lover’s desire to entreat their imagination. Paintings … sculpture … mixed media … assemblage art … photography … pottery … weaving ... fiber art.  New art, demos, refreshments ...Take a walk, or a drive, on the creative side! 

In Boothbay Harbor 

BLACK RIVER GALLERY

16 McKown St.

First Friday Reception: 4-7 p.m.

We are proud and excited to be exhibiting the etherea and thought provoking works of Kathy Buist. Her work will be featured during the First Friday Art Tour. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://blackrivergallery.com/ or call 315-6522.

GLEASON FINE ART

31 Townsend Ave.

First Friday Reception: 5-7 p.m.

Our featured show is "Phil Cherry: Views of Boothbay Harbor." Phil was a long-time summer resident, cello player with both the local Cormorant Players and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and part-time painter. His daughter, Lauren Cherry, has consigned his paintings to the gallery to sell. Show dates: Now through Oct. 31. . Liquid refreshments served. https://www.gleasonfineart.com/

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY

8 McKown St. 

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

Featuring paintings by Tuscan artists, Laura Bianchi and Ivano Balluchi, who lived, or live, in the Tuscany region of Italy.  633-6252 - https://goldsmithgallery.net/  Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Gold/Smith Gallery will remain open through late October.

JOY TO THE WIND

34 Atlantic Ave.

Open House/Reception: All afternoon

Join us in toasting the influence of ‘Orphism' in art and daily life with an afternoon open house. Focus on view will be two paintings by Lynne Seitzer, celebrating this period .And we invite you to find the connections to Orphism in the art throughout the gallery. FMI: 207-633-7025 or joytothewind.com/ 

Boothbay & East Boothbay

DICKINSON ART STUDIO

8 Pine View Ridge Road, Boothbay

Reception: Noon to 6 p.m.

Working studio featuring Rick Dickinson's work in the painting style of the Boston School.  Open every day by chance and by appointment.  207-350-5772.  https://www.dickinsonart.com/  

KERR + JONES FINE ART

268 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

Stop by for refreshments on the deck ~ rain or shine. Not to be missed is our current show, “Oil Paint & Brine,” featuring father/son paintings and sculptures by Philip and Matt Barter which pay tribute to Maine’s working waterfront. Sunday, Oct. 12 will be the gallery’s last day of the 2025 season and we will be open  11 a.m. - 4 p.m. But, our website, kerrjones.com, is "open" year round!

MITCHELL & CO

1038 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay

Reception: 5-7 p.m.

In the Old Firehouse building. Brouse hand painted denim, photography, organic and hand dyed garments, ceramics and art books. Watch a live silkscreen printing demonstration.  Behold the gorgeous 875 pound pumpkin grown by Jim Jellison on Barter's Island perched out front of the studio. Enjoy apple cider and fresh apples. www.mitchellandcostudio.com