Imagination set free! First Friday Art Tour July 3

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 8:30am

"Rowing on the Charles River, Cambridge" - 36" x 48" - oil on canvas is among Henry Isaacs' new work at Gleason Fine Art. Meet Isaacs at the gallery's First Friday reception. Courtesy of the Gleasons

Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s desire to exercise their imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and often offer live demonstrations. Take a walk on the creative side!

BOOTHBAY HARBOR GALLERIES

GLEASON FINE ART - 31 Townsend Ave.

207-633-6849 / https://www.gleasonfineart.com/

Both Kevin Beers and Henry Isaacs will be at Gleason Fine Art on Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate their new shows: "Kevin Beers: Light and Shadow" and "Henry Isaacs: Sailing on a Deep Blue Sea." Special event: Showing Henry's three new monumental paintings of the daffodil meadow behind his studio.

JOY TO THE WIND - 34 Atlantic Ave.

633-7025 - https://www.joytothewind.com/

New shows! "Islands and Oceans" by John M. T. Seitzer. Paintings depicting the fiercely dramatic beauty of rocky cliffs met by ocean, trees holding ground against nature and, in contrast, the serenity of moments along the shore on calm sunlit days. Also on view are new works in oil by Lynne Seitzer. Stop in during the First Friday Art Tour from 5 to 7 p.m. for a bit of art, chocolate and something to sip. We're just across the historic footbridge on the East side of the harbor. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION - 1 Townsend Ave.

633-2703 - www.boothbayartists.org

In addition to the members' show, we are thrilled to present a captivating solo exhibition by Sandra L. Dunn in BRAF’s Gallery One, offering visitors a deeper look into her compelling body of work. We invite art enthusiasts and community members alike to join us for an opening and First Friday reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate these new collections and mingle with the artists behind the work. Light refreshments will be served.

BLACK RIVER GALLERY - 16 McKown St.

315-6522 - https://blackrivergallery.com/

Owners Sue Kenney and Catherine Day will feature recent photographs. Travel through them and check out work by other artists as well! Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Open Monday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ae HOME STORE - 93 Townsend Ave.

315-6221 - https://www.aeceramics.com/

This month, we're featuring Jasmine McGranaghan's oils on panel and Jim Lamorder's photos printed on recycled aluminum! Join us for the reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and refreshments!

ED BROWN'S WHARFSIDE GALLERY - 21 Commercial St.

239-470-4504 - https://www.edbrownart.com/

Stop by and check out Ed's 15 new paintings and browse all work in the gallery. Reception 4-7:30 p.m.

EAST BOOTHBAY GALLERIES

EAST BOOTHBAY TRADING CO. - 218 Ocean Point Road

446-5759 - https://www.eastboothbaytrading.com/

In addition to the collection of Laurence "Lonnie" Sisson watercolors, Tony and Laura de Haas are happy to present several works by Vern Broe, Earle Barlow, and Norman Merritt. Stop in for lobster bites, wine, and some truly local color in our gallery/nautical antiques shop at our reception from 3 to 7 p.m.

KERR + JONES GALLERY - 268 Ocean Point Road

380-1766 - https://kerrjones.com/

We will host our First Friday party from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us for seasonal drinks, delicious appetizers and (as always) good company. Representing the working waterfront, Kerr+Jones is excited to welcome very collectible new work by Matt Barter, Tom Glover and David Witbeck. Please park at School Street lot behind the East Boothbay Fire Station. Parking will be available at the gallery for guests with mobility issues. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.