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! 

Boothbay Harbor galleries

BLACK RIVER GALLERY

16 McKown St.

 207-315-6522. https://blackrivergallery.com/

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION

5-7 p.m. reception

1 Townsend Ave.

Discover the latest from BRAF member artists at the Fall Member's Show. Also featured is a duo exhibit in BRAF's Gallery One of plein air works by Darcey Crandall and Catherine Hughes entitled "Mostly Landscapes." Both shows are on view until September 21st. All are welcome to the artists' reception  Light refreshments will be provided. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.boothbayartists.org or call 207-633-2703.

SISTER POWER SHOW at CALYPSO

5-7 p.m.

50 Commercial St.

Featuring the new paintings of Kathleen Billis and jewelry of Jennifer Matthews!  Kathleen's 4" x 6" framed oil paintings and Jennifer's fine silver and gemstone jewelry. It's a happening!

GLEASON FINE ART

5-7 p.m.

31 Townsend Ave.

In the spotlight: the new, smaller paintings by Henry Isaacs.  Canvases range from 4" x 4" to 10" x 8". Liquid refreshments will be served. Check out our new, easy-to-use website for details: gleasonfineart.com. Phone us at 207-633-6849; email us at info@gleasonfineart.com.

JOY TO THE WIND

5-7 p.m.

34 Atlantic Ave.

Featuring “Islands and Clouds”  a new series of paintings by John M. T. Seitzer and also showing the work of Lynne Seitzer. We will be serving wine, water, and chocolate during the First Friday reception. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 34 Atlantic Ave.  joytothewind.com -  joytothewind@icloud.com

STUDIO 53 FINE ART

4-7 p.m. 

53 Townsend Ave.

Featured will be David Estey, Jack Silverio, Terry Seaman, Heidi Seidelhuber and Don Josephson. If people missed Jack’s or David’s show earlier in the summer they can catch up in September. And one more Hamilton painting has been added to Terry and Heidi’s collection so they are celebrating! It will be re-framed for the event. Heidi is showing a 5’-7 square painting made of twisted string from a series done 1972-5. The gallery will be open through Oct. 1.  Check out the two upstairs floors as well! Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/studio53fineartgallery/

Boothbay / East Boothbay galleries

DICKINSON FINE ART

8 Pine Ridge View Road, Boothbay

Noon - 6 p.m.

Rick Dickinson works in a painting style known as the Boston School. Boston School painting is the culmination of the development of artistic craftsmanship refined by the great masters of Europe over the centuries since the Renaissance and as developed by a group of Boston painters at the turn of the 20th century.  Open every day by chance and by appointment. rick@dickinsonart.com and https://www.dickinsonart.com/  

EAST BOOTHBAY TRADING CO.

218 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay

3-7 p.m. reception

Our maritime art gallery is now featuring the R. I Innis hand built model of the Three-Masted Clipper Ship 'Lightning' (1967) in a custom framed glass case. This model was formerly part of a collection at the Rocktide Inn, Boothbay Harbor (1968-2017).  Our gallery/shop is open by chance or appointment, but your chances are good! 207-446-5759 @ebbtrading eastboothbaytrading.com

KERR + JONES FINE ART AND CRAFT

268 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay

4-6 p.m.

We celebrate gallery artists whose works embrace a Maine summer vibe. Included are Roberta Amina Greany, Gail Page, Andrea Peters, David Witbeck and Kate Winn. Please join us for late summer refreshments on our deck rain or shine. kerrjones.com  (207) 380-1766 

MITCHELL & CO. 

The Old Firehouse

1038 Wiscasset Road

5-7 p.m.

Art on various canvases by various artists: Morgan Mitchell, Bob Mitchell, Jenessa Garrett, Sarah Lederer, and others! For the reception: lemonade and fruit, listening to groovy tunes and chatting with folks about the works that have been on display this summer. The end of summer sale, which tecnically begins Saturday, will be honored during First Friday, too!  www.mitchellandcostudio.com