Over 20 inspired folks have been hard at work, and have come under one roof located at 53 Townsend Avenue in downtown Boothbay Harbor, to share the fruits of their labor, and spread the love. Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery has transformed itself for one month into a showcase of regional talent in a wide variety of art disciplines. Every weekend (until the Wednesday of Men's Night on December 18) Studio 53's annual Holiday Event offers gifts for the giving, and treats for the taking.

This year's collection includes unique, hand-crafted, original works of fine art, sculpture and fine crafts, book signings by local authors, and massage treatments by Susan Page.

This year’s participants include: Villard Atelier (woodblock prints/interactive demonstration), Brady Nickerson (Painting With Spirit, arts & crafts), Paula Ragsdale (original art & seasonal note cards), Bob McKay (paintings), Terry Seaman (paintings), John & Lynne Seitzer (paintings); Donna Denniston (sculpture & art objects), Dick Alden (sculpture/stone flowers), Heidi Seidelhuber (sculpture & watercolors); Ann Hedgcock (ceramic vessels), Barbie Eldred (ceramic art), Elise Andersen of Andersen Design Studio (ceramic); Richard Macdonald (stained glass); Jane Burke (mosaic); Duncan Slade and Gayle Fraas (hand-painted silk scarves/panels), Jill Butke (hand woven garments), Roz Davis (handcrafted bags, etc.), Leslie Volpe (quilted art), Kerr+Jones Designs pillows; Kathleen Jones (hand crafted jewelry), Rhoda Weyr (hand crafted wire jewelry), Alijah Fitt (handcrafted pins); Cilla Alden (weavings & prints), Helen Farnham (assorted handmade art objects), Suzanne Norton (found object jewelry, painted furnishings); June & Bob Rose (art objects & authors), Sandra Dutton (children's author/book signing), Priscilla Hayes (author/book signing), Lea Wait (author/book signing), Bob Devine (author/book signing); Dolphin Arts by Naomi Whitten, Josh Howe photography note cards and Gerda Anderson light globes.

“If you're looking for branding or marketing the Boothbay region, look no further then places like Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery to get a grasp of what attracts, and nourishes, sustainable commerce and culture,” said Paula Ragsdale, one of the year-round exhibitors at Studio 53.

Author book signing information: Devine will be at Studio 53 on December 2-4; the Roses every weekend. After the November 22 grand opening, Guillard will be available on request, and Hayes on December 6-8 and 13-15.

For more information visit Studio 53's website, www.studio53fineart.com and on Facebook.