Enjoy a self-guided tour of fine art exhibits, receptions and demonstrations in galleries and studios on the Boothbay peninsula (some by car). For more information, visit www.boothbayregister.com’s First Friday Web page.

Boothbay Harbor

BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY — 207-633-3966

First Friday reception; 2-5 p.m. with light refreshments

Featuring new works by Rick Dickinson, Tony van Hasselt and Allan Walton, just to name a just a few of our local artists in residence. A door prize will be awarded to one customer making a purchase during the reception. 185 Townsend Avenue (in the Meadow Mall) across from Hannaford.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION — 207-633-2703

First Friday Reception: 5 to 7 p.m., refreshments and lively conversation will be served

Celebrating its 50th year! Over 100 artists are featured in this May/June Show. Acrylics, oils, pastels, photography, and watercolors are among the mediums used. 1 Townsend Avenue. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

COCO VIVO ARTFUL LIVING — 207-633-0671

First Friday Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. with cocktails and conversation

Featuring "A Visual Journey" with the new works of Andre Lucero and Richard Oversmith. New this year: copper frogs by sculptor Zan Smith. 129 Commercial Street (just around the last bend past Tugboat, by the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard). Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5.

GLEASON FINE ART — 207-633-3489

First Friday Reception: 3 to 5 p.m.

Featuring: Jan Roy: “New to Our Walls,” pure abstractions to complex still life, Roy brings a keen sense of line and color to her sophisticated oil paintings. 31 Townsend Avenue. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY — 207-633-1001

First Friday Reception: 4-8 p.m. with light refreshments

New oil paintings by Roger Milinowski. 31 Union Street. Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY — 207-633-7025

First Friday reception 2-4 p.m.

Season opening celebration! Come see new works of art by Lynne Seitzer and John M. T. Seitzer. 34 Atlantic Avenue (on the east side near the footbridge). Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MACDONALD STAINED GLASS, Ltd. — 207-633-4815

First Friday Reception: 5-8 p.m. with refreshments

Open the summer season with the glow of candles and stained glass lighting reflected in walls of mirror in our amazing "front porch" showroom. 7 Wall Point Road. Directions: Drive to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Atlantic Avenue, turn left onto Lobster Cove Road and drive one mile. Look for our open flag on the right. Hours: Open daily. Call ahead.

MARIA BOORD GALLERY — 207-315-0656

First Friday Reception: 4-7 p.m. with wine and treats

Celebrate the start of summer 2015 with Maria's new paintings on view and her collection of fabulous, affordable giclee prints on hand. 10 Commercial Street.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART — 207-633-2755

First Friday Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. with refreshments and music

Featuring the new and relatively new works of Heidi Seidelhuber, Terry Seaman, Milo Winter and Bob Thomas. Also featured: the diverse work of the Artist Collective: Dick Alden, Bob McKay, Paula Ragsdale, Cilla Alden, Lynne Seitzer, Donna Denniston and John M. T. Seitzer. Off street parking in back near Sculpture Garden. Hours: daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

V.S. WOODBLOCK PRINTS — 207-317-0103

First Friday Reception: 5-7 p.m. with refreshments

Something new for Villard Studios, a downtown showroom featuring new images and tales from France — complete with slide show! 16 Granary Way, next to the kayak shop at the historic Granary. Hours: 10 a.m. to noon, 2-5 p.m. and after dinner by chance. Villard Studios, at the Art Colony (Campbell Street) is under construction, call in advance for tutorials and studio visits.

East Boothbay

FORTUNATE CHANCE — 207-350-2286

First Friday Reception: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with mint tea (homegrown mint!) and snacks

Sally Giddings Smith's images of boats, buildings and people are a specialty. 155 Ocean Point Road/Route 96 on the right, on the corner before East Boothbay village, across from Meadow Cove Road on the left.

THE LINA BURLEY STUDIO — 207-350-2165

First Friday Reception: 4 to 6 p.m.

Working in both oils and watercolors, the artist eliminated detail, reducing scenes to their basic structure in order to best capture the atmosphere and essence of the coast of Maine. 575 Ocean Point Road/Route 96. For an appointment/more information call or email linjayb22@gmail.com.

PARADISE STUDIO — 207-633-6093

First Friday Reception: 2-5 p.m. with refreshments

For a hidden artistic adventure extend your tour by driving slightly off the beaten path and see colorful, yet peaceful, realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and benches by Ron Serina in the gardens. 70 Paradise Point Road. Directions: Follow Route 96/Ocean Point Road, 4/10 mile past the East Boothbay General Store turn right onto Paradise Point Road. Look for the yellow “open” banner at the top of the hill. Hours: most days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boothbay/Isle of Springs

THE BUTKE GALLERY — 207-633-3442

First Friday Reception: 3-5 p.m. with refreshments

Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and hand woven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. 33 Isle of Springs Road on Sawyer’s Island in Boothbay. Directions: From Boothbay Common to Corey Lane, right onto Barters Island Road, left onto Sawyer’s Island Road, right onto Isle of Springs Road. Hours: by appointment or chance.