The First Friday Art Tours highlight fine art in the Boothbay region. Paintings in a variety of media, sculpture in stone, marble, clay,

and ceramics; weaving, monoprints, carved wood benches …

Boothbay Harbor galleries …

AE HOME/ALISON EVANS ~ 207-315-6221

First Friday & Artist's Reception: 5-8 p.m

Ae Home is showing new work by several artists this Sept.: Alyce Paul's new jewelry, Doug Gimbel's latest totems, Kim Villard's new small prints. 93 Townsend Avenue.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART ~ 633-2755

First Friday & Artist's Receptions: 5-8 p.m.

New show: David Estey Retrospective. Art talk during First Friday reception. Also new works from Heidi Seidelhuber, Terry Seaman, John MT Seitzer, Richard Alden, Priscilla Alden, Lynne Seitzer, Bob McKay, Paula Ragsdale,and Donna Denniston. Saturday, Sept. 3. Opening reception for Estey, 5-8 p.m. 53 Townsend Avenue. Open daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION ~ 207-633-xxxx.

First Friday Reception: 5-7:30 p.m.

New works from over 100 mid-coast artists are on display from now through Columbus Day weekend. Refreshments and live music by the Narrow Gauge String Band. 1 Townsend Avenue.

GLEASON FINE ART ~ 207-633-6849

First Friday & Artists' Reception: 5-7 p.m.

Two new shows running through Oct. 11: “Mitch Billis: Postcards from Home” A very special solo show of intimate local scenes painted en plein air by one of Maine's most respected artists. Friends, collectors, and fellow artists are all cordially invited. “Michael Vermette: Working Harbors” Oils and watercolors from Monhegan Island and Down East of Maine's fishing communities at work. 31 Townsend Avenue. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR ~ 207-633-1001

First Friday Reception: 4-8 p.m.

New paintings by Roger Milinowski. Light refreshments. 31 Union Street. Open dail 9 a.m. to 9 a.m.

VILLARD STUDIOS ~ 207-633-3507

First Friday Recption: 5-8 p.m.

The theme of Villard's September Art Tour is “Alluring,” featuring woodblock prints, film installation, and oxydogravure – a technique invented by contemporary French artist Guy Breniaux. Basically, “oxidation-etching" where the original footprint and oxidation of different metal pieces become engraving - the foundation for Kim Villard's acrylic and watercolor renderings. 57 Campbell Street. Open daily.

JOY TO THE WIND ~ 207-633-2705

First Friday Reception: 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Exhibiting savored memories of Italy, flowers in window boxes, people on the streets, and favorite places by artists Lynne Seitzer and John M.T. Seitzer. 34 Atlantic Avenue, just over the historic footbridge in Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Harbor galleries … by car or trolley

BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY ~ 207-633-3966

First Friday Reception: 2-4 p.m.

Featuring "WARE It's At" - the local shopping portion of "Harbor Fest 2016.” Rick Dickinson will be doing a painting demonstration and light refreshments will be served. 185 K Townsend Avenue.

Boothbay/Sawyer's Island … by car

THE BUTKE GALLERY ~ 207-633-3442

First Friday Reception: 3-5 p.m.

Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. Open house with refreshments. 33 Isle of Springs Road, Sawyer’s Island, Boothbay. Directions: Boothbay Common to Corey Lane - right onto Barter’s Island Road, left onto Sawyer’s Island Road. Right onto Isle of Springs Road.

East Boothbay galleries … by car ...

FORTUNATE CHANCE GALLERY

First Friday Reception: 2-5 p.m.

The paintings of Sally Giddings Smith. Holding an open studio and art sale Sept. 2. - And on Sunday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Directions: The gallery/studio is exactly two miles on Ocean Point Road from the traffic light.Watch for the tree signs on Rte. 96 as you approach the corner leading into East Boothbay village. The driveway, on the right, is marked with a large pot of impatiens.

PARADISE STUDIO ~ 207-633-6093

First Friday Reception: 2-5 p.m.

For a hidden artistic adventure extend your tour by driving slightly off the beaten path to the studio of Mary Ellen TK Serina and Ron Serina. Mary Ellen's colorful, peaceful, realistic oils and Ron's garden benches. Wine and refreshments will be served. Directions: Follow Rt. 96, the Ocean Point Road, 4/10 mile past the East Boothbay General Store and turn right onto Paradise Point Road at the top of the hill. Paradise Studio is at number 70 with the yellow “Open” banner. Daily hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.