First Fridays return June 2
A self-guided tour of fine art exhibits, receptions and demonstrations in galleries and studios on the Boothbay peninsula … some by car.
Boothbay Harbor galleries ….
BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY ~ 633-3966
185 K Townsend Ave (in the Meadow Mall)
Reception: 2-4 p.m with light refreshments
Featuring NEW work by many of our artists a 30 percent discount on all of Allan Walton's work in the
hopes of helping him with his ongoing cancer treatment and medical expenses. Also featuring new work by many of our artists.
BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION ~ 633-2703
1 Townsend Avenue
Reception: 5-7 p.m. with refreshments
Our current Members' Show features over 100 local artists showing a wide variety of styles, mediums, and techniques. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
GLEASON FINE ART ~ 633-6849
31 Townsend Avenue ~ www.
Artist/First Friday Reception: 3-5 p.m., refreshments
"Dorothy Eisner (1906-1984): The Cranberry Island Years." The gallery's first exhibition of oil paintings by the renowned mid-century Modernist; and "Jean Swan Gordon: By My Own Hand”: Floral still-lifes painted by the beloved East Boothbay artist with flowers planted and gathered by the artist herself. Both shows run May 25 through June 27. Spring hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GOLD/SMITH GALLERY ~ 633-6252
8 McKown Street
Artist/First Friday reception: 3-5 p.m.
Carlo Albucci’s new oils on masonite by the Florentine painter. The public is invited to join the celebration. The artist will attend the reception from Italy via WhatsApp on the Internet.
GREEN LION GALLERY ~ New in the harbor!
16 Granary Way (in the Chowder House building)
Reception: 4-7 p.m.
Come by for our very first Art Walk! Specializing in hand-made prints: woodcuts, etchings, wood engravings, collagraphs, monoprints, and more. Gallery artists include Gustave Baumann, Siri Beckman, Holly Berry, Matt Brown, Kathleen Buchanan, Angie Coleman, Brian Keegstra, David Morgan, Kris Sader, Russell Wray and others.
HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY~ 633-1001
31 Union Street
Reception: 4-8 p.m., light refreshments
New sea and landscapes by Roger Milinowski … quaint settings of coastal America and rural country farms; wild life in the Low Country, shrimp vessels, and Charleston street scenes.
JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY ~ 633-7025
34 Atlantic Avenue
Reception: 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the 2017 season with artists Lynne and John M. T. Seitzer at their open house. On the east side of the harbor near the Footbridge. Parking available.
STUDIO 53 FINE ART ~ 633-2755
53 Townsend Avenue
New show features Jon Gallagher and Bill Drew, and introduces the work of our new Artist Group - welcoming Greg Laderer, Tony van Hasselt, Don Josephson and Nancy Wilkoff along side of Lynne Seitzer, Bob McKay, John MT Seitzer and of course New works by Owner Artists: Terry Seaman and Heidi Seidelhuber. Also take a fresh look at the Dick Alden Sculpture garden! Off street parking in back near the sculpture.
Sawyer’s Island ...by car ...
THE BUTKE GALERY ~ 633-3442
33 Isle of Springs Road
Reception: 3-5 p.m. with refreshments
Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. Directions: From Boothbay Common to Corey Lane - right onto Barter’s Island Rd. - left onto Sawyer’s Island Rd. - right onto Isle of Springs Rd.
East Boothbay galleries … by car ...
OCEAN POINT STUDIO/Visions of Maine ~ 633-3990
130 Van Horn Road
Reception: 4-7 p.m. Refreshments served.
Celebrating our 23rd year! Featuring new plein air paintings of the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre. Directions: At the traffic light on Route 27 next to Hannaford supermarket, turn onto Route 96. Go about six miles look for Van Horn Road on your right and turn. Drive about 1/4 mile down Van Horn to the Ocean Point Studio on your left.
PARADISE STUDIO ~ 633-6093
70 Paradise Point Road
Reception: 2-5 p.m. with refreshments
See the new realistic oil paintings of Mary Ellen TK Serina and garden benches by Ron Serina. Directions: Follow Route 96/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. Look for the bright yellow “Open” banner. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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