“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~ Edgar Degas

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 7:30am

A self-guided tour of fine art exhibits, new show openings, receptions, and demonstrations in galleries and studios this happening this month in Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay.

Boothbay Harbor galleries ...

Boothbay Harbor Framer's Gallery ~ 633-3966

Reception 2-4 p.m.

185K Townsend Ave.

We will serve light refreshments for our customers/visitors in celebration of First Friday! See new work by many of our artists on display. We continue to offer a 30 percent discount on ALL work done by Allan Walton in hopes of helping him with his ongoing battle with cancer. We are located in the shopping center across from Hannaford

under the turquoise awning!

Boothbay Region Art Foundation ~ 633-

Reception 5-7 p.m.

One Townsend Avenue

BRAF welcomes one and all to its reception with refreshments. Our August Members' Show features over 125 regional artists. Artwork includes acrylics, oils, pastels, photography, watercolor, and S=sculpture. Open daily. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Studio 53 Fine Art ~ 633-2755

Reception 5-7 p.m.

Big Bash reception 5-8 p.m.

53 Townsend Avenue ~ www.studio53fineart.com

We are pleased to present a comprehensive retrospective by the artist H. Lane Smith in the first floor galleries. In addition there are newly curated selections from the Artist Group of Studio 53: Tony van Hasselt, Bob McKay, John M.T. Seitzer, Nancy Wilkoff, Lynne Seitzer, Don Josephson, Terry Seaman and Heidi Seidelhuber. Additional selected paintings, drawings and sculpture include Robert Hamilton, David Estey, Gerald Immonen, Victoria Wulff, Jack Silverio, Don Meserve, David Dupree and more. On the waterfront: The Sculpture Garden features the work of Dick Alden. and find off street parking in back) See you there!

Gleason Fine Art, Inc. ~ 633-6849

Reception 5-7 p.m.
31 Townsend Avenue ~ www.gleasonfineart.com

Featured artists are Janice Anthony and Tom Curry and their new shows, “An Eye For Monhegan” and “New Work,” respectively. Both shows run from Aug. 31 through Oct. 3. Join us in welcoming the artists with a glass of cheer - Monhegan Brewing beer or fine wine - and snacks for all. Summer hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Lion Gallery

Reception 4-7 p.m.

16 Granary Way ~ www.greenlionart.com

September’s art walk will highlight paintings and pastels by Westport based artist Leonard Meiselman, as well as many eye-popping etchings and drypoints by four Russian artists - the last art walk for some of these amazing prints that will have to be returned to Boston soon. Green Lion specializes in high-quality original printmaking. Gallery artists include Gustave Baumann, Siri Beckman, Holly Berry, Matt Brown, Angie Coleman, Brian Keegstra, David Morgan, Kris Sader, Elizabeth Starr, Russell Wray and others, including historic prints and other works. Located in the Chowder House building.

Joy to the Wind Gallery ~ 633-7025

Reception 7-9 p.m.

34 Atlantic Avenue

Visit this little gallery filled with beautiful paintings. Artists Lynne Seitzer and John M.T. Seitzer paint from the heart and successfully explore a wide variety of subject and style. They invite you to join them for their evening reception. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East Boothbay galleries ...

Fortunate Chance

155 Ocean Point Road

Open Studio Sale at Fortunate Chance Friday and Saturday 11 a. m. to 5 p.m. Located at Sally Smith’s barn, across from Meadow Cove Road. Look for the big pot of impatiens flowers and an Open Flag.

Paradise Studio ~ 633-6093

Reception 2-5 p.m.

70 Paradise Point Road ~ www.paradisestudio.net

Featuring the 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 almost every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.