Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region.  Led by an art lover’s desire to entreat their imagination. Paintings … sculpture … mixed media … assemblage art … photography … pottery … weaving ... fiber art.  New art, demos, refreshments ...Take a walk, or a drive, on the creative side! 

Boothbay Harbor galleries

BLACK RIVER GALLERY

16 McKown St.

New work by Jeanne Rosier Smith Pastel Studio…beautiful pastel pieces, Blessing Beads.  207-315-6522. https://blackrivergallery.com/

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION

5-7 p.m. 

1 Townsend Ave.

Discover the latest from BRAF member artists at the August Exhibit. Also: In Gallery One: Boothbay artist Charles Nowell's stunning interpretations of our beloved local landscapes. Both shows run through Aug. 24. All are welcome to the artists' reception on Friday, August 1st from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.boothbayartists.org or (207) 633-2703.

GLEASON FINE ART

5-7 p.m.

31 Townsend Ave.

Two new shows! "Henry Isaacs: Harbors and Islands" and "Jessica Ives: Immersed." Both shows run through Sept. 2, with the opening reception on First Friday, Aug. 1. Both Henry and Jess will be present, and liquid refreshments will be served. Check out our new, easy-to-use website for details: gleasonfineart.com. Phone us at 207-633-6849; email us at info@gleasonfineart.com.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY 

5-7 p.m.

8 McKown St.

July 30 through Sept. 9:  "New Paintings from Italia" by John Vander. Reception for the artist at the gallery during First Friday hours. 207-633-6252. https://goldsmithgallery.net/index.html

JOY TO THE WIND

5-7 p.m.

34 Atlantic Ave.

"Red Barns, Ribbon Roads": A painted tribute to rural America by Lynne Seitzer . JoyTo The Wind Gallery will be featuring this work  through the month of August. with an artist reception Friday, August 1st from 5-7 pm.  The gallery is open daily from 10-5 and is located at 34 Atlantic Avenue in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.  joytothewind.com

STUDIO 53

4-7 p.m. 

53 Townsend Ave.

Artist's reception for David Estey on First Friday 4-7 p.m.  “David Estey- Reengaged” exhibition runs July 29 and continues through Aug. 31. And, do check out the two upstairs floors as well! Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/studio53fineartgallery/

Boothbay / East Boothbay galleries

DICKINSON FINE ART

8 Pine Ridge View Road, Boothbay

Noon - 6 p.m.

Rick Dickinson works in a painting style known as the Boston School. Boston School painting is the culmination of the development of artistic craftsmanship refined by the great masters of Europe over the centuries since the Renaissance and as developed by a group of Boston painters at the turn of the 20th century.  Open every day by chance and by appointment. rick@dickinsonart.com and https://www.dickinsonart.com/  

EAST BOOTHBAY TRADING CO.

218 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay

3-7 p.m.

We will be exhibiting our collection of the work of Earle G. Barlow (East Boothbay, 1923-2013). These pieces will be in the shop for the art tour and for sale throughout August. Wine and lobster bite reception.  Our maritime art gallery is located in our antiques and marine salvage shop right next to the Ocean Point Marina, East Boothbay. Open by chance or appointment, but your chances are good! (207)446-5759, @ebbtrading, eastboothbaytrading.com 

KERR + JONES

4 - 6 p.m.

268 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay

Join us for light refreshments. Some parking at the gallery and on School St. behind the fire department.  Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://kerrjones.com/