First Friday Art Tour Aug. 7

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:26am

John Butke's work is among those found in the August show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Courtesy of the gallery

Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and more. Take a walk - on the creative side!

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Ae Home - 93 Townsend Ave.

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

Featuring the art of the late Southport artist, June Elderkin. For more information: 315-6221.

Boothbay Region Art Foundation: 1 Townsend Ave.

Reception: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments

View two new exhibitions (through Aug. 23): The August Members' Show plus a solo exhibition by Maine artist Sarah Wilde entitled "Mostly Land and Seascapes." Gallery hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. brafgallery@gmail.com - (207) 633-2703

Gold/Smith Gallery: 8 McKown St.

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

"New Paintings From Tuscany" by John Vander, For 35 years Vander has split his time between the Maine Coast and Tuscany. These paintings capture the depth of history and the profound nature of what he experiences in his beautiful Tuscany. FMI: www.goldsmithgallery.net - goldsmithgallerybbh@gmail.com - 207-633-6252

Gleason Fine Art - 31 Townsend Ave.

Reception: 5-7 p.m.

Featured show: "Andrea Peters: 35 Years of Color" - highlights from the East Boothbay artist's 35 years with Gleason Fine Art. Show runs through Sept. 8. Liquid refreshments. 31 Townsend Ave. 633-6849. https://www.gleasonfineart.com/

Joy to the Wind - 34 Atlantic Ave.

Reception: 5-7 p.m.

Art lovers, friends, and the ever curious are welcomed! Featured work: Lynne Seitzer’s new “Pink Inspiration" along with several other works on canvas. And, of course, there are many new works by John M.T. Seitzer as well. Come investigate this color-filled and art rich space. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 207-633-7025 - joytothewind.com

Additional Boothbay Harbor galleries also participating: Boothbay Harbor Artisans Co-op at 10 Oak St. and Black River Gallery at 16 McKown St. featuring new art by Rick Reinert.

BOOTHBAY

Rick Dickinson Fine Art - 8 Pine View Ridge Road, off Back Narrows Road

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

Come by to see the start of a map of the United States with each state abstracted into a rectangle, to scale, and a painting representing an iconic image of the state (at least in the artist's opinion) - some man-made, some natural, and some tongue-in-cheek. It is called "American 250ish" because it started this year with no specific completion date in mind. Please bring a suggested image for your favorite state! 207-350-5772 - www.DickinsonArt.com

EAST BOOTHBAY

East Boothbay Trading Co. - 218 Ocean Point Road

Reception: 3-7 p.m.

In addition to the collection of Laurence "Lonnie" Sisson watercolors, Tony and Laura de Haas are happy to present several works by Vern Broe, Earle Barlow, and Norman Merritt. Stop in for lobster bites and beverages and some truly local color in our gallery/nautical antiques shop. Open daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 446-5759 - https://www.eastboothbaytrading.com/

Kerr+Jones Gallery: 268 Ocean Point Road.

Reception: 4-6 p.m. / appetizers and summer drinks

Current show: "Fins & Feathers" ~ Gallery artists interpret fish and birds in a multitude of mediums. Parking available at School St. lot behind East Boothbay Fire Department. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. FMI: kerrjones.com or 207-380-1766.