Explore the line-up of fine art shows and artist receptions, new exhibits and studio tours in Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and East Boothbay/Ocean Point. First Friday Art Tour is sponsored by Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Galleries are just minutes apart by car and many are within walking distance of the Boothbay Harbor footbridge. Plan the afternoon & evening around several stops or take in just one or two.

2-7 p.m.

Paradise Studio
Don’t miss the realistic oils of Mary Ellen TK Serina and garden benches of Ron Serina during the open house tour July 6. Wine and refreshments served at 2 and 7 p.m. Open daily 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Where: Follow Route 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 bright yellow “Open” banner.
FMI: 633-6093 or www.paradisestudio.net.

3-5 p.m.

Lina Burley Studio
Featuring sea and landscapes, this well known local artist’s works in oils and watercolor focus on the reflected light and natural forms that comprise the essence of Maine. 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Studio is located at 575 Ocean Point Road in East Boothbay.
FMI: 633-4515

The Butke Gallery
Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and hand-woven cotton and wool scarves, vests, and cocoons by Jill. Refreshments.
Where: 33 Isle of Springs Road on Sawyer’s Island in Boothbay. Boothbay Common to Corey Lane - right onto Barter’s Island Rd. - left onto Sawyer’s Island Rd. - right onto Isle of Springs Rd.
FMI: 633-3442 or www.thebutkegallery.com

4-7 p.m.

Ocean Point Studio, "Visions of Maine"
Celebrating the beginning of summer. Featuring new Plein Air Paintings of the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre and Maine inspired Fine-Art Pottery by Fred McIntyre. Come celebrate with us. Refreshments will be served. 
Where: 130 Van Horn Road, East Boothbay
FMI: 633 4515 or www.oceanpointstudio.com

Gold/Smith Gallery
From July 1 to 30 the Walnut Ink Drawings by one of Maine’s foremost plein air painters, Diana Young, will be featured at our gallery. There will be an opening reception for Diana at the gallery during First Friday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. We hope you can come to the opening and meet Diana Young, a wonderfully gifted septuagenarian who lives in Bangor and Eastport, Maine.
Where: 41 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 633-6252

Maria Boord Gallery
Celebrate First Friday at Maria Boord’s Studio Gallery. “I’ve been working hard so there are several wet paintings, ready to see. “ Appetizers from 4-7.
Where: 10 McKown Street in Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 315-0656 or www.mariaboord.com

5-7 p.m.

Oak Street Gallery, "Night of the Nude"
An exhibit of life drawings and watercolors of the figure by artist Mark A. Mellor. Light refreshments will be served. 5-8 p.m.
Where: 35 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 633 0695

Dickinson Art
Open until 7 on First Friday, featuring pottery by Annette Stormont and finely knit scarves by Pandy Dickinson in addition to the Rick’s paintings. Wine and cheese will be available after 5.
Where: 7 Boothbay House Hill Road
FMI: www.DickinsonArt.com

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Over 120 artists represented with all new work. Open 10 a.m. to 7 pm, the artist reception begins at 5 pm.
Where: 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 633-2703 or www.boothbayartists.org

Studio 53 Fine Art
Featuring John M.T. Seitzer and Debra Arter along with the artist collective: Dick Alden, Bob McKay, Paula Ragsdale, Cilla Alden, Lynne Seitzer, Terry Seaman, Heidi Seidelhuber and Donna Denniston. The reception celebration begins at 5 with live music by the fabulous "Tout Par Tout.”
Where: 53 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 633-2755 or studio53bbh@aol.com

allen david Gallery
Featuring a new series, “Moody Blues,” by Allen Bunker. Additionally, many new paintings have arrived, including watercolor gems by local artist Robert Grant. In our ladies accessories area, the Wendy Stevens line of handbags is not to be missed. All this to be accompanied by our talented musicians, “Smoldering Ruins.”
Where: 15 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor.
FMI: 633-0003

Coco Vivo
Maine en Plein Air; Quick Draws & Studies by some the country’s top plein air artists including Kathleen Billis, Dee Beard Dean, John Caggiano, Richard Hasenfus, Roger Milinwoski, Jennifer Holmes, Greg Laderer, Stuart Roper, Hai Ou Hou, and Tony van Hasselt. Show dates are from July 6 through 30.
Where: 129 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor
FMI: 633-0671

Head Of The Harbor Gallery
Hosting an art reception with new works by Roger Milinowski. Refreshments will be served
Where: 31 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor.
FMI: 633-1001 or headoftheharborgallery.com

7-9 p.m.

Joy To The Wind Gallery
Come celebrate “Very Fine Art” with wine, chocolate and of course new paintings in oil by Lynne Seitzer and John M.T. Seitzer. Joy to the Wind will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed from 5 to 7 p.m., and will reopen at 7 p.m.
Where: 34 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Just across the footbridge on the east side.
FMI: 633-7025 or joytothewind.com