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 and evening around several stops or take in just one or two exhibitions.

2 to 7 p.m.

Paradise Studio

Paradise Studio will be featuring the realistic oils of Mary Ellen TK Serina and garden benches by Ron Serina on the open house tour Aug. 3 with wine and refreshments between 2 and 7 p.m.

Where: Follow Rt 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. Open daily 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

FMI: 633-6093 or www.paradisestudio.net.

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.

Where: The Studio is located at 575 Ocean Point Road in East Boothbay.

FMI: 633-4515

3 to 5 p.m.

The Butke Gallery

Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, and cocoons by Jill. Open House 3 to 5 p.m.. 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 to 7 p.m.

Ocean Point Studio, Visions of Maine

Celebrating A Summer’s Work. Featuring Plein Air Paintings of the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre and Maine inspired Fine-Art Pottery by Fred McIntyre. Come celebrate with us. Reception and Refreshments.

Where: 130 Van Horn Road, East Boothbay

FMI: 633-4515 or www.oceanpointstudio.com

5 to 7 p.m.

Oak Street Gallery

Come see the father/son exhibit at the Oak Street Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to new watercolors by Mark A. Mellor, Devin’s latest photographs will be on display for the first time at 35 Oak Street. A must see! Light refreshments will be served.

Where: 35 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor.

FMI: 633-0695

Dickinson Art

Open until 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, for 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 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Where: 7 Boothbay House Hill Road

FMI: www.DickinsonArt.com

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Wonderful new show of artwork representing more than 120 artists. The Art Foundation represents the most widely diverse selection of fine art in the region. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., reception 5 to 7 p.m..

Where: 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor

FMI: 633-2703 or www.boothbayartists.org

5 to 8 p.m.

Studio 53 Fine Art

Featuring Renowned Sculptor Dick Alden, Special Guest visual artist Susan Webster of Haystack and an excellent curated exhibition of the artist collective. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening reception celebration Friday, 5-8 p.m..

Where: 53 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor

FMI: 633-2755 or studio53bbh@aol.com

Head Of The Harbor Gallery

Hosting a 1st Friday art reception with new works by Roger Milinowski. Gallery Art walk hours and refreshments 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: 31 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor.

FMI: 633-1001 or headoftheharborgallery.com

5:30 to 8 p.m.

Maria Boord Gallery

Maria Boord gallery at 10 McKown Street will celebrate the First Friday art walk with cookies and fresh art. Come see the paintings I have in progress as well as recently finished pieces.

Where: 10 McKown Street in Boothbay Harbor

FMI: 315-0656 or www.mariaboord.com

7 to 9 p.m.

Joy To The Wind Gallery

“Impressions of the Harbor” will be the featured work of John M.T. Seitzer. Also showing are works in oil by Lynne Seitzer. 34 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,closed from 5 to 7 p.m., then reopening at 7 until 9 p.m. for the reception!

Where: 34 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Just across the footbridge on the east side.

FMI: 633-7025 or joytothewind.com

allen david Gallery

We will be presenting for your pleasure a new series of paintings by Allen Bunker entitled “Earth, Wind And Water” and at 7:15 p.m. we will have a special unveiling of the 68-inch-square anchor piece for this series. Hope to see you Friday night at the allen david Gallery.

Where: 15 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor.

FMI: 633-0003

Gold/Smith Gallery

Aug. 1 through Sept. 4, opening reception for the artist Sat., Aug. 4th from 4 to 7 p.m. Our gallery is proud to announce the one man exhibit of Mario Francesconi. Francesconi is considered to be the leader of Modernism in all of Italy. His self portrait hangs in the portrait gallery at the Uffizi, the city of Firenze honored him with two retrospectives in 2010 and the city of Venice gave him a room to show his work in their last biennial. This is the third time Francesconi has shown his paintings at Gold/Smith Gallery and the first time he is featuring his homage to summer with his still-lifes.

Where: 41 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor

FMI: 633-6252