First Friday Art Tour is Aug. 7
ALISON EVANS CERAMICS — 93 Townsend Ave.
First Friday reception: 6-8 p.m. with refreshments
Featuring the ceramic art of Alison Evans inspired by the sea, and new paintings by Douglas Gimbel. 207-315-6221. www.aeceramics.com
JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY — 34 Atlantic Ave.
First Friday reception: 2-4 p.m. with refreshments
Join us for a little afternoon celebration! Introducing new deeply toned floral images by Lynne Seitzer: tulips, calla lilies and sunflowers. Stop by to view the new work and visit with the artist. Also works by John M. T. Seitzer. on the east side, four doors south of the footbridge. The gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.studio53fineart.com. 207-633-7025.
BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION — 1 Townsend Ave.
First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m. with refreshments and live music
Celebrating its 50th year as a members’ gallery. Over 100 regional artists are featured in the August show. Acrylics, oils, pastels, photography, sculpture and watercolors are on display. Special Event: music by the Narrow Gauge String Band and copies of “Color ME,” BRAF's new coloring book will be on sale. www.boothbayartists.org. 207-633-2703.
GLEASON FINE ART — 31 Townsend Ave.
First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m. with wine and Monhegan Brewing beer
Celebrate the opening of two new shows: “Henry Isaacs: Working Color” and “Abbey Ryan: New Still Life Paintings.” Both artists will be at the reception. Live entertainment under the gazebo. www.gleasonfineart.com. 207-633-6849.
HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY — 31 Union St.
First Friday reception: 4-8 p.m. with light refreshments
Featuring new oil paintings of seascapes and landscapes by Roger Milinowski. http://headoftheharborgallery.com. 207-633-1001.
Galleries by car
MACDONALD STAINED GLASS, LTD. — 7 Wall Point Rd.
First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.
It's the “Summer Spectacular.” Visit a showroom/studio filled with amazing stained glass that has been featured at venues from Alaska to Arabia. Directions: from Atlantic Avenue drive to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, turn left onto Lobster Cove Road, continue for one mile. The open flag will be on the right. 207-633-4815.
OCEAN POINT STUDIOS/Visions of Maine — 130 Van Horn Rd.
First Friday reception: 4-7 p.m. with refreshments
Come celebrate the studio/gallery's 22nd year! See the new exhibit, “A Midsummer Show,” featuring the recent landscape and seascape oil paintings of plein air artist Corinne McIntyre. Limited and open edition prints also available. www.oceanpointstudio.com. 207-633-3990.
PARADISE STUDIO — 70 Paradise Point Rd.
First Friday reception: 2-5 p.m. with wine and refreshments
For a hidden artistic adventure extend your tour by driving slightly off the beaten path to our studio of the colorful, yet peaceful, realistic oils of Mary Ellen TK Serina with benches by Ron Serina in the gardens. Directions: From Route 96, drive 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 yellow open banner. www.paradisestudio.net. 207-633-6093.
FORTUNATE CHANCE — 155 Ocean Point Rd./Route 96
First Friday reception: noon to 4 p.m. with homemade mint tea
See Sally Smith's colorful paintings of people, boats, and places; cards and giclee prints available. Directions: At the traffic light, take Route 96, drive 2 miles, studio on the right. 207-633-2710.
BRUCE MACDONALD STUDIO — 656 Back River Rd.
First Friday reception: 4-7 p.m. with light refreshments
The landscapes and seascapes of Maine, Tuscany and Cape Ann of Bruce MacDonald. Directions from Boothbay Center: At the monument, take Back River Road. Drive 3 miles, studio on the left. http://brucemacdonaldart.com. 207-633-0570 or 207-350-1368.
STUDIO 684: Paintings and More — Route 27
First Friday reception: 3 to 5 p.m. with refreshments
An open studio featuring the paintings of J. Philip Richards, A.W.S. Open studio hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directions: Route 27 north, 4 miles from Boothbay Harbor, across from Cottage Connection. www.jphiliprichardspaintings.com. 207-350-0514.
THE BUTKE GALLERY — 33 Isle of Springs Rd.
First Friday reception: 3-5 p.m. with refreshments
Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. Directions: Boothbay Common to Corey Lane, right onto Barters Island Road, left onto Sawyer’s Island Road, and then right onto Isle of Springs Road. www.thebutkegallery.com. 207-633-3442.
