East Boothbay

PARADISE STUDIO — 207-633-6093

First Friday reception: 2-5 p.m. with wine and refreshments

70 Paradise Point Road

For a hidden little artistic adventure extend your tour by driving slightly off the beaten path to Paradise Studio. See the colorful, calming realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and the garden benches of Ron at this open house. Directions: Follow Route 96, the Ocean Point Road, 4/10 mile past the East Boothbay General Store. Turn right onto Paradise Point Road at the top of the hill. Paradise Studio is at number 70 with the yellow “Open” banner. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days.

Boothbay Harbor

STUDIO 53 FINE ART — 207-633-2755

First Friday reception: 5-8 p.m.

53 Townsend Avenue, off street parking in back

Featuring the strong and diverse work of the Collective: Heidi Seidelhuber, Terry Seaman, John M. T. Seitzer, Donna Denniston, Lynne Seitzer, Dick Alden, Bob McKay, Pricilla Alden, Paula Ragsdale and special guests Kim and Philippe Villard. Sculpture garden on the water in back.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY — 207-633-1001

First Friday reception: 4-9 p.m. with light refreshments

31 Union Street

New oil paintings of the Maine coast by Roger Milinowski.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY — 207-633-7025

First Friday reception: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

34 Atlantic Avenue, just past the footbridge

Celebrating the finale of the 2014 First Friday Art Tours with an all day open house. Featuring new works of art and several favorites we feel are too good to miss. The paintings are by Lynne and John Michael Thomas Seitzer. The gallery and Custom Picture Framing Service open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking available.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY Ltd. — 207-633-6252

First Friday reception: 3 to 5 p.m., with refreshments

41 Commercial Street

GOOBIES — 207-633-7001

First Friday reception: 3 to 5 p.m., with refreshments

8 McKown Street

Gold/Smith Gallery and Goobies will be serving refreshments and have some of the artists featured at the galleries on hand to talk about their work. Both galleries will be closing for the season on Oct. 15, at which time Gold/Smith Gallery will be moving to 8 McKown Street permanently where both galleries will be combined. Both galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday by chance or appointment.

MACDONALD STAINED GLASS Studio — 207-633-4815

First Friday reception: 4:30-8:30 pm

7 Wall Point Road

It’s pretty breathtaking in the dark: glowing lamps and sconces reflected in a myriad of mirrors everywhere. Jewelry for the home. Weather permitting, there will be a fire and some wine in the rock garden. Showroom and shop will be open. Directions: Atlantic Avenue to Lobster Cove Road, past Barrett’s Park on the road to Linekin Bay Resort. Just one mile from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Lobster Cove.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION — 207-633- 2703

First Friday reception: 5 to 7 p.m.

1 Townsend Avenue

The Fall Exhibit featuring new works by over 100 talented emerging, well-known and established fine artists. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

GLEASON FINE ART — 207-633-6849

First Friday reception: 5 to 7 p.m.

31 Townsend Avenue

Artist Andrea Peters paints the four seasons from her home in Little River, East Boothbay. See her new show, on exhibit through Oct. 14. Early autumn hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Marty and Dennis Gleason, owner-directors.