BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION - 

The gallery is gearing up for the Art in Maine show opening Saturday, Oct. 8. Sneak peek, anyone?  A celebration of the artists, and awards ceremony, will be held Saturday 5-7 p.m. 1 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

GOLD./SMITH GALLERY -  First Friday and Artist’s Reception 4-7 p.m.

Featuring the new show by John Vander, “Tourist Season.” The gallery, at 8 McKown St., Boothbay Harbor, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 633-6252; goldsmithgallerybbh@gmail.com or www.goldsmithgallery.net. 

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY -  3-6 p.m. reception

Another month has flown by. John and Lynne are hosting a little reception to commemorate the art and beauty of the 2022 season. Stop by to say hello and raise a toast together. Along with a bevy of paintings by John M.T. Seitzer and Lynne Seitzer, there will be our signature chocolates and wine. This is the Last “First” until next year so we hope to see you there. 34 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.  Find more at joytothewind.com.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART -4-7 p.m. reception

We strongly urge all art lovers to come see this fantastic collection of work featuring Terry Seaman, Heidi Seidelhuber, Bob McKay, David Estey, Don Josephson, John Silverio, Nancy Wilkoff, Ida Schmolowitz, H. Lane Smith; and work by two artists who passed this year -Tony van Hasselt and David Dupree. Until then the gallery is open daily 11 a.m. - 5 p..m, and the weekend after the closing party. 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor

BLACK RIVER GALLERY - 16 McKown St., Boothbay Harbor

AE HOME - 93 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor