First Friday Art Tour ... Sept. 6
First Fridays in the Boothbay region are self-guided tours of the art galleries to be found here. Most are within walking distance ... others by car. Experience the vast array of paintings, sculpture, mixed media, pottery, ceramics ... and more, here where creativity thrives!
JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY
34 Atlantic Ave. ~ 633-7025
20th Anniversary Open House!
1-4 p.m.
Art lovers and friends are invited to stop by for an afternoon celebration and open house for some special offers and some very special chocolate. And, Lynne and John Seitzer’s art - light-filled, upbeat and exuberant – in which they explore a wide range of technique, colors and styles. There is always something new to see. The gallery is across from the historic footbridge on the East side of Boothbay Harbor! joytothewind.com.
GLEASON FINE ART, INC.
31 Townsend Ave. ~ 633-6849
Featuring … “Jessica Ives: Immersed In Nature”
Reception for Jessica & First Friday: 5-7 p.m.
Please join us for a glass of wine or beer and the chance to meet Jessica Ives, an enthusiastic young artist who paints stunning images of people engaged in activities in nature: swimming, mountain climbing, and fly-fishing. This show runs through Tuesday, Oct. 8. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. gleasonfineart.com
BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY
185 Townsend Ave, Suite K ~ 633-3966
Reception: 2-4 p.m.
Stop by to browse before heading downtown to our fellow gallery owner's First Friday festivities. Our gallery is home to many local artists both past & present, including Earle Barlow, Cheryl Blaydon, Harry Day, Rick Dickinson, Peter Egeli, Ruth Lepper Gardner, Tony van Hasselt, Allan Walton, and stained glass artist Richard Macdonald. We will be serving light refreshments! boothbayharborframers.com
AE CERAMICS HOME STORE
93 Townsend Ave. ~ 315-6221
Reception: 4-7 p.m.
Join us in celebration of Laura Zindel’s ceramics and Mary Fibich’s floral watercolor prints. We will have prosecco, hors d’ oeuvres ... and good vibes to share.
BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION
1 Townsend Ave. ~ 633-2705
Reception: 5-7 p.m.
We have recently installed their members' Fall Show. New work by more than 130 local and regional artists will be on display at the gallery through Oct. 8. A wide variety of paintings, photographs, sculpture, prints, and drawings demonstrate the amazing talent of the region.
BLACK RIVER GALLERY
16 McKown St. ~ 315-6522
5-7 p.m.
Featuring the work of Kenn Erroll Backhaus and Bernadette De Ceasare.
STUDIO 53 FINE ART
53 Townsend Ave. ~ 633-2755
Show and First Friday Reception: 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments and new paintings by gallery owners Heidi Seidelhuber and Terry Seaman. Other artists represented throughout the three floors of art: Tony van Hasselt, John M.T. Seitzer, Lynne Seitzer, Don Josephson, Bob McKay, David Estey, John Silverio and Nancy Wilkoff. And, don’t miss the Sculpture Garden out back on the water, featuring the work of Dick Alden. www.studio53fineart.com
… East Boothbay galleries …
70 Paradise Point Road ~ 633-6093
2-5 p.m.
Add a horticultural twist to your artistic adventure by extending your tour slightly off the beaten path. At this open house, you will see colorful yet peaceful realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and benches by Ron Serina in the gardens. Directions: 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. Look for the yellow “Open” banner. You may also visit most days between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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