First Friday Aug. 1
The scene at Joy to the Wind during the August First Friday event. Courtesy of Lynne Seitzer
The scene at Joy to the Wind during the August First Friday event. Courtesy of Lynne Seitzer
Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s desire to exercise their imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and often offer live demonstrations.
All galleries are in Boothbay Harbor
BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION * 1 Townsend Ave. * 633-2703
Our 60th year celebration continues! Upstairs in the Harbor View room, Villard Studios returns with a second show, “Collections” running through Sept. 25. And the member show “Something For Everyone” continues. Refreshments during our reception later in the afternoon.
GLEASON FINE ART * 31 Townsend Ave. * 633-6949
Opening 2 new shows this week! “JANICE ANTHONY: At One with Nature” and “ROGER DALE BROWN: Painting the Town” - Both shows open Thursday, Aug. 31, and run though Tuesday, Sept. 26. The artists' reception is on First Friday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 7 pm. Gleason hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information: info@gleasonfineart.com; and gleasonfineart.com.
JOY TO THE WIND * 34 Atlantic Ave. * 207-633-7025 * joytothewind.com
An art exhibition featuring John M. T. Seitzer’s paintings- depicting the fierce beauty and drama of our rocky cliffs here in Maine. Join us for a painters celebration of the “Ebb and Flow” on First Friday and at our reception from 5-7 p.m.
Our September featured show - 15 pieces of work by Robert Hamilton work - is not for sale. They are from gallery owners Terry Seaman and Heidi Seidelhuber’s private collection. These are choice, rare images not available anywhere else. The collection will be exhibited in the first floor front room on the left. Join us for a First Friday reception from 4-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Do explore the rest of the first floor, second and third floors to see art by David Estey, Tony van Hasselt, Bob McKay, Jack Silverio, Don Josephson, Dick Alden, Gerry Immonen, Jaap Eduard Helder, Nancy Barron, Nancy Wilkoff, David Dupree, Ida Schmolowitz, Seidelhuber and Seaman.
