Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:30pm

“Hermia & Helena” - an oil by Carol Wiley is among the work in the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s September Members Show. Courtesy of the venue

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION - First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

1 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. The September Artist Showcase is the last member show of 2024 and is not to be missed. Georjean Machulis is exhibiting a solo show in the Harbor Room Gallery through Sept. 29. www.boothbayartists.org. 207-633-2703.

GLEASON FINE ART - First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

Indian Island, Maine artist Michael Vermette’s new show, "The Monhegan Paintings," runs through Oct. 5 at Gleason. Meet the artist at the First Friday reception. 3l Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. Gallery hours: Monday through Saturday, l0 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. View Michael's show, and the gallery's inventory of contemporary and estate art, click on our new, easy-to-use website: gleasonfineart.com.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY - First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

Lynne Seitzer’s “One Fine Day; Painted Stories from Africa” depict human ingenuity, artistry and day to day life in a very small part of a very large country on the southern tip of a very, very huge continent….many miles from home. Stop in for wine, chocolate and art and to “read “ the stories for yourself. 34 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 207-633-7025. www.joytothewind.com

STUDIO 53 FINE ART - First Friday reception: 4-7 p.m.

We continue with contemporary abstract artist Jaap Eduard Helder’s successful show, “Recent Paintings.” In a recent interview, Helder said even after all these years it still jazzes him to walk into a room of a his work. He’s not the only one! 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 207-633-2755. www.facebook.com/studio53fineartgallery

THE BARN PROJECT: First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

Final show of the inaugural season! Featuring sculpture and paintings by Douglas Gimbel; paintings and the Murano glass speech balloons of Alejandra Seeber. 29 Summerhaven Road, East Boothbay. Open Thursday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. https://www.thebarnproject.art/