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. Go ahead - take a walk - on the creative side!

Boothbay Region Art Foundation – 1 Townsend Avenue

August exhibit: “Something for Everyone” This members’ show, representing 92 regional artists, contains diverse styles, mediums and subject matter. Please join us for the Friday Art Tour when we will be serving refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, our doors stay open later on many evenings this month!

Gleason Fine Art - 31 Townsend Avenue

New shows! Lyn Asselta: “Coming Home To Maine” - pastels on paper; Ed Parker: “Painting the Story II” - acrylics on panel; Michael Kahn: “On the Water” - maritime silver-gelatin photographs. First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m. with refreshments. Summer Hours: Monday  to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.  (207) 633-6849; info@gleasonfineart.com;  gleasonfineart.com

Joy to the Wind - 34 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor

Showing new paintings and also highlighting several seaworthy paintings by both John M.T. Seitzer and Lynne Seitzer. Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. celebrating the arts with a First Friday Open House from 3-7 p.m. All are invited for a lot of art, a little refreshment and as always…chocolates. Just across the historic footbridge on the East Side. 207-633-7025 for more information. 

Studio 53 - 53 Townsend Ave.

We will be showcasing  the work of painters Nancy Keenan Barron and  Don Josephson, our August featured artists. Our First Friday reception is from 4-7 p.m. Complimentary food and beverages will be served. Off street parking available in our lot near the Sculpture Garden.

Ae Home & Ceramics - 93 Townsend Avenue

Black River Gallery - 16 McKown Street

Ed Brown’s Wharfside Gallery - 31 Commercial Street 

Gold/Smith Gallery - 8 McKown Street