Dickinson & Company Fine Art * 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-Group show at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, second floor gallery, featuring the paintings of Rick Dickinson, Deidre Riley and Margaret Carrier. The three have been classically trained at The Ingbretson Atelier to produce contemporary work in a traditional New England style. 86 Townsend Avenue. 207-633-6855.

Villard Studios * 2 to 5 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-A creative afternoon at a historic art colony site! Activities: art/science fusion, brain yoga, art safaris, studio tours and Pétanque* games. Meet members of our woodblock printing collective, see our handmade artists’ books...On parle Français, and refreshments will be served. 57 Campbell Street. 207-633-3507. www.villardstudios.com.

Framers Gallery * 2 to 5 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-See paintings by Meg Azzoni, Cheryl Blaydon, Earl Barlow, Rick Dickinson, Norman Merritt, Keith Schneider, Tony vanHasselt, and many more. FREE parking! Light refreshments. 185 Townsend Avenue (in the Meadow Mall across from Hannaford's market). 207-633-3966. www.boothbayharborframers.com.

Paradise Studio * 2 to 5 p.m. * East Boothbay

-Featuring the realistic oil paintings of Mary Ellen TK Serina and garden benches by Ron Serina with wine and refreshments from 2 to 5 p.m. Directions: Follow Route 96/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. The Studio is at number 70 on the left with the bright yellow “Open” banner. www.paradisestudio.net.

The Butke Gallery * 3 to 5 p.m. * Sawyers Island

-Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. The gallery is located at 33 Isle of Springs Road on Sawyer’s Island in Boothbay. Directions: From the Boothbay Common to Corey Lane, right onto Barter’s Island Road, left onto Sawyer’s Island Road, then right onto Isle of Springs Rd. 633-3442. www.thebutkegallery.com.

Ocean Point Studio, Visions of Maine * 4 to 7 p.m. * East Boothbay

-Celebrating our 20^th summer. Featuring new Plein Air paintings of summer in the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre, and Maine inspired fine art pottery by Fred McIntyre. Reception and refreshments. The gallery is located at 130 Van Horn Road. 207-633-3990. www.oceanpointsstudio.com.

My Viewpoint Gallery * 4 to 7 p.m. * Boothbay

-Featuring oil and watercolor paintings of local views and others by Joyce Hines. Some prints will be available. We will be offering door prizes and discounts as well as refreshments. Located at 459 Wiscasset Rd (Route 27), just 2.5 miles north of the Boothbay Town Hall.

Boothbay Region Art Foundation * 5 to 7 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-Two floors of new work representing ever 100 emerging and established fine artists. Located at 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. 207-633-2703. www.boothbayartists.org.

Maria Boord Gallery * 5 to 7 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-New paintings of Boothbay Harbor, Ocean Point and Bar Harbor-Acadia. Appetizers will be served. Located at 10 Mckown Street.

Studio 53 Fine Art * 5 to 8 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-“Moments In Time, Urban Landscapes” all new exhibition of oil paintings by Lynne Seitzer and a special showing of paintings by Don Josephson. Paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works of the Artist Collective. Located at 53 Townsend Avenue. 207-633-2755. (off street parking in back) www.studio53fineart.com

Head of the Harbor Gallery * 5 to 8 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-Hosting an art reception with new works by Roger Milinowski. Refreshments! Located at 31 Union Street. 207-633-1001. www.headoftheharborgallery.com.

Joy to the Wind Gallery *7 to 9 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor

-“Still painting under the influence of Henri Matisse; Islands and Clouds” by John M.T.Seitzer. See the new work and join us for our special wine and chocolate reception. Located at 34 Atlantic Avenue (on the east side of the footbridge.) 207-633-7025. www.joytothewind.com.

Additional receptions to look for are at CoCo Vivo Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor and the Fortunate Chance Studio on Ocean Point.

This event is sponsored by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Now in it’s 12th year: Art lovers are invited to partake of this free self guided tour. All the galleries are just minutes apart by car and many are within walking distance of the historic Boothbay Harbor village.