Take this art-rich self guided tour of exciting art exhibits, open house receptions, studio tours and artist demonstrations. Enjoy the variety of fine art in galleries and studios — all located within minutes of each other on the Boothbay peninsula. Each gallery is open for regular business hours and many offer extended hours for evening receptions. Plan your day or evening around several stops or take in just one or two. Learn more, see photos of works and plan with our interactive map here.

Below are the 11 participating galleries this month.

East Boothbay/Ocean Point galleries

DOWN EAST GALLERY downeastgallery.wordpress.com

Grand opening 4-6 pm.

Stop by during the first Friday art walk to tour the new gallery space space with over 50 maritime paintings and local scenes by artist Brad Betts. 30 Van Horn Road, East Boothbay.

PARADISE STUDIO www.paradisestudio.net.

First Friday Reception 2-5 p.m.

Come see the bright and relaxing realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and the garden benches by Ron. Wine and refreshments will be served during the reception. Directions: Follow Route 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. Paradise Studio is at number 70 with the yellow “Open” banner.  207-633-6093.

LINA BURLEY STUDIO linjayb22@gmail.com

First Friday Reception 3-6 p.m.

Featuring sea and landscapes, this well known local artist’s works in oils and watercolor focus on the reflected light and natural forms that capture the essence of Maine. The studio is located at 575 Ocean Point Road in East Boothbay and is also open by appointment. 207-633-4515 or 207 350-2165.

OCEAN POINT STUDIO, VISIONS OF MAINE www.corinnemcintyre.com 

First Friday Reception 4-7 p.m. with refreshments

Celebrating our 21st year! Featuring new Plein Air paintings of the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre and Maine inspired fine art pottery by Fred McIntyre. Come celebrate at 130 Van Horn Road, East Boothbay. 207-633-3990.

Boothbay galleries

THE BUTKE GALLERY www.thebutkegallery.com

First Friday Reception 3-5 p.m.

Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by John and handwoven cotton and wool scarves, vests, cocoons and other clothing items by Jill. Open House 3-5 pm. Refreshments. Gallery located at 33 Isle of Springs Road on Sawyer’s Island. Directions: Boothbay Common to Corey Lane (right onto Barter’s Island Road, left onto Sawyer’s Island Road, right onto Isle of Springs Road. 207-633-3442.

MY VIEW POINT GALLERY

First Friday Reception 4-7 p.m.

Open house featuring oil and watercolor paintings. Local views and more by Joyce Hines. Located at 459 Wiscasset Road/Route 27. Directions: Just 2.5 miles north of Boothbay Town Office. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.

Boothbay Harbor galleries

BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY www.boothbayharborframers.com

First Friday Reception 2-5 p.m.

We have several new artists in our gallery this summer. Oil paintings by Peter E. Egeli, watercolors by Frizi Morrison AWS, and an egg tempera by Thomas Block join the work of Meg Azzoni, Earle Barlow, Cheryl Blaydon, Lina Burley, Normand Chartier, Harry Day, Rick Dickinson, Ethel Fowler, Ruth Lepper Gardner, Consuelo Hanks, Carol Jesson, Roger Milinowski, Hazel Nickerson, Ron & Monique Parry, Carlton Plummer, Keith Schneider, Helen St.Clair, Tony van Hasselt, Judi Wagner and Allan Walton. Please stop in for refreshments and to browse! 185 Townsend Avenue, in the Meadow Mall under the turquoise awning. 207-633-3966.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY www.goldsmithgallery.net

First Friday Reception 4-7 p.m.

“Constructions: The fine art of a good eye and found objects” by Andy Benoit through July 30. The world premiere of this wonderful and whimsical exhibit, is wood and paint, and talent blended with a good dose of  humor. An artist's reception for the artist (and public) will be Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. 41 Commercial Street. Hours:  Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 207-633-6252.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY www.headoftheharborgallery.com

First Friday Reception 4-8 p.m.

New nautical, maritime and coastal works in oil by Roger Milinowski. Light refreshments during reception. 31 Union Street. 207-633-1001.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION www.boothbayartists.org

First Friday Reception 5-7 p.m.

An all new exhibition showing new works by over 100 talented emerging and established fine artists. The gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Located at 1 Townsend Avenue. 207-633-2703.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART www.studio53fineart.com

First Friday & New Show Reception 5-8 p.m.

“Pieced Together: New Mixed Media Works” by Paula Ragsdale, Nikki Schumann, Kim Villard, and Philippe Villard “Original Work by Four Artists Inspired by Discovered Materials” through July 27. Located at 53 Townsend Avenue. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  207-633-2755 or 207-380-7554.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY www.joytothewind.com

First Friday Reception 7-9 p.m.

“Chalk Lines and Notes to Self” new works in small pastel formats by Lynne Seitzer.  Also new selections by John M. T. Seitzer. The gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then will reopen for the reception/celebration at 7 p.m. Come see the new work and join us for our wine and chocolate. 34 Atlantic Avenue on the east side of the footbridge. 207-633-7025.