The self-guided tour of fine art exhibits, receptions and demonstrations in galleries and studios on the Boothbay peninsula, some by car, will take place Oct. 2.

Boothbay Harbor galleries

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION

1 Townsend Avenue

Reception: 4-6 p.m.

Join us in celebrating our 50th year as a members’ gallery. Over 100 regional artists are featured in the September-October Show. 207-633-2703. www.boothbayartists.org. 

GLEASON FINE ART

31 Townsend Avenue

Reception: 5-7 p.m.

The exhibition “A Season of Color” features the paintings by Andrea Peters and Tom Curry. We will be serving Monhegan Brewing Beer and wine in the gazebo. Entertainment! www.gleasonfineart.com. 207-633-6849.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY

8 McKown Street

Reception: 3-5 p.m. with vino, antipasto and arte!

Celebrating Italian artists the gallery represents, we are featuring work by Laura Bianchi, Vecchiano, Lorella Ciampelli, Livorno, Carlo Albucci, Giambassi Terme, Claudio Stefanelli, Badia di Cantignano. Pescia and Italian transplant John Vander. www.goldsmithgallery.net. 207-633-6252.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART

53 Townsend Avenue

Reception: 5-8 pm.

A casual celebration and gathering for the final 10 days of the art of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Alumni/Faculty Exhibition and the Curated Artist Collective show. Three floors of 2D and 3D art and a sculpture garden on the waterfront. Off-street parking. www.studio53fineart.com. 207-633-2755.

ALISON EVANS (Ae Home)

93 Townsend Avenue

Reception: 5-8 p.m. with light refreshments

Join Ae Home for the October First Friday with featured artist Brooke Hoerner. Brooke Hoerner is the designer behind Alyce Paul Curiosities, a collection of jewelry and other oddities. Hoerner finds inspiration in found objects, both natural and man-made and brings her pieces to life as a Cabinet of Curiosities. Visit www.alycepaul.com to see more of Hoerner’s work. 

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY

31 Union Street

Reception: 4-8 p.m. with light refreshments

Featuring new paintings by Roger Milinowski. http://headoftheharborgallery.com. 207-633-1001.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY

34 Atlantic Avenue

Reception: 2-4 p.m.

A “Last First” Open House Celebration featuring the original art of Lynne Seitzer and John M. T. Seitzer. The Gallery and the Custom Picture Framing Service hours: daily 10-5 p.m. and by appointment. www.joytothewind.com. 207-633-7025.

Visit these galleries by car

Boothbay Harbor

MACDONALD STAINED GLASS LTD.

7 Wall Point Road

Reception: 4-7 p.m.

As the day shortens, come share some candle light, wine and view the incredible, colorful stained glass works of Richard MacDonald. Directions: Drive to Our Lady Queen of Peace on Atlantic Avenue and turn left. Drive one mile, begin to look for our open flag on the right. 207-633-4815.

East Boothbay

PARADISE STUDIO

70 Paradise Point Road

Reception: 2-5 p.m. with wine and refreshments

Come see the bright and relaxing realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and the garden benches by Ron. 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. Look for the yellow open banner on the left. 207-633-6093. www.paradisestudio.net. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.