The First Friday Art Tours highlight fine art in the Boothbay region. Paintings in a variety of media, sculpture in stone, marble, clay, and ceramics; weaving, monoprints, carved wood benches …

Boothbay Harbor galleries …

BOOTHBAY HARBOR FRAMERS GALLERY

First Friday Reception: 2-4 p.m.

Featuring new works on paper by Allan Walton. Light refreshments! 185 Townsend Ave./Meadow Mall. 207-633-3966.

 BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION

First Friday Reception: 5-7 p.m.

July exhibit features an eclectic collection of new works by 120 member/artists. Offering two floors of original wall pieces and a wide selection of bin work (including both unframed originals and fine art reproductions). Reception with lively music by the Narrow Gauge String Band. Refreshments. 1 Townsend Avenue. 207-633-2703.

 GLEASON FINE ART

First Friday & Artist Reception: 5-7 p.m.

“Kevin Beers: At Home in Maine” - The Thomaston resident has given the gallery paintings from his beloved Monhegan Island, as well as Southport Island, Thomaston, and Rockland. Share a glass of Monhegan Brewing beer with us under the gazebo! 31 Townsend Avenue. 207-633-6849.

 GOLD/SMITH GALLERY

First Friday Reception: 3-4 p.m.

Our new show, June 30-July 27, features the oils on masonite of Florentine artist Carlo Albucci - “Curious Happenings.” Gala Opening Reception for the artist on Saturday, July 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. 8 McKown Street. 207-633-6252.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY

First Friday Reception: 4-8 p.m.

New paintings by Roger Milinowski of Head of the Harbor Gallery. Refreshments. 31 Union Street. 207-633-1001.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY

First Friday Reception: 2-4 p.m.

Always something fun to see. New scenes of Ocean Point by John Michael Thomas Seitzer and some choice selections by Lynne Seitzer. Gallery and the Custom Picture Framing shop are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 34 Atlantic Avenue. 207-633-7025.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART

First Friday Reception 5-8 p.m.

“Myth, Memory & Monhegan,” narratives in oil by Lynne Seitzer and selected paintings of late Monhegan artist, Elena Jahn, showing on first floor-west galleries. Drawings and paintings: Terry Seaman, Heidi Seidelhuber, Bob Mckay, John M.T. Seitzer and Paula Ragsdale; sculpture: Donna Denniston, Dick Alden; weavings and monoprints: Cilla Alden - shown in the first floor east gallery and on second floor. Gerald Immonen and Richard Hamilton “Selected Works” on second floor. 53 Townsend Avenue. Parking and sculpture garden in back. 207-633-2755.

 ... East Boothbay galleries, by car …

PARADISE STUDIO

First Friday Reception: 2-5 p.m.

For a hidden artistic adventure extend your tour by driving slightly off the beaten path to Paradise Studio. At this open house you will see colorful yet peaceful realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and benches by Ron Serina in the gardens. Wine and refreshments will be served. 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. Paradise Studio is at number 70. Look for the yellow “Open” banner.

OCEAN POINT STUDIO/Visions of Maine

First Friday Reception: 4-7 p.m.

Oils of the Boothbay region coastal landscape by Corinne McIntyre. 130 Van Horn Road. Directions: At the traffic light turn onto Route 96/Ocean Point Road. Approximately 2 miles past the East Boothbay General Store turn right onto Van Horn Road, Ocean Point Studio is on the left 1/2 mile down. Look for the open sign and flag! 207-633-3990.