Boothbay Harbor

MACDONALD STAINED GLASS, LTD. First Friday reception: 5 p.m. - until everyone's tired.

Visit master stained glass artist Dick Macdonald in the newly refurbished showroom. There's lots of new work and lots on sale! Then it's out in the yard with candle light (looks very fine in stained glass holders), wine, and weather permitting, a fire in the garden. Directions: from Atlantic Avenue, drive to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, turn left onto Lobster Cove Road, continue for one mile. The open flag will be on the right. Located at 7 Wall Point Rd. 207-633-4815.

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

Our August Members' Show features over 120 local artists presenting a wide variety of styles, mediums, and techniques. 1 Townsend Ave. Open daily from 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY First Friday reception: 4-7 p.m.

John Vander, “The New Paintings From Badia di Cantignano.” Opening reception for the show, Saturday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibition Aug. 4 to Sept. 7. Refreshments.  7 McKown St., 207-633-6252.

GLEASON FINE ART

First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.

New show: “Henry Isaacs: New Work,” over two dozen new paintings, some of them monumental in size, form the renowned Cranberry Island/ Portland artist. Exhibition runs through Aug. 30. 31 Townsend Ave. 207-633-6849.

HEAD OF THE HARBOR GALLERY

First Friday reception: 4-8 p.m.

New art work by Roger Milinowski. Light refreshments during open house. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. 31 Union St. 207-633-1001.

JOY TO THE WIND

First Friday Reception: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"Islands and Clouds” by John M.T.Seitzer. Colorful, joy filled imagery depicting skies, clouds and a sense of humor. This friendly little gallery packs a surprising and excellent range of artistic styles and genres by artists Lynne Seitzer and John MT Seitzer. Open daily 10-5.  34 Atlantic Ave. On the east side of the harbor (four doors south from the historic footbridge). Parking available. joytothewind.com. 207-633-7025.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART

First Friday/Gala reception: 5-8 p.m.

Featured Event: “Ancient Flow”: Priscilla May Alden and Dick Alden's tapestries, monoprints and sculpture - main floor front galleries. Gerald Immonen and Robert Hamilton - second floor; front galleries. New show by Paula Ragsdale, Lynne Seitzer, Bob McKay, Donna Denniston and John M. T. Seitzer - main floor back gallery and second floor back galleries. Heidi Seidelhuber and Terry Seaman showing on third floor and back hall. 53 Townsend Ave. 207-633-2755. Off street parking in back near Sculpture Garden.

VILLARD STUDIOS

Reception: 3-6 p.m.

Explore our home studio and woodblock printing technique/showroom. We have just concluded our 12th year, natural history investigation of the “Boothbay Peninsula Environment Presented in White-Line_Color Woodblock Prints,” a ten volume set of bound portfolios -100 images in total. Share in the celebration of this modern art/rustic medium now anchored in American art history through Art/Science Fusion. We look forward to seeing you! On parle Français. 57 Campbell St. 207-633-3507. 

East Boothbay galleries … by car

OCEAN POINT STUDIO/Visions of Maine

Reception: 4-7 p.m.

Come and celebrate Ocean Point Studio's 23rd year! Featuring new plein air paintings of the Boothbay region by Corinne McIntyre. Directions: At the traffic light at Hannaford, turn onto Route 96/Ocean Point Rd. Approximately two miles past the East Boothbay General Store, turn right onto Van Horn Road, 1/2 mile down Van Horn you will see the open sign and flag at number 130. The Studio is on the left. Refreshments will be served. Open Thursday through Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 1-5 p.m. 207-633-3990.

PARADISE STUDIO

Reception: 2-5 p.m.
Come see the bright and relaxing realistic oils by Mary Ellen TK Serina and the garden benches by Ron. The garden in quite nice now! Wine and refreshments. 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. Visit daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 207-633-6093.