Tue, 07/02/2024 - 5:00pm

David Dupree: “Lilacs on Waterford Flat,” 26” x 27” oil on canvas, 2006. The late artist’s works are featured in July at Studio 53 Fine Art. Courtesy of the gallery

BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION

1 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. The July showcase opening reception and First Friday Art Walk reception: 5 - 7 p.m. Two shows upstairs by solo artists during the month of July: David Hunter - Harbor Room Gallery and Daryne Rockett in Gallery One. www.boothbayartists.org. 207-633-2703.

GLEASON FINE ART

31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor - July show: “Henry Isaacs: From Portland to Mount Desert and Everywhere In Between.” Isaacs' unique ability is to create gorgeous, sherbet-colored paintings that bring tremendous joy to his viewers. This summer's show, running through Aug. 6, finds Henry ranging up and down Maine's peninsulas to paint the harbors and coves that catch his eye. Opening reception and Art Walk reception 5-7 p.m. www.gleasonfineart.com. 207-633-6849.

GOLD/SMITH GALLERY

8 McKown St., Boothbay Harbor - July show: Luigi Russo Papotto, “The Spirit of Play,” new drawings on pure cellulose. Toys are the tools that open the world and allow us to discover connections that we would not have noticed or thought of. Show runs through July 30. Art tour reception 4-6 p.m. https://goldsmithgallery.net. 207-633-6252.

JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY

A brand new exhibit celebrating the wonder of the “SKY.” Land and seascapes by Lynne Seitzer. Wine and chocolates from 5 to7 p.m. 34 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Call 207-633-7025 for more information.

KERR & JONES ART & CRAFT GALLERY

At 268 Ocean Point Road/Route 96, East Boothbay. Featuring the paintings of Susan Bartlett Rice and MJ Benson. Artists and First Friday reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Some parking at the gallery, other parking available at at the School Street public lot behind fire station. https://kerrjones.com. 207-380-1766.

STUDIO 53 FINE ART

At 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. There are two featured shows for July, a memorial show honoring the late painter David Dupree, and new work by Heidi Seidelhuber. First Friday reception: 4-7 p.m. Complementary food and beverages will be served.