Celebrating art, community, and creativity in the Boothbay region

For more than 60 years, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) has been at the heart of midcoast Maine's artistic community. From exhibits featuring local artists to hands-on workshops and classes, we bring people of all ages together to enjoy, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.

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Engage with art in Boothbay

Experience exhibitions & events

With rotating monthly exhibits along with workshops, classes, and lectures, there's always something happening. Check out what's coming up.

Watercolor of a marina dock with benches and a seagull on a beam, blue water, clouds, and distant forested hills.

The Essence of August on Display at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation

The August Member’s Show at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation features over 200 works by Maine artists alongside a solo exhibition by Sarah Wilde.

Exhibits

Call for Artists: ARTinME 2026 at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Artists are being sought for the 4th annual juried, LARGE FORMAT exhibition by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), ARTinME 2026.

Call for Artists

Find Your Inner Artist with BRAF’s Summer Art Classes

Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to grow your skills or a total novice convinced you can't draw a straight line, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s (BRAF) roster of summer art classes offers something to inspire everyone.

Take Part in Art

Unleash Your Creativity: BRAF Announces Spring Art Class Lineup

NOTE: These events have passed. For our current roster of classes, visit our Art Classes page. With the coast starting to thaw, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) welcomes the community to say goodbye to this seemingly endless winter with a diverse new lineup of spring "Take Part in Art" classes and workshops. Situated in the heart of the harbor at 1 Townsend Avenue, the foundation provides a range of activities from woodcarving and floral arrangement to gelli-printing

Take Part in Art

Collage of artwork by artists that exhibit at the BRAF Gallery

Discover local artistry

Explore works from Maine artists working in a variety of styles and mediums. Whether you're looking for inspiration or a unique piece to take home, our gallery welcomes you!

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Support artists & students

At the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational nonprofit organization, we invest in the future of the visual arts with proceeds from gallery sales used to help fund our student scholarship fund, the annual K-12 student art show and Take Part in Art community engagement programs. Your support helps make it all possible. Learn more.

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Join our creative community

Artist members enjoy benefits including selling art in a prime downtown location, marketing support, and discounts to workshops and events.

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Support the arts in Boothbay

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on donations to continue offering exhibitions, scholarships, and art programs. Your gift directly supports local artists and students.

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