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.

400+ Students, One Big Show: Boothbay Region’s Young Artists Take Over BRAF

A much-anticipated spring tradition, The Boothbay Region Student Art show features an impressive collection of artwork by more than 400 students from across the region.

Exhibits

Colorful abstract painting with pink flowers, green leaves in vases, and a vibrant blue and orange patterned background.

Spring Blooms Early with "Flower Show" at BRAF

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is set to bring a burst of color to the harbor with its inaugural floral-themed exhibition, "Flower Show."

Exhibits

Collage with seagulls on driftwood, a landscape painting, digital bird art, and a floral arrangement. Text: Take Part in Art.

Unleash Your Creativity: BRAF Announces Spring Art Class Lineup

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 and digital painting. “Our spring Take Part in Art programming is designed to be accessibl

Take Part in Art

Vibrant flowers in a glass jar on a light wooden table. Green background, with shades of orange, pink, red, and yellow blooms.

Call for Artists:“Flower Show”

BRAF announces "call for artists" for its inaugural floral-themed exhibit, "Flower Show."

Call for Artists

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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