North Water Gallery in Edgartown welcomes all to a champagne celebration to honor Ray Ellis with his first show at the gallery. The reception is tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The show will feature many new and never-before-seen works by the 88-year-old painter, including several recent up-Island watercolors, as well as his limited edition prints and signed books. Join in a toast to the artist, who will attend.

The North Water Gallery (formerly the Gardner Colby Gallery) is located on North Water street in Edgartown. You can preview the show online at northwatergallery.com and see Mr. Ellis’s work in the gallery daily.