Inside the Gallery
Our Mission
The mission of the Lakes Region Art Association is to enhance the ability of its members to create art and to further the appreciation of art in the Lakes Region area by the promotion, education, sale, and display of the visual fine arts. The Association is a non-profit educational and cultural organization located in the Tanger Outlets, Suite 300 in Tilton, New Hampshire.
Artist of the Month - January 2025
LRAA members have the opportunity to enter a piece of artwork into the Artist of the Month Program at each monthly Member Meeting. Winners are able to display and sell a single work for a month in various public venues throughout the Lakes Region in participating Banks and Libraries or Local Businesses.
January Artists of the Month
Left to Right
Back Right: Sally Hibberd, Sherwood Frazier, Gail Brunt
Front Row: Wendy Oellers-Fulmer, Martha AuCoin
These Winning Artists' artwork will be on display in locations in the Lakes Region until February 17th.
Wendy Oellers-Fulmer, this month’s First Place winner has the distinct honor of displaying several pieces of her artwork at Annie’s Cafe & Catering in Laconia NH. Warm up with some scrumptious homemade soup and sandwiches and enjoy the art while you eat!
The art pieces for the Honorable Mention artist will be on display through January 20th in the following locations:
Sally Hibberd - Franklin Bank, Tilton
Sherwood Frazier - Northway Bank, Meredith
Martha AuCoin - Gilford Library
Gail Brunt - Franklin Saving Bank, Gilford
Art Classes
All Classes and Workshops are held in the Lake Region Art Gallery
located in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276.
Adult Watercolor Workshop with Pat Edsall
Sample of Pat Edsall’s Painting StyleAll are two-hour classes that start at 1:00 pm at the Lakes Region Art Gallery
in Suite 300.
Class Dates:
• January 8th and 22nd
• February 12th and 26th
• Please register for these Wednesday classes to attend.
• Call Pat Edsall at (603) 289-5437 or (603) 472-3733 and leave a message to register.
• Or email Pat at: patedsalldesigns@gmail.com
Saturday Morning Drawing & Painting with Tom Hitchcock
All classes are 10AM to Noon
January 4th, 11th and 25th
• This class is for very serious art students ages 14 to 80.
• Please check in with Tom before coming to each class.
• Call Tom to register at (603) 496-6768 or email: tosshitch3@gmail.com
Watercolor for Beginners
This in-person class series is designed for budding artists and absolute beginners who want to unleash their creativity while learning foundational techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.
This is a 5-week class with a maximum enrollment of 10 students
$200 ( $50 deposit at registration, balance due at start of first class)
Starts January 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
You’ll learn:
The basics of watercolor materials and tools
Essential techniques like washes, blending, and layering
Tips to create vibrant, dynamic compositions
Confidence to start your own watercolor projects
Watercolor on Canvas Returns!
This is the return of the popular 2024 curriculum. This month you’ll learn as you paint a Highland Cow.
A Prepared Canvas and class drawing included.
Bring your favorite brushes and watercolors (tube or pan).
A limited quantity of watercolor and brushes will be available at the class if needed.
$50 for the class and supplies
Pre-registration is required
New Art Classes Planned for Early 2025
Advanced Drawing and Painting Classes with Tom Hitchcock.
Click Here to email Tom Hitchcock for more information or to sign-up.
Beginner Pastel Painting with Stephanie McQuade.
Currently planned as a multi-week open class starting in February. If this interests you, Click Here to email Stephanie for more information or to be notified when the curriculum is finished.
Do you have a passion for art or photography? Is there a specific class you'd love to see offered at the Gallery?
We’d love to hear your ideas! Share what you’d like to learn by clicking the email link below.