
85th Annual Members Exhibit
Lakes Region Art Association
August 8, 2025 Reception and Awards
The 85th Annual Members Exhibit at the Lakes Region Art Gallery, proudly presented by the Lakes Region Art Association, welcomed participation from all “Participating” and “Patron” members. Each artist had the opportunity to submit up to three entries for this prestigious juried competition. At the lively reception held on August 8th, winners were revealed and awards ceremoniously bestowed. The exhibit featured a stunning array of artworks across seven distinct categories: Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Pastels, Mixed Media, Color Photography, and Black & White Photography—showcasing the remarkable breadth and talent within our vibrant artist community.
Acrylics Division
FIRST PLACE
California Burning
Sheryl Shirley
24”x 12” Acrylic Painting
$350
SECOND PLACE
Ocean Storm
Richard Cantos
9”x 12” Acrylic Painting
$350
THIRD PLACE
Classic Chris Craft
Thomas Hitchcock
22”x 10.6” Acrylic Painting
on Wood Plank
$175
Oils Division
FIRST PLACE
Plein Air Painting on Monhegan Isle
Leigh Schoch
16”x 20” Oil Painting
$725
SECOND PLACE
Jackson Falls View
Leigh Schoch
10”x 8” Oil Painting
$475
THIRD PLACE
Pierce
Sann Lavallee
20”x 24” Oil Painting
Not for Sale
Pastels Division
FIRST PLACE
Sunlight through Storm Clouds
Susie French
8”x 10” Pastel Painting
$215
SECOND PLACE
Walking in the Winter Woods
Stephanie C McQuade
18”x 24” Pastel Painting
$675
THIRD PLACE
Gazing
Gail Brunt
15”x 18” Pastel Painting
$250
Mixed Media Division
FIRST PLACE
Zerri’s’ Attar
Michael Devolve
20”x 20” Mixed Media Painting
Not for Sale
SECOND PLACE
Somewhere By the Sea
Gail Brunt
22”x 18.5” Mixed Media Painting
$350
Color Photography Division
FIRST PLACE
Bloom’n Time
Mike McQuade
24”x 12” Color Photography
$400
SECOND PLACE
Walking with Giants, Ireland
Gavin Macdonald
19”x 13” Color Photography
$275
THIRD PLACE
Icelandic Horse at Dawn
Jeremy Bonin
21”x 11” Color Photography
$600
B&W Photography Division
FIRST PLACE
Ancient Cypress Stand
Sherwood Frazier
19”x 13” B&W Photography
$150
SECOND PLACE
Moon Shadow
Linda Murphy
13”x 139” B&W Photography
$125
THIRD PLACE
Aldeyjarfoss Iceland
Gavin Macdonald
14”x 11” Color Photography
$275
Watercolor Division
FIRST PLACE
Arch Bridge, Bristol NH
Sheryl Shirley
17”x 15” Watercolor Painting
$300
SECOND PLACE
Coastal Scene
Lisa Crosby
15”x 12” Watercolor Painting
$185
THIRD PLACE
Petals & Possibility
Stephanie C McQuade
29”x 23” Watercolor Painting
$300