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

The Team and the Celebration