Now on View:
Celebrating Young Artists
May 7th to 22nd
Come see the gallery through the eyes of young artists. Our Kids Exhibit is now open, featuring an inspiring collection of artwork created by children and teens from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
From colorful paintings and imaginative drawings to mixed media pieces, this exhibit celebrates creativity at every age and stage. Each piece reflects the confidence, curiosity, and personal vision of a young artist brave enough to share their work with the community.
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibit, enjoy the range of talent on display, and help celebrate the effort, imagination, and artistic growth behind every entry. Prizes will be awarded by age group, recognizing young artists in Kindergarten–2nd Grade, 3rd–5th Grade, 6th–8th Grade, and 9th–12th Grade.
Bring family, friends, and art lovers of all ages. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young creators, encourage their confidence, and remind them that their voices and visions matter.
Please Support this Events Generous Sponsors
A Juried Showcase
of Regional Excellence
A juried exhibition featuring outstanding works from
Lakes Region Art Association members — celebrating creativity,
craftsmanship, and the enduring strength of
New Hampshire’s artistic community.
The 86th Annual Members Exhibit at the Lakes Region Art Gallery is one of the region’s most anticipated fine art events of the year—bringing together a diverse collection of work from talented local artists in a professionally juried competition.
Open to all LRAA members in good standing, this exhibit represents a wide range of artistic expression, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel paintings, photography, drawing, and mixed media. Each piece is thoughtfully created and carefully presented, offering visitors a rich and varied viewing experience. While the number of works varies each year, guests can typically expect to enjoy between 30 and 50 pieces of original fine art.
This is a juried competition, with awards including Best in Show, First Place, and Second Place, judged by professionals from outside the organization. This independent evaluation ensures a high standard of excellence and adds prestige to both the exhibit and its participating artists.
For collectors and art enthusiasts, this exhibit offers a unique opportunity to acquire original works from emerging and established regional artists. Most artwork is available for purchase. Collectors may secure a piece with a 50% deposit, with all sold works remaining on display through the close of the exhibit on August 31, 2026.
📍 Visit the Exhibit
July 30 – August 30, 2026
Lakes Region Art Gallery
Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite 300
Tilton, NH 03276
Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday, Opens at 10:00 AM
Admission: Free and open to the public
🎉 Artist Reception & Awards Evening
Join us for an evening celebrating local art and the artists behind it:
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Free and open to the public
Meet the artists
Light refreshments served
Award winners announced
Coming Mid-September
The Lakes Region Art Association invites member artists to celebrate the movement, mood, and beauty of New England’s autumn season through the Wind & Waves Exhibit.
This themed exhibit will feature new artwork inspired by the changing light, shifting skies, crisp air, restless waters, and rich seasonal colors that define fall in New Hampshire and throughout New England. From windswept lakeshores and rolling clouds to brilliant foliage reflected on water, artists are encouraged to create work that draws viewers into the atmosphere of autumn.
Member submissions may explore the season through landscape, seascape, wildlife, still life, abstraction, or personal interpretation. Whether calm and reflective or bold and energetic, each piece should evoke the feeling of fall—its motion, color, texture, and spirit.
Visitors to the exhibit will experience a visual journey through one of New England’s most beloved seasons, as interpreted by the talented artists of the Lakes Region Art Association.
Balderdash & Coffee has been suspended for the busy summer month. We hope you all enjoy the warm days ahead.
Solo Shows Available in 2026
Are you ready to Show-Off?
Are you ready to showcase your art in a venue designed to highlight your creative vision? The Lakes Region Art Gallery offers a spacious, 3,000-square-foot gallery in a bustling outdoor mall setting—perfect for your "Solo Show." With a clean, modern atmosphere and versatile pop-up display walls (or the option to bring your own setup), our gallery provides the ideal environment for any artistic medium. Hosting an artist-sponsored reception adds a personal touch, and we’ll work with you to promote your exhibit through our newsletters and newspaper listings, ensuring your event gets the attention it deserves. Let your art take center stage!
Step #1: Please read the following two documents before applying for a Solo Show in the Lakes Region Art Gallery
Step #2: Once Step #1 is complete, fill in this short form to get your request processed
The Lakes Region Art Association and it’s members art can be found in numerous locations around the lakes region. The following is a listing of venues where our pop-up exhibits can be found.
The Holiday Inn - Lobby Display
75 Tilton Road, NH-140, Tilton, NH 03276
A rotating display changes roughly every six weeks.
The Flip Side Restaurant
566 Main St, Laconia, NH 03246
Meredith Village Saving Bank
66 N Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Huggins Hospital
240 S Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894