Coming Events LRAA Gallery

May 7th to 22nd

Opening Reception
May 9th ~ 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Come Cheer on these young artists as they accept their Awards & Prizes.

Inspire your young artist to dream big and create boldly! Our Kids Exhibit offers children and teens the exciting opportunity to see their artwork proudly displayed in a real gallery setting. From imaginative pencil drawings and vibrant paintings to mixed media creations and photography, artwork in all media is welcome and encouraged.

To celebrate creativity at every stage, submissions are grouped by age—Kindergarten–2nd Grade, 3rd–5th Grade, 6th–8th Grade, and 9th–12th Grade—giving each artist a meaningful and age-appropriate platform to shine. Participating in the Kids Exhibit builds confidence, nurtures self-expression, and allows young creators to experience the joy of sharing their vision with the community.

We invite parents to help spark a lifelong love of the arts by encouraging their child to submit a piece. This exhibit is a celebration of imagination, effort, and creativity—where every young artist’s voice is valued and every work tells a story.

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

Registration Form Coming Soon

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