Inside the Gallery
Spotlight on Talent:
Artist of the Month - March 2026
Celebrating the Best of Lakes Region Creativity!
LRAA members, this is your moment to shine! At every monthly Member Meeting, you can submit one stunning piece for our Artist of the Month competition—judged right before the always-inspiring ArtTalk presentation. Winners earn the thrill of seeing their work proudly displayed (and available for sale!) for a full month across prime public spots in the Lakes Region, including welcoming banks, libraries, and local businesses that generously partner with us.
Honorable Mention Artists – On Display Now! Come explore these standout pieces at the following community locations through the third week of April:
Sally Hibberd – Camden National Bank, Tilton
Gail Brunt – Laconia Public Library
Sherwood Frazier – Camden National Bank, Meredith
Jim Cryan – Gilford Public Library
Liz Cryan – Franklin Savings Bank, Gilford
Martha Aucoin – Camden National Bank, Laconia
Pat Anderson – Franklin Savings Bank, Franklin (Not pictured)
Stop by during errands or lunch—discover local art right where you are. Congratulations to all our March artists! 🎨
March 2026 Artists of the Month (Left to Right)
Back Row: Sherwood Frazier, Sally Hibberd, James Cryan, Don Giguere
Front Row: Gail Brunt, Elizabeth Cryan, Martha Aucoin
These exceptional artworks will grace Lakes Region venues through the third week of April 2026—perfect timing to catch spring vibes while enjoying local talent!
First Place Winner – Don Giguere
Congratulations to Don, our March standout! He has the special privilege of showcasing multiple pieces of his captivating work at the charming Annie’s Cafe & Catering in Laconia, NH. Swing by for their mouthwatering homemade soups, creative sandwiches, fresh salads, and coffee—then linger a little longer to soak in Don's art over a delicious meal. It's the perfect spot to treat yourself and discover something beautiful!
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.
Young at Art
with Tom Hitchcock
Saturdays 10am to noon
March 7th, 21st, 28th
April 11th, 18th & 25th
Pencil Drawing and Painting in acrylics will be the key subjects with some Art History taught as well.
Cost is $30 per 2 hour session which includes ALL art materials.
This class is for very serious art students ages 12 to 80.
Please check in with Tom before coming to each class.
Call Tom Hitchcock at 603.496.6768 or email tosshitch3@gmail.com.
In case of winter storms, please call Tom to verify class still being held.
Watercolor Workshop
with Pat Edsall
Watercolor Workshops 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
Class Dates:
April 8th & 22nd
May 13th & 27th
Workshops include beginner to experienced artists. Join our fun workshops where you experience learning techniques and creating your style with confidence. Bring your pigments and brushes. Pat supplies the paper. Fee is: $40 per workshop.
All workshops are 1 pm - 3 pm.
All artists must pre-register with Pat by e-mail: PatEdsallDesigns@gmail.com or
by phone: 603- 472-3733 (leave a message), or 603- 289-5437 cell phone.
If you have a question, please do not hesitate to call or email Pat
New! Pastels Beyond Basics
Pastels Beyond Basics - Ready to level up your soft pastel skills? This 5-week course is for students with some prior experience—those comfortable with basic application, blending, and handling pastels—who want to build confidence, refine techniques, and develop a stronger personal style. Bring your own reference images (photos, sketches, or inspirations) and choose your path: focus deeply on one major project over the five weeks for thoughtful layering and refinement, or create five separate pieces to explore different subjects and approaches. Either way, you'll have the freedom to experiment and grow.
5-week course, 2 hours each session
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Cost: $200
Location: Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tanger Outlets,
120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300Tilton, NH
Get your name on the Notification List and be the first to learn when the class will be held and review the syllabus.
Image shown is for example of the medium and not necessarily what will be used in the class.
Watercolor Workout Class
Watercolor Workout is a fun, supportive 5-week practice class designed specifically for painters who’ve completed a beginner watercolor course (or done lots of online tutorials) but aren’t quite ready to jump into intermediate level work. Each week features a brand-new painting—drawn and ready for you on high-quality watercolor paper—so you can dive straight into painting without the stress of sketching or planning.
This “workout” focuses on building confidence and strengthening skills through guided exercises, live demonstrations, and plenty of painting time with real-time feedback from the instructor. Whether you want to keep the momentum going or finally have someone right there to answer questions as you paint, this class bridges the gap perfectly.
Sessions run Tuesday at 1:00 pm starting March 24, 2026—come get your watercolor muscles in shape!
Maximum Class Size: 10
5-week course, 2 hours each session
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, NH
Image shown is for example of the medium and not necessarily what will be used in the class.
Watch this page for upcoming classes from
Stephanie McQuade and Leigh Schoch
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.