Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC)

09/06/2026

Sandra Jabaut is bringing her Charcoal Portrait workshop back to LARAC on 10/20! She will walk participants through the steps of reductive charcoal drawing, also known as negative drawing. Bring a photograph of someone to draw for your portrait! ➡ www.larac.org/workshop-calendar

09/05/2026

You probably saw our news yesterday, now it's time to put your application together!

Head to https://www.larac.org/for-artists to apply for an exhibition.

We can't wait to share the 2027 schedule of artists participating in LARAC at 1 LAWRENCE

09/04/2026

Did you know that LARAC's grant applications are open for 2027 Community Arts Grants? For over 25 years these grants have been available through LARAC and the New York State Council on the Arts, through the Statewide Community Regrant program with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. These grants are awarded annually to Warren and Washington county artists, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and groups.

LARAC'S THREE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE: Program Support,
Individual Artist Grants and Art Education Grants.

Visit: www.larac.org/grants to read through the Guidelines and to access the Application Forms.

All applicants are required to either attend a Grant Seminar or schedule a meeting with the grants coordinator to review guidelines. Please RSVP to [email protected] prior to attending

2027 Application Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2026

09/02/2026

⭐CALL FOR ART ⭐

Lapham Gallery's Annual Juried Show; All Along The Way
This call is open to both Members & Non-Members

Drop off starts Tuesday, September 22nd at 10am at our Lapham Gallery!

This is an open call for artists working in all artistic mediums.

Artists may submit up to 3 pieces
Both 2D and 3D pieces accepted
No larger than 3’ x 3’

For LARAC Members: a drop off fee of $25, for 1- 3 pieces is due at time of drop off
For non-members: a drop off fee of $35, for 1-3 pieces is due at time of drop off

Art Drop Off Dates: September 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th from 10am-3pm and September 24th from 10am-6pm

Works will be juried in-person, artists will be notified of accepted works.
Pick updates for works not accepted are Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd from 10am-3pm

Opening Reception: Friday, October 9th | 5-7pm
Juror: Katie Langford

09/02/2026

WE HAVE NEWS! 📣
LARAC has partnered with 1 Lawrence Street to provide a new exhibition space for artists!

The LARAC at 1 LAWRENCE schedule kicks off with artists Janet Cooke and Diane Swanson. Their works will be on display through the end of December.

✨A Call For Art is now open for exhibition proposals. Applications will only be considered from current LARAC Members.

Please head to the website for more info and the link to apply!
https://www.larac.org/for-artists

Not a current member? Renew online to be eligible to submit your exhibition proposal!
https://www.larac.org/join-renew

09/01/2026

From September 17-22nd LARAC's Lapham Gallery will transform into an Immersive Mixed-Reality Experience. Jack Montoya Studio brings his Multimedia Art Installation, titled AXIS MUNDI; Night of the Shamans to LARAC.

LARAC Pop Up Opening; AXIS MUNDI by Jack Montoya
We celebrate the opening on Friday September 18th from 5-7pm

Lapham Gallery
7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls

Video Credits: Artwork, Animation, and Video by Jack Montoya.
Music Credits: Melody from “Kleiner Trauermarsch” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (K.453). Theme variations, arrangement, and production by Jack Montoya.

https://www.facebook.com/jackmontoyastudio

08/30/2026

On September 15th we will host a grant seminar at the Salem Bancroft Library at 4pm. The info session will review the Guidelines and Applications for the 2027 Grant Cycle! RSVP to [email protected]

08/28/2026

‼️One spot just opened for tomorrow's full day watercolor workshop woth award winning artist Lynn D. Pratt!
If you missed out on registration, this is your chance!
Please email Diane Swanson to reserve your spot to learn watercolor technique from one of the top watercolor painters in the country!

Email: [email protected]

Lynn D. Pratt AWS-D.F., NWS, WIW

08/28/2026