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exterior of larac building, a yellow house with a blue door and blue shutters LARAC's Renovated Carriage House at 7 Lapham Place
art gallery with sculptures and pictures hanging on the walls Lapham Gallery
gift shop with items displayed on shelves and in glass cases
gift shop with artwork available for sale LARAC Gift Shop
crowd watching a feltmaking demonstration Feltmaking Demonstration
group of people participating in an altered book making workshop 'How to' Workshop, Altered Book Making Workshop
aerial view of vendor tents set up for an art festival June Arts Festival
people browsing a light vendor booth at an indoor arts festival Fall Arts Festival booth, Northeast Living Lights
three dancers dressed to perform variations from the nutcracker Dancers from Realty Dance Studio at a Holiday Shop Event
three musicians performing indoors Local Musicians, The Bluebillies performing in Lapham Gallery space
four women posing in front of a large mural Kate Hartley and participants, Community Arts Grant Recipient
artist planning out her next project Alexis Grabowski, Individual Artist Grant Recipient
artist painting a large indoor mural Artist Emily Thomson painting mural for LARAC's display case window
art gallery with sculptures and prints hanging on the walls Lapham Gallery Exhibit, Naturally Scene

Overview

"Learn, Share, and Create with LARAC; we are the entry point to arts and culture in the lower Adirondack Region. LARAC, is open Thursday-Sunday 10am-3pm, located in Downtown Glens Falls, next to beautiful City Park, behind City Hall"

LARAC is open to the public and offers arts activties and services year-round:

- Lapham Gallery, hosts 7 Fine Art Exhibitions a year of local, regional, and national talent. Exhibits run for 4 weeks, the gallery interior is stunning with just the right amount of architectural detail and exceptional lighting.

- LARAC Gift Shop, sells handmade goods created by local and regional artisans. LARAC Members receive a 10% discount on purchases. The Holiday Shop is a special festive boutique, taking place in Lapham Gallery, November- December.

- Arts Events and Workshops such as Potluck Dinners, Opening Receptions, 'How to' Workshops, and Workshops for Artists and Not for Profits, etc.

- Hosts two Juried Fine Arts Festivals a year; our June Arts Festival is one of the premier summer events of the lower Adirondack Region with over a 40 year history, taking place in Downtown City Park. This show features over 200 artists and artisans with live music from local musicians, childrens activities, and food concessions. The Fall Arts Festival is a indoor pre-holiday gift buying show with 100 artists and includes live music by local musicians, childrens activities, and food concessions.

- Administers Arts Grants to local Artists and Not for Profit Organizations in Warren and Washington Counties though the New York State Council on the Arts. Grants are given to artists/organizations to fulfill community projects in the visual arts, literary, theatrical, and/or musical fields.

- Membership services, anyone can become a Member of LARAC, benefits include discounts on purchases, discounts on workshops or events with a fee, participation in our annual Members Show if an artist plus more.

The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) was founded in 1972 to unify the arts community and establish a cultural identity for the region. LARAC is honored to support the local artistic tradition while challenging and inspiring the community's vision of what art is and what it contributes to our lives

LARAC's administrative offices, are located on the second floor of the carriage house, open Monday- Friday 10am-4pm. 

For more information, please visit our website below or visit our Social Media pages to stay up-to-date with LARAC.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
21
Thu
Watercolor Workshop at LARAC Mountain Gallery
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at LARAC Mountain Gallery 21 Bay St. (Entrance is on Maple St.)  Glens FallsNY  12801
Jun
8
Sat
2024 LARAC June Arts Festival
Glens Falls City Park   Glens FallsNY  12801
Jul
12
Fri
Adirondack Theatre Festival: Worth: An Intimate Exhibition
LARAC 7 Lapham Place  Glens FallsNY  12801
Aug
3
Sat
LARAC Locals Festival
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Glens Falls City Park Maple Street  Glens FallsNY  12801
Dec
8
Sun
LARAC Winter Arts Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Queensbury Hotel 88 Ridge Street  Glens FallsNY  12801

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