Lakeside Art Show Opening Reception

The Annual Lakeside Art Show will take place from June 13-July 22 in the lobby of Hoover Auditorium. The exhibit features original artwork from local artists of all ages and skill levels.

The Lakeside Art Show opening reception is Tuesday, June 13 at 6:45 p.m. in Hoover Auditorium. The reception is an opportunity to meet the award-winning artists and the first chance to purchase original artwork.

Guests may view the show and purchase artwork a half-hour prior to all Chautauqua Community Worship Services and Hoover Auditorium evening performances, as well as 2-4 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays between June 13-July 22.

Cash prizes will be awarded in the Adult and Teen Divisions ranging from $25-$400. Two special ribbons will be awarded, including the Neil Glaser Watercolor Award and the Popular Choice Award. Guests to the Art Show can vote for the Popular Choice Award, the winner of which will be announced during the final week of the show.

Lakeside staff members will select the recipient of the Laura J. Werden Lakeside Award, which will be given to the piece that best depicts a Lakeside image or scene. Werden, the namesake of this award, directed and organized the annual Lakeside Art Exhibit from 1956-1999.