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LARAC Artist Retreat at Wiawaka Returns in Spring 2025!
May 30 - June 1
Visual artists, performing artists, composers, writers and anyone working in the arts are invited to come and stay for the weekend to refresh and restore their artistic practice, either actively creating work or in quiet introspection, inspired by Wiawaka’s beautiful setting on Lake George.
Cost: $355 person. Includes two nights stay, two breakfasts, two dinners, one lunch and access to the entire property.
Check in on Friday, May 30 begins at noon
Check out on Sunday, June 1 at noon
Reservations must be made through Wiawaka and payment is due in full at time of reservation. Call (518) 668-9690 or email wiawakareservations@gmail.com to reserve your room. Registration cut-off date will be May 19.
There will be opportunities to socialize as a full group at mealtimes, and in the evenings with a meet & greet reception on the first night of stay, and a show and share on the second evening. Participation in social events is completely optional.
Young Artist Scholarship to Artist Retreat at Wiawaka
Honoring the spirit of Wiawaka’s history of providing artists and art students a peaceful, natural location to retreat, LARAC is offering one scholarship covering all costs for a young artist age 25-40 to join the LARAC Artist Retreat this Spring, May 30-June 1, 2025. We are grateful to the Touba Family Foundation for providing grant funding for the Artist Retreat scholarship this year.
The scholarship is not necessarily financially need-based. It is offered more as support towards an artist’s growth and ongoing artistic journey. The retreat is open to artists of any gender. Interested artists must submit an application via form accessible through Apply for Young Artist Scholarship button below.
Criteria:
Practicing artists between the ages of 25-40 in visual arts, literary arts, or performing arts living and working within our region. “Practicing artist” can be defined in a wide range, from artists engaged full-time in their specific artistic discipline to artists dedicated to an ongoing active practice of their discipline while employed either full-time or part-time to pay the bills or engaged in raising a family.
Deadline to submit: April 19, 2025
Notification date: by May 3, 2025
Workshops
LARAC has developed an active workshop schedule that has something for everyone. Check out the workshop schedule often as new and inspiring workshops are being added frequently.
In addition to a robust workshop schedule for artists and art lovers of all abilities, LARAC offers a variety of programs throughout the year for artists in various stages of their practice and careers, such as professional and peer art critiques, business of art presentations, artist talks, sessions on how to apply to online shows, and much more.
To register for upcoming workshops, click on the workshop of your choice and complete the registration form, call 518-798-1144, x-2, or stop into our Lapham Gallery and register in person.
Resources
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is a state funding agency that provides support for activities of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State.
The New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is the Soapbox and Tool Box for New York State´s Nonprofits. NYCON works to build the capacity of our over 3,200 nonprofit members to enhance the quality of life in communities throughout New York State.
The mission of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is to empower artists across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives. We do this through three main program areas: cash grants and fiscal sponsorship, online resources, and professional development training.
The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of New York (VLANY) is the pioneer in arts-related legal aid and educational programs about the legal and business issues that affect artist and arts organizations.
Creative Impact: Capital Region Artist Support Group is a virtual community dedicated to taking creative action and supporting local artists. You can share or respond to opportunities, such as calls for art or artists for hires, as well as other resources you feel would be helpful.
