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2026 LARAC Artist Retreat at Wiawaka!
Young Artists Scholarships to the Artist Retreat
Honoring the spirit of Wiawaka’s history of providing artists and art students a peaceful, natural location to retreat, this year LARAC is offering two scholarships covering all costs for two young artists age 25-40 to join the LARAC Artist Retreat in October. We are grateful to the Guild of Adirondack Artists for providing grant funding for one of our Artist Retreat scholarships this year. And LARAC is delighted to be able to fund the other scholarship.
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. There is an application process - see button below on what is required and to apply. Deadline to submit application is August 10, 2026 with a notification date of September 1, 2026.
LARAC’s Artist Retreat at Wiawaka on Lake George will take place October 2 through October 4, 2026. This the third year LARAC has been able to offer the retreat in partnership with Wiawaka Center for Women. 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. All genders welcome.
Cost: $365 person. Includes two nights stay, two breakfasts, two dinners, one lunch and access to the entire property.
Check in on Friday, Oct. 2 beginning at noon
Check out on Sunday, Oct. 4 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 Monday, September 21, 2026.
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.
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.
Our 2026 Workshops & Programs Schedule will be announced in early December.
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.
