Lapham Gallery & Gift Shop

Admission is free and open to the public
Monday-Saturday 10am - 3pm
Thursdays 10am - 6pm
7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801

LARAC’s Lapham Gallery hosts seven exhibitions a year featuring local, regional, and national artistic talent working in a variety of different mediums and artistic genres. Our exhibitions are scheduled from January to October, with each exhibition on view for 4 weeks. Five out of our seven exhibitions feature selected artists. Every year, we host one themed Juried exhibition, as well as one Members only exhibition. Every other year we also host an Intercollegiate Art Competition which contains work from students within a 120 mile radius of LARAC. In November and December, we host our annual holiday shop which contains handcrafted gifts from regional artists.

We are located on the first floor of our renovated carriage house in historic Downtown Glens Falls. The building is directly next to beautiful Downtown City Park, the center of activity in the City. Lapham Gallery is almost 1900 square feet of stunning gallery space with just the right amount of architectural detail, painted white. First-time visitors to Lapham Gallery are always in awe of its elegance and versatility.

SHOW VI
IN THE WIND
Featuring work by Dolores Thomson and Emily Thomson

LAPHAM GALLERY
7 Lapham Place
Glens Falls

Show Dates: August 14 - September 16

Opening Reception: Friday August 14, 2026 | 5-7pm

Natural and organic forms and the flow of nature are themes present in both artists’ works but their chosen mediums to interpret these inspirations provide a vastly different experience for viewers. The pairing of 3D work with 2D work makes for a compelling and exciting experience for visitors to Lapham Gallery. Learn more about both artists, their artistic practice and methods during the Artists Talk on Thursday, September 3, 5pm. This drop-in event is free and open to the public as well.

Dolores Thomson creates works in clay in a variety of forms, wheel thrown, sculpted and hand built, making pottery for everyday use, as well as sculptural and decorative vessels. Her gracefully symmetrical clay vessels finished in a variety of firing and glazing techniques, are immediately recognizable throughout the region. Dolores works and teaches out of her studio, Clay Concepts Pottery Studio & Gallery, located in the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY. She frequently exhibits her work in shows, galleries and shops throughout our region.

Primarily working in oil paint, Emily Thomson paints large-scale florals that seek to capture the essence of abstraction within the larger form. Her flower portraits are filled with vivid colors and captivating details. The artist hopes to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the colors, patterns and shapes that make each flower a unique entity. Born and raised in Upstate NY, Emily now resides in Manassas, VA, where she is actively involved in the local art scene as both an exhibiting and teaching artist.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm, extended hours until 6pm on Thursdays

The 2026 Lapham Gallery Exhibition Schedule features an incredible lineup of visionary artists.

This year join us for opening receptions, artist talks and special events to discover new works from emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums!

Workshops & Programs

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.