The Lake Shore Artists are a non-profit organization that culitvates the visual arts through education, exhibitions, demonstrations, critique sessions and painting outings. The group started in November of 1973 as the Professional Artist of Ashtabula County. As membership grew, the direction of the organization was changed. Membership was opened to professionals, amateurs and anyone interested in the arts. In 1975, the name was changed to the Lake Shore Artists of Ashtabula County.

The Lake Shore Artists invite anyone interested in creative visual art to join them the second Friday of each month (except January and February) at the Arts Center. Following a 6:30 p.m. business meeting, demonstrations are held. Dues are $15 per year. Group members also get together at different times during the month to work on their individual projects and share each others company. For more information about joining the group contact Ramona Cotton at (440) 293-7888 or Cynthia Richards at (440) 993-5211.

Gallery hours:
Mon, through Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The gallery is also open before all
theatre performances and during intermission.
Admission to the gallery is free.