PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE: Annual art show, sale benefits area nonprofits

From left, local artist Dr. Marc Bard presents a watercolor depiction of Meredith Bay to Marcus Weeks, MVSB president. (Courtesy photo)

Dr. Marc Bard will once again be hosting the 'Paintings for a Purpose' art show this summer with 100 percent of profits from the sale of his watercolor art going to local charities.

The 'Paintings for a Purpose' art show will feature Dr. Bard's watercolor paintings of local sights and scenes. In addition, this year Dr. Bard is joined by Dr. John Ingard, whose inspiring Lakes Region wildlife photographs will also be available for purchase.

An opening reception will be held in late June at the MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) Main Office at 24 NH Route 25 in Meredith and art will be on display at that location throughout the month of July. During August, artwork will be displayed in the Bank's Wolfeboro Office at 66 North Main Street. All are invited to stop in to view and purchase.

"We are honored to once again have the opportunity to work with Marc to host this special event that blends an appreciation for the stunning lakes region with our shared passion for giving back," said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. "The show of support was tremendous last year, and we look forward to continuing to support Dr. Bard as he grows this event and its community impact each year."

The 2024 'Paintings for a Purpose' art show will be Dr. Bard's 5th annual fund-raiser. Last year's event raised more than $10,000, which was donated to the Meredith Food Pantry to support food insufficiency in local communities.

Visit benjylevine07.wixsite.com/paintingforapurpose to view samples of Marc's paintings.

Now in double overtime of Dr. Bard's fulfilling career as medical illustrator, practicing physician, author, health care executive, and national health care consultant, Dr. Bard currently devotes his time to enjoying his Squam Lake environs with his wife Carol and, whenever possible, his children and grandchildren. He enjoys studying watercolor painting and contributing to the success of local non-profit charitable organizations by donating all proceeds from his paintings to support their missions.

Nonprofits interested in being considered as a beneficiary of the art show are invited to complete a brief survey at surveymonkey.com/r/PaintingForAPurpose2024 on or before Friday, March 29. Beneficiaries will be selected by a committee of community members.