The Art of Hearts for Heroes

Jackie Sandstrom, chair of Lakes Region Art Association art program to create hearts via art in recognition of the heroes who have been constantly on the "front line" serving and saving the lives of Covid-19 victims, and to show appreciation to US veterans who’ve served America, reports…

“Now in its fourth week, we’ve received over 60 submissions of heart artwork. Our objective is to create many images of hearts each with a message of gratitude towards all the doctors, nurses, first responders and our military veterans in the Lakes Region, as a way to thank and recognize them for all they’ve done,” added Sandstrom. Anyone who’d like to participate, artist or not, regardless of age, talented or not, to create a "Heart for a Hero" is invited to do so.

The LRAA Gallery has the art supplies you’ll need and LRAA member artists there to assist you, at no cost, on Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or do one or many at your home. Your "Heart for a Hero" will be displayed on the gallery walls for the for the month of March, and then on to the NH Veterans Home, Tilton, for the enjoyment of the veterans and staff. Some have really taken on the project with great gusto and submitted a number of paintings. One such inspired artist is nurse Roumiana Adams. She has produced seven each "Hearts for Heroes" paintings.

“We are so impressed and thankful for what she’s painted,” concluded Sandstrom.

The Lakes Region Art Association and Gallery is located in the Tanger Outlet Mall, suite 132, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton. For information contact: info@lraanh.org.