Third Annual Art Walk Thursday will benefit NH Humane Society

MEREDITH — On December 13 from 4-7 p.m. the galleries of Meredith will host the third annual "Food for the Soul" Christmas Art Walk.

This year the proceeds from the event will benefit the New Hampshire Humane Society.

Organizers say this year's event promises to be bigger and better than last year with the addition of several fine artisans and craftsmen, horse drawn wagon and live music.

Raffle tickets are on sale for $5 at each of the participating galleries. Raffle prizes include several original works of art, unique craft items and donations from local businesses.

Participating galleries include the lakes gallery at chi-lin, Vynnart, Gallery 51, The League of NH Craftsmen, Ogelthorpe Fine Arts and Crafts and The Arts Collaborative hosted by Mame's Restaurant.

— Vynnart located at The Grotto, 30 Main Street will be featuring affordable art for the holidays. This special exhibit offers works of art by several of their artists priced at below $100.

— Gallery 51, 51 Main Street will offer special pricing on all original works of art by Christine Hodecker-George. 10% of the sales that evening will be donated to the NH Humane Society. Christine will be on hand to discuss the classes that are offered at gallery 51 throughout the

year.

— Ogelthorpe Fine Arts and Crafts features their assortment of fine arts and crafts made in the USA.

— The League of NH Craftsman has joined the artwalk this season with a full array of handmade arts and crafts by juried NH craftsman.

— The lakes gallery at chi-lin, located at 17 Lake Street, will be hosting the opening of Henrieke Strecker's new work in the lower gallery. Visitors can meet the artist and have a glass of wine or hot Passion Flower Tulsi tea served with natural NH honey.