Lauralton Hall is offering an entrance exam for 7^th grade girls on Saturday, June 1, at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration for the exam is required. Click here to pre-register and complete the online application. Please call the Admissions Office at (203) 878-3333 if you have questions or need additional information.

During the week of May 20, students in Peg McGowan’s health classes welcomed Jamie Lazarus, a representative of Donate Life Connecticut, an organization dedicated to the purpose of public education and awareness for all Connecticut residents concerning the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and increasing the number of registered donors.

The Environmental Club wowed the crowd with innovative outfits that turned trash into glam at their Annual Eco Fashion Show. Now in its eighth year, Trash the Runway is one of the club’s many activities aimed at promoting sustainable living and good stewardship of the earth.

Lauralton’s annual Spring Concert was held at the Parsons Government Center Auditorium on May 7. “Beethoven to Broadway” featured members of the Advanced Vocal Ensemble, Freshman Choir and Instrumental Ensemble and included works from Beethoven as well as Broadway hits such as Les Miserables, Rent and A Chorus Line.

On May 3, thirty-four Lauralton students, dressed in pristine white togas, brilliantly dyed tunics and laurel crowns, joined hundreds of other Latin students from Connecticut middle schools and high schools in celebrating the language, culture and artistic achievements of the Ancient Romans. Latin Day MMXIII, held at Holiday Hill in Cheshire, was filled with a wide variety of workshops, presentations and competitions that immersed the students in an environment that was totally Roman. The Lauralton students quickly filled their diplomata (festival passports) with stamps by participating in hands-on workshops on fresco and vase painting, bees and honey-making, botany, astronomy and Greek dance. Popular activities were creating toga-clad teddy bears, designing buttons and molding and painting miniature clay sculptures. 

Eighth graders who will attend Lauralton in the fall gathered in the athletic center on the evening of May 10 to meet their future classmates. They were greeted by sophomore and junior mentors who hosted Fun Night for the Class of 2017.

The annual Fine Arts Festival, held in the Claven Auditorium on the evening of May 1, included an exhibit of student two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks as well as student musical performances.

The 29th Claven Awards ceremony and dinner took place at Race Brook Country Club in Orange on April 27. The Claven Award, inaugurated in 1980 to honor individuals who are committed to serving in the Mercy tradition, is named for Lauralton Hall’s foundress, Mother Mary Augustine Claven. The awards ceremony includes the presentation of the McClean Award, named for Rev. Peter H. McClean, revered mentor, chaplain and lifelong friend of Lauralton Hall, and The Reverend Cornelius J. Doherty Distinguished Service Award.

The annual Alumnae Induction/Class Tree Planting Ceremony took place on April 30. To begin the ceremony, the Class of 2013 gathered in the chapel where the significance of staying connected was explained and symbols of the ceremony were given to the seniors. The luncheon that followed included the reading of the class history by class officers, and the traditional planting of the class tree ended the festivities.

Lauralton’s forensic students recently had an exciting visit from a world renowned guest speaker, Dr. Henry Lee. The legendary forensic scientist gave an inspiring presentation that expanded their interest in the world of forensics, regaling them with stories from several of his cases including war crimes in Bosnia and Croatia, the suicide of Vince Foster, President Clinton's former White House attorney and the JFK assassination.

On April 24, Adrianna Farmer and Robin Cullen, Program Coordinators for the Connecticut Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) presented a pre-prom assembly program for Lauralton Hall juniors and seniors. “Is It Worth It?” highlighted the dangers of underage drinking and the importance of responsible decision-making.

The MPA Fashion Show and Brunch, held in early April at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, was a tremendous success thanks to our Class of 2013 models and their mothers!  Fashions by Island Outfitters and Teen Scene graced the runway and hair and make-up was generously provided by HAIR of Fairfield. The room overflowed with guests from all classes, as well as our special guests-members from the incoming Class of 2017.

The Youth & Government Club of Lauralton Hall, 83 members strong, was the largest of the delegations from high schools throughout the state that recently participated in the annual state conference in Hartford. “It was very successful for all involved,” stated club moderator and history teacher Mark Allen. The club is a mock legislative program associated with the YMCA, in which students assume the roles of state representatives and senators creating original bills which they debate, vote upon, and submit to the student governor to sign into “law.” In addition, the program offers a student-run newspaper that publishes six issues throughout the weekend, a lobbyist program and a mock trial program, and many Lauralton students participate in these additional activities.

Several Lauralton students had their bills successfully debated and passed. Kiernan Black, ’14 and Maureen Connolly, ‘14 won the award of Best Bill for their bill requiring baby changing stations in all public bathrooms. Among the many Lauralton students recognized for their individual contributions and achievements were Abby Janik, ’14 who won Outstanding Journalist and Marissa Browne, ’15 and Marissa Favano, ’15, winners of the coveted Youth in Law crown out of a very large field that included eight teams from Lauralton alone.

Two of our students were elected to state offices: Ana Peruzzi, ’14 is Secretary of State and, for the second year in a row, Abby Janik, ’14 is Editor in Chief of theYAG newspaper.

Lauralton proudly congratulates all members of Youth and Government for their performance at the state conference!

In early April, female leaders from a broad spectrum of careers converged on Lauralton with one goal in mind: to inspire the students to be bold, take risks and make a difference in their future professions. This innovative program is called Game Changers Day. It drew an impressive panel of 14 women who shared their experiences and offered insight into the career paths they chose, including the arts, law, athletics, politics, architecture, education, finance and engineering.

On a Saturday evening in early April, nearly 200 parents, students, faculty, staff, alumnae, family and friends came out to support Lauralton and watch the Sound Tigers vs. Connecticut Whaleice hockey game at Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard arena.

The first week of April was anti-idling week at Lauralton, the second annual awareness-raising event run by the Environmental Club. Last year Madeline Rudden, 12 was able to acquire three anti-idling signs from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for the campus. The signs remind drivers that it is against state law to idle for more than three minutes. o raise awareness about the signs and the state law, the club started anti-idling week last year. 

Lauralton’s Claven Auditorium came alive after school on April 3 with Irish music and both Irish and salsa dancing during the fun-filled International Fair sponsored by the World Languages Department.

The recent Sophomore Parent College Info Night provided an introduction to the Lauralton Hall college planning curriculum. The program is designed to assist parents in understanding the college planning process in broad strokes.

Twenty-five students accompanied by faculty members Marilyn Cummings, Donna DiMassa and Regina Moller visited Normandy and Paris during February break. The trip was a voyage of discovery from many perspectives, historical and cultural, as well as persona…learning to get along with each other on a 24/7 basis and navigating the vagaries of the Paris metro system.

Looking for a quality fun time for your kids this summer? Sports & Enrichment for Kids! at Lauralton Hall is the place to be with top notch adult staff to guide your child through a week--or more--of learning and fun in a safe environment.

Spirit Week, annually sponsored by Student Council, was celebrated in March this year. Members of the Student Council, numbering more than 100, voted early in the year on the themes for each day of this extremely popular and highly anticipated week-long event:  Monday - Pajama Day, Tuesday  - Character or Celebrity Day, Wednesday - Twin Day, Thursday - Decades Day.

A group of excited Lauralton students is currently experiencing an amazing adventure in Guatemala. The students will return to the United States on February 24, and more information will be posted here after their return, so please ckeck back. 

To promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education for girls and to provide participants the opportunity to enjoy themselves while applying the basic themes of science in a practical, experimental context, Lauralton Hall is again offering Science Olympics for Girls on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The event theme, “Science is FUN!” is well chosen since the event offers a unique opportunity for student-centered, team building skills to be developed in a fun setting.

Parents of prospective students are invited to visit the school for coffee and a tour on Tuesday, April 2, anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The annual Student Council-sponsored Semi-formal Dance for freshmen and sophomorres, held on March 15 in the Claven Auditorium, was a huge success with 250 students in attendance!

The Crusaders were runners up in the CIAC Class LL Championship held at Mohegan Sun on March 16!

The World Language Department recently inducted 80 new members into the French, Latin and Spanish National Honor Societies. Separate ceremonies were held for each language but all reflected a common thread—students who are interested in foreign languages, foreign culture, and who feel a connection to people living in communities around the world.

Congratulations to seniors Alyssa Fratarcangeli and Caitlin Bennett who signed National Letters of Intent on March 6. Alyssa will play soccer at the University of Massachusetts and Caitlin will be playing field hockey at Fairfield University.

Congratulations to the Lauralton basketball team, 2013 SWC Champions! On February 22, Lauralton defeated Notre Dame of Fairfield for the SWC Championship. Senior Michelle DeSantis, was named game MVP!

The annual weekend ski/snowboard trip to Sunday River Ski Area in Maine took place during the first weekend in March. Twenty-one girls and three chaperons skied, snowboarded, and snowshoed in near perfect conditions. From first-time freshmen to the four-year veterans, beginners to experts, everyone had a great time. Old friendships were strengthened and new ones made.

It was a high spirited crowd that came out to celebrate Irish Night on March 2. Lauralton faculty member and Celtic music master Damien Connolly and his band TRAD entertained early arrivals and eager table decorators with traditional Irish jigs and reels. TRAD was followed by the sounds of thundering bagpipes and drums as the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band marched in, signifying the official start of this spectacular event.

The Class of 2013 celebrated at the traditional 100 Days Dinner on February 27, marking the one hundred day countdown to graduation. Festivities began with a look ahead presented by Class President Isabella Dalena who noted that these four years have passed quickly and reminded her classmates of the importance of the bond that they share.

While much of the country was choosing their team for the Super Bowl and dreaming of an afternoon laden with chicken wings and other delicious snacks, the young ladies of Lauralton Hall’s National Honor Society were thinking about making a “souper” difference in their local community. 

The Lauralton legacy continues as accepted eighth graders and current freshmen whose mothers and/or grandmothers graduated from Lauralton were recognized at the Annual Legacy Reception in late January. Families were joined by faculty and staff, several of whom are Lauralton alum and members of the Alumnae Board.

On a recent chilly February morning, thirty-one cold but excited AP Environmental Science students participated in the first of three bird watching events on the Lauralton campus. Subsequent events will take place in March and May.

On December 12, Lauralton Spanish Club members traveled to Caroline House in Bridgeport to reach out to the Hispanic community in our area and give toys to their 29 preschoolers.

Sandy Hook, Newtown: Lauralton Hall students Julie LePerch left and Helene Sorensen, both of Newtown, hung ornaments donated or made by the students of Lauralton Hall, at the Christmas trees erected at the makeshift memorial at the entrance to the Sandy Hook School. Since the girls live in town they volunteered to hang the ornaments for their classmates. --Mara Lavitt/New Haven Register 12/18/12

On December 12 Storm, the mascot for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers ice hockey team raised spirits at Lauralton Hall’s Winter Pep Rally. He tossed out tee shirts, judged the freeze dance contest and participated in several creative competitions. Hosted by Student Council, the Pep Rally was a fun way to recognize the hard work and dedication of Lauralton athletes who play winter sports.

Staff, students and faculty were treated to an afternoon of international culinary delights on December 11 at the Cultural Tasting sponsored by LH CARES. Club members each brought in a special dish that represented the diversity of their ethnic backgrounds. "The event was launched last year as part of Global Solidarity Week,” said club moderator Connie Tallman. “This year we are doing it to kick off the holiday season. There were dishes from Haiti, Norway, Poland, Italy, Ireland, Jamaica, Philippines, and Dominican Republic, as well as American southern cooking.”

Three Lauralton students who submitted Christmas-themed articles for publication in the Youth Page of Fairfield County Catholic, the magazine of the Bridgeport Diocese, were honored to have their stories published in the December issue! Emilia Tanu, ’13 was designated as December’s Youth Page Guest Columnist, and Michelle Martire, ’13 and Una Moyse, ’15 were both named “Honorable Mention - Guest Columnists.”

For the past several weeks students have been dropping letters and cards into a mailbox decorated with a red Santa hat and green garlands. No, the letters aren’t headed to the North Pole with requests for video games or new clothes, the letters are going to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world.

by Pam Boynton

In a ceremony marked by the traditional lighting of candles, the Lauralton Hall chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 58 new members—4 seniors and 54 juniors. "The inductees tonight are a special group, recognized for their academic prowess and attention to community service, leadership, and character," said Chris Cook, Co-Moderator of the chapter. "We are so very proud of all that these young women have accomplished. It will be our pleasure to watch as they grow and shape their world," Mrs. Cook added.

On a recent December Friday evening, members of the Class of 2013 celebrated at their Senior Dance. Chaperones formed a receiving line to greet the seniors and their dates as they walked through the doors of the Claven Auditorium and stepped into a winter wonderland with streamers, balloons and Christmas lights.

The sophomore class kicked off the Christmas season with an after-school Sophomore Christmas Social on December 4. “It was the class officers’ idea,” says Sophomore Class Moderator Erin Pinsince. “The girls wanted a chance to get together before the holidays and wish each other well for the New Year.” There was an abundance of sweet treats, fun games and holiday cheer. “This time of year can be stressful,” said Daniella Swaby. “The Sophomore Social was a great way to forget about tests and deadlines and just have fun.” Katrina Stepan added, “It was also a nice way of reminding us that we really are one big family.”

“My dream is to make it possible for displaced women and girls in Southern Sudan to dream their own dreams and develop their talents and build better lives for their own children.”

--Sister Marilyn Lacey

Lauralton recently participated in Global Solidarity Week, part of the Global Solidarity Initiative, an innovative programdeveloped by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to educate and engage young people to learn more about pressing global issues and to take faith-filled action on behalf of people who are poor and vulnerable. CRS works in more than 100 countries, providing lifesaving relief in the wake of natural and man-made disasters as well as helping people out of poverty. Lauralton Hall is one of a select group of Catholic high schools in the United States that has partnered with CRS. The week included curriculum based activities and presentations by guest speakers including CRS Education Outreach Program Officer Dennis Fisher.

The Lauralton Hall Music Department thanks the many members of their recent Christmas Concert audience for the multitude of generous donations of non-perishable food items. After the concert, representatives from the music department delivered the donations to Milford’s Beth-El Center.

The Environmental Club celebrated with its eighth annual trash-free-lunch marathon. During the three days of trash-free lunch, from November 14 to 16, students and faculty brought trash-free lunches to school in order to enter a drawing for raffle prizes. They received a separate raffle ticket for each of the following: a reusable sandwich container, a cloth napkin, permanent lunch box, flatware, and a permanent water bottle.

Spirits ran high at Lauralton on the day before Thanksgiving break as the school hosted the Third Annual Powder Puff Football game between the seniors and the juniors. “This is a great tradition,” said Lauralton Hall business and math teach Jill Waldron who coached the seniors. “It’s the perfect start to the Thanksgiving holiday as it brings different “generations’ of the Lauralton family together.”

Congratulations to the Lauralton Swim Team - CIAC Class S Champions! 

October 12 was GIT Your Pink on Day at Lauralton Hall. As one of several programs created in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lauralton Hall community dressed in pink—pink shirts, pink leggings, wacky pink sunglasses—a faculty member was even spotted wearing hot pink high-top sneakers. Funds raised from this annual non-school uniform “dress down day” supported the Get In Touch (GIT) Foundation. This Milford-based foundation, a grassroots non-profit organization with an international reach, is deeply committed to breast health awareness and education. The mission of the Get in Touch Foundation, founded by ‘Breast Cancer Kickin' Survivor’ and Health Activist, MaryAnn Nilan of Milford, is to encourage females of all ages to “Get In Touch” with their bodies, information, and each other in our crusade against breast cancer.

To launch a celebration of the National Day of Writing on October 22, the English Department coordinated a wall-sized student mural, representing words and genres and all modes of writing. The celebration kicked off as students in all grades chose colored Sharpie pens and wrote their favorite words on the writing wall in the back of the dining hall. Some included favorite lines from poems or stories, headlines from international news articles, lines from favorite movies or songs, the recipes of dear friends or relatives and quotations from famous speeches.

On October 16, Detective Richard Frawley from the Milford Computer Crime Unit gave a powerful presentation to students about staying safe in the digital age. His presentation, Social Networking and Digital Pitfalls, covered issues of critical importance to teens including: cyberbullying, sextortion, remote webcams and staying safe on Facebook.

In a ceremony conducted by junior class officers on October 11, class rings were blessed by Janice May, RSM and presented to members of the Class of 2014 by President Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D. A long-standing tradition at Lauralton Hall, the presentation of class rings by alumnae mothers added a special touch to the ceremony.

Lauralton Hall’s empowered young women are exceeding both state and national averages for SAT® standardized testing for college admission. Last year, the average test scores at Lauralton were 544 in reading, 570 in mathematics and 563 in critical writing. In comparison, students enrolled in Connecticut public high schools scored an average of 512 in reading, 510 in math and 506 in critical writing; while nationally, high school students scored an average of 514 in reading, 488 in math and 496 in critical writing.

Student Council hosted the first seasonal pep rally of the year on October 5. Officers Caroline McCauley, ’13, Kiernan Black, ’14, Jessica Vanam, ’15, and Isabella Giannini, ’14 were the key organizers; they assumed responsibility for communicating the concept to each team and other participants, coordinating attire, posters, decorations and music.

Event cancelled due to hurricane Sandy - Lauralton Hall is excited to announce “A Tasting... Vines and Steins,” a unique wine tasting that will feature celebrity chef, Neil Fuentes. Join us on Friday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Ave., Milford. Learn about wines and boutique beers from experts in the field—the nuances of flavors that go into each wine or lager, and even the wine/ale-making processes. An affineur from Milford’s Villa Gourmet will be on hand to offer cheese pairing advice for wine and ale. And while you’re sipping your chardonnay, pick up culinary tips from the “The Sensational Singing Chef” Neil Fuentes.

“At Lauralton Hall, we believe in empowering women for life,” says President Antoinette (Toni) Iadarola, Ph.D. “We encourage students to strive for excellence in all that they do. The recent summer Olympics in London remind us that even the highest goals are attainable.” On September 22, teams of middle school girls from Fairfield and New Haven Counties had the opportunity to go for the Olympic gold. However, instead of winning medals in beach volleyball and synchronized swimming, they competed in fun, problem solving science projects at Lauralton’s eighth annual fall Science Olympics.

Prompted by a shared experience with Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved, Religion department chair Elizabeth Burns and English teacher Catherine Gallagher collaborated in planning and moderating a recent in-class discussion of issues of justice and punishment portrayed in the novel.

Congratulations to Lauralton’s athletic director, Nicolle Camara, one of ten new inductees at the 13th annual West Haven High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The recipients will be honored Saturday, November 24, at the West Haven Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane, West Haven.

Thank you to the students, faculty, parent volunteers and especially to those who visited our campus on September 30 and contributed to the outstanding success of Open House 2012! We were thrilled to host so many prospective students and their families.,

Last spring and summer, thanks to grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Stanton Foundation, several Lauralton teachers had the opportunity to sit on the other side of the desk and experience the thrill of being a student. Social studies teacher Marilyn Cummings received a $5,000 grant from the Stanton Foundation’s Innovation in Civics Education program; religion teacher Elizabeth Burns received an NEH grant to attend a seminar on Punishment, Politics, and Culture at Amherst College and religion teacher Jennifer Madray received an NEH Grant to attend Religious Worlds of New York 2012, a seminar sponsored by the Interfaith Center of New York that explored American Religious Diversity.

If this is a dream, don't wake me up!   - English teacher Kathryn Gorman

Lauralton Hall has appointed several dynamic new faculty members in the English and World Languages departments. They are from diverse backgrounds, but share a passion for teaching and learning. Kathryn Gorman, Jennifer Barwinski and Brian Tenney have joined the English Department. Miao Hwang is teaching Chinese.

The Lauralton community congratulates the 2012-2013 class and club officers as they take on their new leadership roles.

Lauralton’s summer program, Sports & Enrichment for Kids! was once again a big hit among parents and kids, offering fun yet educational programs including field hockey, Physics for Fun, softball, cartooning, Photoshop™--science and technology, creative writing, cooking, art and much more. Taught be a top notch adult staff, children ages six to sixteen had a blast creating cool cookies, conducting wacky science experiments and learning new athletic and study skills.

For the first time in years, students from area towns beyond Milford are traveling to school by school bus. Lauralton has contracted with a transportation company that provides bus service to and from school and the RT 127 (White Plains Road)/RT 15 commuter lot in Trumbull and the RT 111/RT 25 commuter lot on the Trumbull/Monroe line.

Members of the Lauralton Hall Class of 2016 and transfer students were formally inducted into the Lauralton Hall community at a decorous ceremony on the evening of August 28. Parents, relatives and friends joined faculty, staff, alumnae and trustees in welcoming the new students to the Lauralton family. 

The Class of 2016, 123 students strong, comes to us from 59 different schools in 25 towns. The top four feeder towns are Fairfield, Milford, Stamford and Norwalk, and the girls previously attended 26 Catholic schools, 26 public schools and 7 private schools.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2012 who were selected for the Lauralton Hall Senior Spotlight, published in the New Haven Register on August 30, 2012.

“At Lauralton, we believe in empowering women for life,” says President Antoinette (Toni) Iadarola, Ph.D. “We encourage students to strive for excellence in all that they do. The recent summer Olympics in London remind us that even the highest goals are attainable.” This fall, teams of middle school girls from Fairfield and New Haven Counties will have the opportunity to go for the Olympic gold. However, instead of winning medals in beach volley ball and synchronized swimming, they will be competing in fun, problem solving science projects at Lauralton Hall’s Science Olympics which will be held on Saturday, September 22.

After several months in development, our brand new website has launched—redesigned and revamped—to ensure that our students, parents, alumnae, staff, friends, prospective students and their parents and the public at large have full access to the entire scope of life that happens in our Lauralton hallways!

Guided by current research on how girls learn best, Lauralton Hall is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Online School for Girls, an exceptional all-girl learning community that connects students worldwide through relevant and engaging coursework in a dynamic online learning community.

Lauralton Hall president Antoinette (Toni) Iadarola, Ph.D. believes “The best way to prepare students for the future is to remain on the cutting edge of new directions in education. It’s in the DNA of our founders, the Sisters of Mercy, to be innovative and ahead of our time and we are committed to their vision.”

The core values of the Sisters of Mercy are evident not only in the words on banners displayed throughout the campus, but in daily actions of students. Achievements of Lauralton’s Outreach Program during the 2011-2012 school year reflect the tremendous impact our students make both locally and globally. The goal of the Outreach Program is to support local, national and international non-profit organizations that provide programs and projects that serve the needy and that help people around the world who are suffering from natural disasters. 

On June 3, Lauralton Hall presented diplomas to 108 young women from 26 towns across Connecticut. President Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D., gave the opening and closing remarks along with speeches from Valedictorian Megan Cogguillo and Salutatorian Abbey Guerino. These two young women and Catherine McAuley Award-winner Marisa Dowling topped a list of accomplished and service-minded graduates who will pursue higher education at some of the most competitive colleges and universities in the country, including Dartmouth, Georgetown, Mount Holyoke, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt and more.

The faculty and staff of Lauralton Hall proudly revealed the names of this year’s underclass award recipients at the annual awards ceremony on June 6. More than 150 students received awards for outstanding accomplishments in academics,athletics, the arts and for community service. 

The faculty and staff of Lauralton Hall proudly revealed the names of this year’s senior award recipients on May 23, at a ceremony held in the Claven Auditorium. Class of 2012 Valedictorian Megan Cogguillo and Salutatorian Abbey Marie Guerino topped a list of accomplished and service-minded graduates who will pursue higher education at some of the most competitive colleges and universities in the country, including Dartmouth, Georgetown, Mount Holyoke, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Vanderbilt. More than 40 seniors received awards for outstanding accomplishments in academics, athletics and for community service.

Lauralton Hall’s Visual Art Department had much to be proud of during the 2011-2012 academic year. Among other achievements, Lauralton students made strong showings in competitive art contests and a local medical office created a revolving exhibition space in its lobby for Lauralton artists.