Lily Pad East is located on the East Coast of new New England in the historic village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Lily Pad East was founded on the simple idea of bringing visual beauty into our everyday experience.

Lily Pad East Gallery has been continually featuring world class fine art for over 40 years and represents over 65 fine artists. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting the finest quality realism, naturalism, impressionism, and abstract works of original art. 

 We welcome the opportunity to assist selecting the perfect artwork for individual collectors and professional designers. 

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a seasoned collector, or a curious soul seeking inspiration, Lily Pad welcomes you to embark on a visual journey that transcends boundaries and embraces the extraordinary. Come to the Lily Pad East Gallery experience and let the magic of art envelop you. Our gallery is a cozy space where artistic talent meets appreciative hearts!

Lisa Szaro has been working with Lily Pad Gallery hanging shows as In-house Curator and Director of Art Education at Ocean House since January 2019. As an artist herself, it was a natural transition in 2023 to step into Lily Pad Gallery and continue the legacy of building strong artist relationships and gallery show schedules.

Lisa  is a multifaceted educator whose passion for the arts has enriched the cultural landscape of Westerly, Rhode Island.  Lisa has contributed to various Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce visual art events, such as the 2025 "Nutcracker Trail", "The Whale Trail", "Westerly is Rocking", the "Butterfly Trail", and  "Fusion", a cultural event of music, food and body painting. Lisa  also enjoys her yearly contribution to the Stonington Lobster Trap Tree buoys. She illustrated of the "Pop up Book of Westerly", celebrating the town's landmarks and history, and designed and painted signage for the movie "Mystic Pizza". 

Through her curatorial endeavors, educational programs and artistic practice, Lisa continues to inspire and cultivate a vibrant arts culture along the Southeastern CT and RI Shoreline.

gallery owners

Gallery owner Alan Perlstein opened Lily Pad West in Milwaukee in early 2015, and purchased Lily Pad East in Rhode Island in 2021. 

Alan's journey began over 40 years ago with his wife Terry as passionate art collectors with modest means. After moving from Mystic, CT to Milwaukee, WI, they were inspired to open Lily Pad West Gallery. West has since been sold and now Lily Pad East continues on as it has for over 45 years, representing over 65 award winning fine artists from all over the world.