Lily Pad Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting the finest quality realism, naturalism, impressionism, and abstract works of art.   Lily Pad Gallery has been continually featuring world class fine art for over 40 years and represents over 80 fine artists. We welcome the opportunity to assist selecting the perfect artwork for individual collectors and professional designers. 

Lily Pad Gallery consists of 2 locations:  Lily Pad East located along the harbor in historic Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and Lily Pad West in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  

Lily Pad Gallery was founded on the simple idea of bringing visual beauty into our everyday experience.

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 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.

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 a new gallery when the city began losing several of its long-standing art spaces.

Today, Alan owns 2 Lily Pad Galleries which consist of Lily Pad East in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and Lily Pad West in Milwaukee, Wisconsin—bringing exceptional artwork to collectors in both communities.

virtual gallery tour

Now Closed for the 2025 Season in  Watch Hill, Rhode Island!

Take a sneak peek here online, or better yet, visit us in person at the gallery. Simply call or text in the off season to request a private viewing 401-559-6157.