About
About Marc Bard
Now in double overtime of a fulfilling career as a medical illustrator, practicing physician, author, health care executive, and national health care consultant, Marc Bard currently devotes his time to embracing the Squam Lake environs with his wife Carol and, whenever possible, his children and grandchildren. He enjoys studying watercolor painting and contributing to the success of local non-profit charitable organizations by donating all proceeds from his artwork to support their missions.
About Ben Levine
Benjy Levine is a junior at Gann Academy. He enjoys digital photography, engineering, computer science, physics, and all things technology. At Gann, he is a member of 4466 R.A.B.B.I., Gann’s varsity FTC robotics team. When not deep in his devices, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, running, and spending time with his family. During the summer, he enjoys Squam Lake sunsets on the boat with his grandfather, Marc Bard.
About Paintings for a Purpose
Our Proud Sponsors
Meredith Village Savings Bank
Since its inception in 1869, Meredith Village Savings Bank has provided a safe, convenient place to save money and help people achieve their financial and personal goals for over 150 years. Today we offer a wide range of financial products and services to meet the changing needs of customers and the communities we serve. What began as a one-room operation in downtown Meredith, NH has become a successful mutual savings bank with 15 offices in 14 New Hampshire communities throughout the Lakes Region, Plymouth, Seacoast and Mount Washington Valley areas.
Moulton Farm
Under the leadership of John Moulton, Moulton Farm is a cherished New Hampshire Lakes Region resource renowned for practicing sustainable agriculture and dedicated to providing the highest quality fruits and vegetables while committed to preserving its rich soil for future generations. Located in the heart of the Region at the north end of Lake Winnipesaukee, the farm has been providing locally grown food and fun since the 1890s.
Meredith Frame Shop
Under the leadership of Davida Cook, Meredith Frame Shop is a full-service framing resource providing restoration and custom creative framing for artwork, photos, needlework, certificates, memorabilia, and shadow boxes.
Testimonials
The Kingswood Youth Center
Participation in Paintings for a Purpose provided invaluable support for the Kingswood Youth Center's enrichment programs. KYC teens participated actively in the event and were inspired by Dr. Marc Bard's work. Proceeds directly supported artistic and creative programs offered at KYC. These programs include participation in local art contests, community art projects, and center-based arts and crafts activities. One such activity was a trip to the Lakes Region Art Gallery, where several teens had work displayed.
Meredith Public Library
We at the Meredith Public Library had a wonderful experience working with Dr. Marc Bard and Paintings for a Purpose. Dr. Bard generously shared his amazing paintings, talents, and time with us throughout our collaboration. The funds that we raised were used for renovating our Teen Zone in the library, specifically going towards new shelving and furniture. These changes allowed us to rearrange the room in a more inviting manner. In addition to accommodating all the books that were in there previously, we now have additional open space that will be utilized to host teen programs in the room.
CASA New Hampshire
We are very grateful to Marc Bard and the generous proceeds from his initiative, Paintings for a Purpose, for supporting our advocacy work throughout the state on behalf of children experiencing neglect and abuse.
End 68 Hours of Hunger
The Wolfeboro Chapter serves preschool and elementary school age children in the towns of the Governor Wentworth School District. This past summer we were the fortunate recipients of a fundraiser created through Dr. Marc Bard’s Paintings for a Purpose and Meredith Village Savings Bank. The bank’s Wolfeboro office became a gallery of Dr. Bard’s artwork for the month of August, commencing with a highly attended opening event. As a result of Dr Bard’s efforts, not only did End 68 receive a generous donation to our program but we benefitted from the exposure and interest derived from the month-long art show. We appreciate all Dr. Bard has done for food-insufficient children in our community.
Restoration Acres Farm
I was lucky enough to be made a part of Paintings for a Purpose for 2024. We are incredibly thankful for everything Dr Bard has done to help our nonprofit but also several others over the years. Dr Bard treated us like we were part of his family: we had an incredible time getting to know him and being a part of this fundraiser. The fundraiser was done with such class and we had a lot of people very interested in his beautiful paintings. We are so incredibly thankful! Thanks to Dr Bard and his non-profit he raised money that helped us towards getting our teaching space set up so that we can start giving lessons to people that need to learn how to cook from scratch and reduce their home grocery bill.
Thank you, Dr Bard, for the generous donation to our nonprofit, Restoration Acres Farm.