The Lyme Art Association (LAA) at 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, is holding its annual summer fundraiser, A Fantasy of Color, this evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Individual tickets at $65 in advance or $75 at the door are still available.
For dinner, sweet and savory crepes by Perk on Church will be served, followed by delectable desserts donated by Coffee’s Country Market.
Guests will dance the night away to the eclectic sound of The Side Doors and a silent auction of paintings and sculptures by LAA artists will be held.
Executive Director Susan Ballek says, “I’m very excited about our upcoming fundraiser, this event will pay tribute to the Impressionist movement which inspired our founding members. ”
Sponsors of this event include: Coffee’s Country Market, Old Lyme; Fromage Fine Foods, Old Saybrook; Hamilton Point Investments, Old Lyme; Perk on Church, Guilford; Studio 80 & Sculpture Grounds, Shoreline Web News LLC, Essex Savings Bank, The Bowerbird and Bank of England / ENG Lending, Milford.
Tickets purchased in advance are $65 per person, Patrons (including 2 tickets) are $250. Individual tickets purchased at the door are $75.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Lyme Art Association’s Charles A. Platt Restoration Fund established in 2008 to refurbish the historic building and grounds. Tickets are available at the Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme or by calling (860) 434-7802.
The Lyme Art Association was founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists and continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction and lectures to the community.
The Association is located at 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, in a building designed by Charles Adams Platt and located within an historic district.
Admission is free with contributions appreciated. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information on exhibitions, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, call 860-434-7802.