‘October Afternoon’ by Sue Termyn.

The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is hosting a gala reception this coming Friday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate its two new exhibitions.  The first is the 22nd Annual Associate Artists’ Exhibition of landscape, portrait, and still life paintings by Associate Artist members will be on view in the Association’s Cooper/Ferry, South, and Cole galleries from Jan. 10 through Feb. 22.  This annual exhibition featuring more than 250 works is exclusively for the LAA’s Associate Artist Members.

The second is Wonders of Winter, in which winter scenes by members of all levels will be on display in the Goodman gallery.

‘Winter Dusk’ by Del Bouree-Bach

Joe Newman, the LAA’s new Executive Director comments, “The Lyme Art Association is pleased to debut these two fantastic shows. Whether you’re looking for an Impressionist landscape like Sue Termyn’s melodic October Afternoon, or a bright, crisp winter scene, like Del-Bouree Bach’s Winter Dusk, each show offers an exceptional selection of great representational art.”

The gala reception for both exhibitions is free to the public, and will be held at the LAA, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Conn.

The LAA 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 housed 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, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1 to 5pm.

For more information on exhibitions, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, call (860) 434-7802.