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Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association

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‘Prague Morning Light ‘(oil, 33×27, $7,900) is one of the signature paintings in the 104th Elected Artist Show on view at the Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME — On Saturday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 7 pm., an Opening Reception and awards presentation will be held for the104th Elected Artist Show and a new show titled, Red Hot. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission.

The Lyme Art Association’s Elected Artists are torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow in the footsteps of the Lyme Art Colony artists who hung their Tonalist and Impressionist works on the walls of the Old Lyme library in 1902 before building their own gallery where the LAA now has its home today.

The LAA once again showcases the very best work of this accomplished group.

‘Desert Bloom’ by Liz Monahan is one of the signature paintings of the Red Hot show currently on view at Lyme Art Association.

Red Hot celebrates the power, passion, and moving nature of the color red. Long associated with love, intense emotion, heat, and revolution, the color red holds an emotional and cultural charge that artists have used to command attention and make bold statements.  Whether used subtly or in full saturation, this exhibition invited artists to explore the many shades of red and to embrace the color red as a central element of expression.

Our guest exhibition is the New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibit. A juror selected five of its members, who exhibited in the New Haven Paint & Clay Club’s 2024 Members Exhibit to participate in the show.

The artists chosen for this year’s Select Members Show are Aspasia Anos, Jill Abele Butcher, William Butcher, Frank Bruckmann and Heidi Harrington.

The 104th Elected Artist Show and Red Hot are on view through September 11.

The New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibit is on view July 25 – August 16.

Founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists, the Lyme Art Association continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction, lectures, and other public programs to the community.

The LAA is located at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme, CT, in a building designed by Lyme colony artist and architect, Charles Adams Platt, and located within the national historic district. Admission is free with contributions appreciated. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 5 p.m., or by appointment.

For more information on exhibits, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, visit the LAA website at www.lymeartassociation.org or call (860) 434-7802.

Lyme Art Association Family Day Promises Creative Fun for All Ages, June 21

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The event will be held Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME–Lyme Art Association’s Family Day brings goats, music and more to the gallery grounds for free fun on Saturday. 

The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Lyme Street.

In addition to providing a chance to interact with goats, the event will include creative art activities, live music from award-winning songwriter Kelly Riley and refreshments. 

Join the association at 11 a.m. to honor the winners of the young artists show, WET: A World of Water: 

Ages 5 – 7: First place, Maddy Pietruszka; second place, David Ojeda; third place, Asher Lawrence

Ages 8 – 10: First place, Kiarra Yang; second place, Yulia Chen; third place, Hugo Gostkiewicz

Ages 11 – 13: First place: Pheobe Chen; second place, Mason Li; third place, Sophia Lin

Ages 14 – 18: First place, Danlu Li; second place, Jennifer Hui; third place, Ayla Jolly-Ballentine

Later on Saturday, check out Make Music Old Lyme, featuring a 4 p.m. performance by Sunny Train at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau and musicians up and down Lyme Street from 5 to 7 p.m.

Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows, Two on View Through July 17, Third Ends June 27

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Pamela Pike Gordinier’s “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round” in acrylic & charcoal is one of the signature paintings of the “Expanding Visions” exhibition at the Lyme Art Association (LAA.) Image courtesy of the LAA.

OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 14. an Opening Reception and awards ceremony for both the “Expanding Visions” show and the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free.

The shows run through July 17. 

A third show titled, “WET: A World of Water,” will also be on view and runs through June 27 in the Association’s Mile Brook Gallery. 

Artists between the ages of 5 and 18 painted and drew pieces depicting life in and around the water. 

The awards ceremony for the youth show will be held during LAA’s Family Day at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21.

The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening

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Natalie Back (left) and Ceal Swift joined the fun at the Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soiree.’ Photo courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME—More than 100 patrons of the arts converged last Saturday at the Lyme Art Association’s signature spring Sea & Sky Soirée fundraiser.

Executive Director Elsbeth Dowd chats with a Lyme Art Association supporter. Photo by S. Thompson.

Elsbeth Dowd, the association’s Executive Director, said she was delighted by the turnout, telling LymeLine by email, “It was wonderful to see new faces and old friends all coming together to help raise funds for the Lyme Art Association so that we can continue providing high-quality exhibitions and educational programs for our whole community.”

The event featured a raffle of themed baskets featuring unique items and experiences …

LAA artist and committee member Liane Philpotts (center) peruses the tempting basket raffle at the ‘Sea and Sky Soirée.’ Photo by S. Thompson.

… live jazz throughout the evening …

Photo by S. Thompson.

… and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Flanders Fish Market.

Photo by S. Thompson.

There was a silent auction showcasing works of art …

… and plenty of time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Smiles all round from artist Faith Satterfield (left) and her guests. Photo courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

All in all, it was a great evening for an important cause.

Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 29

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“Sunflowers for Ukraine,” an oil painting by Blanche Serban, will run as part of the “Sunflower’s Bloom” exhibition at the Lyme Art Association, April 18 through May 29.

OLD LYME – The spring season brings three exhibitions to the Lyme Art Association (LAA) beginning April 18. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunflower’s Bloom; Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; and Stillness: A Still Life, run through May 29 at the LAA gallery, 90 Lyme Street. 

The association in a press release said Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. 

The show is juried by Jenny Parsons, curator at the Florence Griswold Museum.

Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, will be juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. It features a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.

Stillness: A Still Life is a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.

LAA Executive Director Elsbeth Dowd said the three exhibitions showcase artistic excellence and serves a greater purpose.

“With Sunflower’s Bloom, we are using art as a means to provide tangible support for those in need, while Ship to Shore and Stillness highlight the artistic traditions that LAA has long celebrated,” Dowd said. 

The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.

Founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists, the LAA continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction, lectures, and other public programs to the community.