The Lyme Art Association
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New England Landscape Accepted Works List Is Here.
For accepted works, please visit the Entering an Exhibit page to find links for the exhibition tags and info about preparing your work for drop off or shipping.
Drop off / Pick up Art: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, September 12, 13 & 14 10 am – 5 pm.
Sunday, October 5 at 2 pm: “Controlled Chaos” Stippling, Ink & Watercolor Demo with Jessica Daigle | Free & Open to the Public; RSVPs recommended.
Saturday, October 11 at 2 pm: Still Life & Florals Art Demo with Kelli Folsom | Free & Open to the Public; RSVPs recommended.
Sunday, October 19 at 2 pm: “Opening The Door – Intro to Nature Journaling” Art Demo with Jessica Southwick | Free & Open to the Public; RSVPs recommended.
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No critiques are currently scheduled. Check back for updates.
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Roger Clements Art Talk: The Reluctant Portraitist – A Modest Collection Of Photos With People, Saturday, September 20 at 3 pm | Tickets: $10 per person
Bob Potter Art Talk: A Nation Divided, A Nation Restored: The World of Winslow Homer, Saturday, September 27 at 3 pm | Tickets: $10 per person
Todd Casey Art Talk & Book Signing: The Art of Still Life
Saturday, October 18 at 3 pm | Tickets: $20 per person
Todd Casey Art Talk & Book Signing: Color Handbook
Saturday, November 1 at 3 pm | Tickets: $20 per person
Most Art Talks are $10/person, unless noted otherwise.
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Coordinated by Maura Cochan, the Lyme Art Association is proud to have a plein air painting group that meets weekly on Monday mornings to paint outdoors in the spring and summer time. Maura finds a wonderful selection of landscapes, farms, town views, nature centers, marine and seascape locations in and around Old Lyme for the group to paint at.
Plein Air Painting Group – Public Series
The 2025 schedule is here. First outing is Saturday, June 14 at the Pratt House in Essex. Click here for the full schedule.
Plein Air Painting Group – Subscription Series: The 2025 Session dates are here. There are two sessions to choose from. Session 1: May 5 – July 28 (no meeting Memorial Day, May 26): FULL ; and Session 2: September 8 – October 27 for $70
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Check out our collection of videos, which includes video walk-thrus of LAA’s previous exhibition, and where our Lyme Art Association artists talk about what makes LAA special to them: Videos
Also, check out our selection of recorded art talks on our Previous Art Talks page: Previous Art Talks
Did you know that Old Lyme, CT has a deep artistic heritage? With a shared history as cornerstones of the American Impressionist movement, the Lyme Art Association and FloGris Museum are two of the most historic art destinations in New England. Enjoy a day out in Old Lyme to see what compelled great artists to make it their home – and still does today! Visit ExploreOldLyme.com to learn more.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for their generous support for the Lyme Art Association!
Fall Registration Now Open
Registration for LAA’s Fall Classes and Workshops is now open! For more information and to view the schedule, click one of the below links:
Upcoming Workshops
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Stick & Ink September 20
Learn to draw with a stick in this 1-day workshop with Howard Park & Lisa Miceli
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The Poetry of Art, The Art of Poetry October 4
An Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop & Reception with Edward Lent
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Speed Painting: Still Life October 18
One-day painting workshop with Howard Park & Lisa Miceli
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Learning from the Masters November 1 - 2
Two-day oil painting workshop with Mike Laiuppa
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Expressive Color in Pastels November 8 - 9
Two-day pastel workshop with Diana Rogers
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Palette Knife Painting November 15
Paint with a palette knife in this 1-day workshop with Howard Park & Lisa Miceli
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Bold Brushwork & Timeless Beauty December 6 - 7
Two-day still life and floral painting workshop with Kelli Folsom
Join the LAA family! Become a member of one of America’s most longstanding and respected art associations. Artists and supporters alike are eligible for membership. Benefits include eligibility to enter shows, discounts on educational programs, and the joy of membership in a community that values art.
Since our founding in 1914, LAA has been dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the rich artistic heritage of the American Impressionists. This tradition of excellence continues thanks to the generous support of individuals like you. We are so grateful that you believe in the value of this very special place where art engages us and enriches our lives.
Highlights from
Paint the Town 2025 Reception
Exhibitions
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
July 25 – September 11
104th Elected Artists Exhibition
open to elected artists only
Red Hot
open to all members
Upcoming Exhibitions
September 19 – November 6
New England Landscape
open to all members
The American Artists
Professional League Member’s Show
guest exhibition
It is the ideal gallery . . . . Greater appropriateness, beauty of proportions and refinement of taste hardly could be found . . . . Truly an artist’s gallery, built for and by and with artists.
The New York Times Book Review and Magazine
August 14, 1921
Create Art
Whether you are a beginner, are looking for a master class to burnish your skills, or just want to find a group of friendly artists to paint with in the studio or outdoors, the Lyme Art Association has a program for you.
Events
From our exhibit receptions, to our artist gatherings, to our fundraisers, Lyme Art Association events are art-centric, bringing together people who believe that art is vital to well-being and enjoyment of life.
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