The Lyme Art Association
What's Happening Soon!
Expanding Visions On View June 6 - July 17
From June 6 to July 17, view the wonderfully unique and exquisite art of the Lyme Art Association’s latest exhibitions, Expanding Visions and the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibiton. The online gallery for Expanding Visions is now up. Check it out here.
June 6 – 27, gallery visitors can view WET: A World of Water, the Young Artists Exhibition in LAA’s Mile Brook Gallery. Artists ages 5 – 18 painted and drew pieces that dipicted marine life and life along the water. Awards ceremony for this show is Saturday, June 21 at 11 am.
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!
Paint the Town is September 6. Register Today!
Summer Workshops
Painting the Connecticut Shore with Jacqueline Jones June 27 – 29
Painting Floral Still Life with Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink July 12 – 13
The Oil Painter’s Guide: From Idea to Finished Landscape with TJ Cunningham July 17 – 20
Painting Light with Mike Laiuppa August 9 – 10
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Summer Classes
Tuesdays, July 8 – August 12: Plein Air Sketches: Fine-Tuning to Finish with Catherine Puccio (Studio Class)
Tuesdays, July 15 – August 5: Drawing Garden Veggies with Betsy Barry (Online Class)
No critiques or demos scheduled at this time. Check back for updates.
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No Art Talks scheduled at this time. Please check back for updates.
All 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
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
Expanding Visions Reception
Karen Israel Art Demo
Exhibitions
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
June 6 – July 17
Expanding Visions
juried members show
Hudson Valley Art Association’s
92nd Annual Juried Exhibition
guest show
WET: A World of Water
Young Artists (ages 5 – 18) Exhibition
on view June 6 – 27
Upcoming Exhibitions
July 25 – September 4
104th Elected Artists Exhibition
open to elected artists only
Red Hot
open to all members
New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibition
guest show
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.
Videos
