PALATE TO PALETTE
Tickets: $85 per person
(Support the arts even more as a Patron for $350!)
Celebrating 10 years! We’re thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of Palate to Palette, our signature fall fundraiser at the Lyme Art Association on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This has become a beloved event that brings together over 200 guests to enjoy fine art, local cuisine, music, and community – all while supporting the arts. We can’t wait to see you in October!
Tickets: $85 per person:
Palate to Palette 2025 Sponsorships Now Available!
Your sponsorship helps keep our historic gallery thriving with free exhibitions, vibrant educational programming, and a welcoming space for artists at every stage of their journey! As a Palate to Palette sponsor, you’ll enjoy:
- Complimentary event tickets
- Name recognition in print and online promotions
- Reserved parking for major sponsors
- Early access to tickets for this special year
Sponsorship Levels:
- Premiere: $5,000 (includes eight reservations, reserved parking for all guests, and the highest levels of recognition)
- Four Color: $2,500 (includes four reservations, two reserved parking spaces, and top levels of recognition)
- Three Color: $1,500 (includes two reservations, one reserved parking space, and high levels of recognition)
- Two Color: $750 (includes two reservations and high levels of recognition)
- Patron: $350 (includes two reservations and online recognition)
To sign up as a sponsor today:
- Register online by clicking here
- Send in a Sponsorship Form with a check made out to the Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
- Request an invoice by emailing Elsbeth Dowd, Executive Director
Thank you very much for your support!
The Lyme Art Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN 06-0932073
Are you a restaurant or caterer interested in participating?
Each year, we invite a select group of local restaurants and caterers to showcase their culinary talents for 200+ guests. Your participation supports the arts – and your business. In return for your generosity, we offer a strong promotional campaign. It’s also a prime opportunity to spotlight your seasonal specialties ahead of the busy holiday season.
If you are interested in joining us and becoming a part of this festive event, please contact Executive Director Elsbeth Dowd for more information!
Thank you to our 2024 Palate to Palette Board & Volunteers for all of your hard work that made this another successful event for the Lyme Art Association.
Thank you to our Restaurants, Caterers, Sponsors, Patrons, Beverage Sponsors and In-Kind Sponsors for your generous support. We are so thankful for your gifts and for your service that helps LAA continue to provide art and art opportunities for artists, art lovers, the Old Lyme community and beyond.
Palate to Palette Committee:
Debbi Goodman (Co-Chair), Kim Sapia (Co-Chair), Del-Bourree Bach, Hilary Griffin, Melissa Imossi, Lois Lawrence, Jeanne O’Brien, Mary Lyn Page, Pamela Peters, Liane Philpotts, Barbara Resnick, Paul Sellier, Cheryl Sorensen, Caitlin Vickers, and Lorraine Yurkewizc
Participating Restaurants and Caterers:
We are excited to welcome our 2025 restaurants and caterers: Coffees Country Market, Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, Flanders Fish Market, Fromage Fine Foods & Coffee, Gourmet Galley, Meriano’s Bakery, Old Lyme Inn, On the Rocks at Fox Hopyard, Pica Chica Tacos, and Sayulita.
Premier Sponsors:
Debbi & David Goodman
Four-Color Sponsors:
Three-Color Sponsors:
Two-Color Sponsors:
John & Sue Beatty, Bluewater Millwork & Construction, Juner & Mark Patnode, Reynolds’ Subaru & Boats, River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Steven & Frani Ross, Sapia Builders Corp, Ted Schaaf – Citizens Private Client, Paul Sellier, Patricia & Robert Whisker
Patrons:
Anonymous, Beard Lumber Company, Anne Bingham Pierson, Beverly Schirmeier Fine Art, Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach, Camille Chwalek, Maura Cochran, Ruth Emblin, Brett & Jennie Enman, Martha Everett, Honey Hill Property Management, Randie Kahrl, Lois Lawrence, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Madison Art Society, Linda Mariani, Shaun Mastroianni, Leif Nilsson, Jeanne O’Brien, Anne Bingham Pierson, Conrad Siefert, Katherine Simmons, Barbara & Len Swec, Pamela & David Thompson, V.F. McNeil & Company, Lorraine Yurkewicz, Gail & David Zuckerbraun
Donors:
Amica Companies Foundation
Beverage Sponsors:
