CURRENT EXHIBITS
On view April 17 - May 29
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 19 from 2 - 4 pm
Ship to Shore
Ship to Shore: A Marine Show 2026, juried by acclaimed artist William P. Duffy. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas. From calm waters to crashing waves, open seas to secluded marshes, the annual exhibition of Ship to Shore celebrates the marine genre by encompassing a broad range of subjects related to the sea and its surrounding environment. This exhibition displays a variety of artistic styles and mediums of representational artwork that reflect nautical and marine themes.
Opening reception is Sunday, April 19 from 2 – 4 pm. The reception will include live music of sea songs sung by a sea chantey group led by Sean Murtha.
A Closer Look
Sometimes the smallest details reveal the greatest depth, and in A Closer Look, the art in this show focuses on magnification or close-up views of objects, on intimate subject matter, or on a slowed way of seeing the world. This exhibition celebrates observation, detail, and discovery, with artworks that ask viewers to pause and notice what might otherwise go unseen.
Partner Wall Program
Niantic Bay Sailing Academy
During the run of Ship to Shore, the portion of LAA’s sales from the sale of selected artwork will be donated to the Niantic Bay Sailing Academy.
The Niantic Bay Sailing Academy’s mission is to promote and develop a forum to educate youth and others in seamanship, general navigation, sailboat racing and to reinforce life and leadership skills, build character and self-esteem through an appreciation of boating and awareness of important natural resources that support these activities.
NBSA has also a commitment to sustainability. We have several regattas that are certified as Clean Regattas with Sailors for the Sea. The Clean Regattas program is rooted in five interconnected Sustainability Themes: Elimination of single use items, Environmental Stewardship, Green Boating, Responsible Waste Management and Community Involvement.