CURRENT EXHIBITS
On view June 5 - July 17
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13 from 5 - 7 pm
A Connecticut History
This summer in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the Lyme Art Association is having a special art show, titled A Connecticut History, which honors, questions, and illuminates the distinguished stories, people and places that continue to shape Connecticut’s identity.
A Connecticut History consists of landscapes, portraits, and still lifes related to the history and identity of Connecticut. It includes traditional & historical scenes, contemporary reinterpretations, plus conceptual approaches to depicting the state’s people, places and stories in order to create a show that honors tradition, reflects change, and offers fresh and illuminating perspectives on what defines and shapes Connecticut’s identity.
Opening reception is Saturday, June 13 from 5 – 7 pm.
Hudson Valley Art Association's 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition
Running concurrently with A Connecticut History is the Hudson Valley Art Association (HVAA)’s 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. This show aims to preserve and encourage the knowledge, craftsmanship and respect for form, color and design, which are distinguishing elements in fine art painting and sculpture. HVAA’s annual exhibition at LAA includes oils, aqua media, pastels, graphics, and sculpture.
My Town
Young Artists Show
Appreciate the creativity of young artists, ages 5-18, in My Town. Inspired by Connecticut’s rich history, My Town encourages young artists to explore what makes their community unique by depicting its people, places and culture, through artwork that is realistic, imaginative, or personal.
My Town’s awards ceremony is June 20 at 11 am. June 20 is also Family Day at LAA, which features fun art activities for all ages, and live music performed by Kipp Sturgeon, and the Wandering Fiddlers.
Learn more about Family Day here.
Learn more about LAA’s Young Artists Exhibitions here.
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.