PALATE TO PALETTE
Palate to Palette
image: Leif Nilsson, North Cove Clothes Line Yacht Club, oil, 12×16″, autumn 2025 ©
Save the Date!
Save the date for Palate to Palette, the Lyme Art Association’s signature fall fundraiser, which is a delicious and art-filled evening featuring sumptuous fine food from top regional restaurants and caterers, live music, and a silent auction of new artwork specially created by our member artists.
This year, Palate to Palette is on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6 – 9 pm.
Come be a part of this beloved tradition that brings the community together to support the arts.
We can’t wait to see you in October.
Pictures from Palate to Palette 2025
Palate to Palette 2026 Sponsorships
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
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: Sponsorship Registration.
- Send in a Sponsorship Form (2026 form coming soon) 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 2025 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:
Melissa Imossi (Chair), Debbi Goodman, Kim Sapia, Del-Bourree Bach, Hilary Griffin, 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:
The Cooper Family
Two-Color Sponsors:
Juner & Mark Patnode, Steven & Frani Ross, Paul Sellier
Patrons:
Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach, Dr. Anne Bingham Pierson & Cordelia Pierson, Barbara & Timothy Braatz, Maureen Cochran, Brett & Jennie Enman, Anne Haviland & Russell Sharp, Randie Karhl, Lois Lawrence & Albert Lochiatto, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jeanne O’Brien, Lindsey Rotolo, Beverly & Peter Schirmeier, Len & Barbara Swec, David & Pamela Thompson, V.F. McNeil Insurance, Lorraine Yurkewicz
Donors:
Amica Companies Foundation
Beverage Sponsors:
