Arts & Entertainment
New Exhibitions, Workshops and Family-Friendly Events at LAA
Expanding Visions, Hudson Valley Art Association's 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition, WET: A World of Water, and more
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is the place to be this summer for its vibrant exhibitions, family-friendly events, and marvelous workshops. From June 6-July 17, LAA showcases two wonderful art shows. Featuring the various artistic styles of the LAA members, Expanding Visions includes everything from hyper-realism to nonrepresentational abstract. Through this exhibition, LAA hopes to highlight the unique and innovative perspectives of its artists and to inspire viewers to broaden their own artistic horizons.
Running concurrently is the Hudson Valley Art Association (HVAA)’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition. HVAA exhibitions aim to preserve and encourage the character, knowledge, craftsmanship and respect for the natural form, color and design which distinguishes fine art painting and sculpture. HVAA’s annual exhibition at LAA includes oils, aqua media, pastels, graphics, and sculpture.
Opening reception for both shows is Saturday, June 14 from 5-7pm.
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From June 11-July 17, celebrate the creativity of young artists, ages 5-18, with WET: A World of Water, which includes artwork of rivers, oceans, water-dwelling plants and animals, boats, swimmers, and of course, water in any form. The awards ceremony for the young artists show is June 21 at 11 am. June 21 is also Family Day at LAA, which features fun art activities for all ages, baby goats from Got Your Goat, and live music performed by award-winning songwriter, Kelly Riley.
In addition to its exhibitions, LAA offers workshops for all levels of artists. This June, students can enjoy painting portraits and the figure with Hollis Dunlap, learn Plein Air foundations with Eileen Eders, and paint the Connecticut shore with Jacqueline Jones.
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About the Lyme Art Association
Founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists, the Lyme Art Association continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork, as well as offering art instruction, lectures, and other community programs. It is located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT, in an iconic 1921 building designed by renowned architect Charles Adams Platt and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. For more information, call (860) 434-7802 or visit www.lymeartassociation.org.
