Lyman Allyn

“Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World” is now on view! This exhibition features a dynamic series of paintings from New Haven artist Thuan Vu. 🌺 It is on view through Mar. 30.

“Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist” is now open!   This exhibition features 50 signature paintings capturing the artists’ unique vision of the world in stunning detail.   It's a must-see exhibition this holiday season!

We’re counting down until our next Art After Dark on Friday, Nov. 15! Mix and mingle with fellow art lovers and enjoy a good time around music, art, light bites, and drinks. More at lymanallyn.org/art-after-dark.

Paint, pallets, and pumpkins oh my! 🎨🎃 So many of you showed up to enjoy the Pick and Paint a Pumpkin festivities yesterday. Thank you all for making it such a FUN FFS! Next FFS 11/2 where you can design your own colorful quilt using collage materials.

We are thrilled to announce that work on the highly anticipated Lyman Allyn Park has begun. This major project will transform the Museum’s outdoor space into a twelve-acre urban art park, free and accessible for all residents of New London.

Our Exhibitions team is hard at work moving outdoor sculptures in preparation for Lyman Allyn Park!

Swaying auburn trees and colorful falling leaves make New England fall unbeatable. Happy #FirstDayofFall! J. Dension Crocker, Hunter in New England Wilderness, 1855, oil on canvas, 1969.35.

It is not too late to join us this Thursday for a special gallery talk with artist Marvin Espy and Curator Tanya Pohrt as they explore the artwork on view in “Up from the Asphalt.”   5:30 - 7 pm
Members $10 / No-members $15 RSVP to 860.443.2545 or email info@ymanallyn.org.

Our Learning & Engagement team is offsite today in Old Lyme for the Midsummer Festival. You’ll find Eileen on the lawn of the Old Lyme Inn until 3 pm. The LAAM table is hosting a creative collage project inspired by our summer exhibition “Opening Paths” by artist Imna Arroyo.

Let the games begin! This screen print by Alex Katz is the perfect image to share as the Summer Olympics kick off today in Paris. #Paris2024 #Olympics Alex Katz, Olympic Swimmer, screenprint on paper, edition 20 of 200, 20th century. Gift of Mr. Hans Neukomm, 1998.8.

“Marvin Espy: Up from the Asphalt” is now open to the public. In this exhibition, award-winning artist Marvin Espy channels his 4-year response to the senseless killing of George Floyd with soul-searching versatility and dramatic expressions. On view through Oct. 20.

Wishing you a safe and fun July 4! 🇺🇸 The Museum is closed today but will reopen tomorrow at 10 am.   . . . Nelson H. White, Bagno La Salute #2, oil on board, 2015. Gift of the artist, 2016.4

“Opening Paths” is now on view through Sept. 22!   This exhibition showcases works in various disciplines and mediums by Imna Arroyo. — La exposición "Abriendo Caminos" muestra obras de diversas disciplinas y medios de Imna Arroyo. —

The show opens to the public on Sat. 7/13, with the opening reception on Fri 7/12 from 5 -7 pm. This event is free for members, and $10 for non-members. RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext 2129 or info@lymanallyn.org. Marvin Espy, Queen, 2024, oil on wood panel, 48 x 36”.

You will not want to miss our upcoming Near::New exhibition, “Marvin Espy: UP from the Asphalt.”   Reflecting on the senseless killing of George Floyd and the universality of human experience, Marvin Espy presents new and recent paintings.

Start your game by picking up your board in person or downloading it from our Learning Resource page on our website. Find it fast by clicking here, lymanallyn.org/learning-resou….

We are celebrating over four years of our Book of the Month program with our first-ever Summer Reading Bingo! Visitors, and readers of every age, are invited to play along through Labor Day. You will also get the chance to win a small prize.

School is out for summer which means SAI is only a few weeks away! We still have a few spots open for young artists looking to be creative and dive into art. For more details on the session themes and to find the registration link, please visit bit.ly/4amtekm.

🗓️ Tuesday June 18 🕠 5:30 pm reception, talk beings at 6pm 💳 $10 member, $15 non-member ☎️ RSVP to info@lymanallyn.org OR 860.442.2545 ext 2129

It’s not too late to join us next week for a special conversation between the artist Power Boothe and Dr. George Smith. They will explore Boothe’s current exhibition, “Nothing, Then Everything,” as well as his career, philosophy and artistic process.