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Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening

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Natalie Back (left) and Ceal Swift joined the fun at the Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soiree.’ Photo courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME—More than 100 patrons of the arts converged last Saturday at the Lyme Art Association’s signature spring Sea & Sky Soirée fundraiser.

Executive Director Elsbeth Dowd chats with a Lyme Art Association supporter. Photo by S. Thompson.

Elsbeth Dowd, the association’s Executive Director, said she was delighted by the turnout, telling LymeLine by email, “It was wonderful to see new faces and old friends all coming together to help raise funds for the Lyme Art Association so that we can continue providing high-quality exhibitions and educational programs for our whole community.”

The event featured a raffle of themed baskets featuring unique items and experiences …

LAA artist and committee member Liane Philpotts (center) peruses the tempting basket raffle at the ‘Sea and Sky Soirée.’ Photo by S. Thompson.

… live jazz throughout the evening …

Photo by S. Thompson.

… and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Flanders Fish Market.

Photo by S. Thompson.

There was a silent auction showcasing works of art …

… and plenty of time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Smiles all round from artist Faith Satterfield (left) and her guests. Photo courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

All in all, it was a great evening for an important cause.