Arts

OLD LYME -- Museums and galleries may be closed due to the pandemic but there is still an opportunity in Old Lyme to immerse yourself  in art by interacting with colorful sculptures in a soothing, safe outdoor environment. The four-plus acre Sculpture Grounds on Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Conn. remain open and free to the public during the Coronavirus shutdown.  The  … [Read more...] about Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme Remain Open During Pandemic, Offering Safe Solace to All

OLD LYME -- It might seem like there's nothing to do on Lyme Street at the moment since all the art institutions and shops are closed.  To counter that impression, the Old Lyme Arts District has come up with a comprehensive listing of all the activities in which you can still participate either in person or virtually. Did you know, for example, that the Old Lyme Historical … [Read more...] about Still So Much To Do (in Person or Virtually) on Lyme Street

OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks, an acclaimed, not-for-profit organization with a 30-year-history of performing chamber music in Old Lyme, is looking for a part-time General Director. The person appointed will be enthusiastic to build on the extraordinary success of the organization over previous years as he/she works with the president, board and artistic director to … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Seeks New General Director

OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents a new exhibition titled, “Birds & Bees," which opens online at LymeArtAssociation.org today and runs through June 12. The exhibition cannot be presented as a live exhibition due to Gov. Lamont's restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is a colorful celebration of spring featuring uplifting … [Read more...] about ‘Birds & Bees’ Opens Online at Lyme Art Association

OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum has issued a communication this afternoon stating, "As part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to close the Florence Griswold Museum to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 and through at least March 31, 2020, and to cancel all programs during this time." The message continues, … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Closed to Public Until, at Least, March 31

OLD LYME -- We were informed earlier today that the opening reception for Yin and Yang, scheduled to be held Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lyme Art Association, has been CANCELLED. Lyme Art Association presents Yin and Yang, Abstraction and Realism, two shows which highlight both abstract and highly realistic works. The exhibit presents work from the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Still Open, Presents ‘Yin and Yang: Abstraction and Realism’