The Groundbreaking Gala

Join us at Lyman Allyn’s Annual Gala on Saturday, June 1!

This year’s spring gala will celebrate the initial phase of our Lyman Allyn Park project and the exciting changes to come. Guests will enjoy cocktails and music with online and in-person auctions, and a seated dinner under twinkling lights on the Museum lawn with a view of the initial transformations.

We’re proud to do groundbreaking work every day to bring the power of art to our community and beyond. The funds raised from the evening’s celebrations will go directly to museum operations and educational programs.

Please consider supporting the Lyman Allyn in person and/or by bidding on our exciting online auction. Even if you are unable to attend in person, the online auction of one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences is available to all regardless of party attendance! Scroll down for online auction details.

Individual Ticket

per person price

$200
Patron Ticket

per person price

$300

We are sold out! Please call 860.443.2545 to inquire about our waitlist.

Questions? Please email us.

This event is made possible with support of generous individual and corporate sponsors, who may receive tickets and recognition online and at the gala. If you have questions about sponsorship, please contact Ellen Anderson at 860.373.3238 (mobile).

The online auction is available to all regardless of party attendance!

Our online silent auction of one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences is available to all regardless of party attendance! Bidding begins 9 AM on Saturday, May 25 and ends 8 PM on Saturday, June 1.

More information will be available soon!

5:30 PM

Guest arrival

Cocktails

Online bidding

7 PM

Online bidding continues

Welcome remarks

Dinner

8 PM

Online auction closes

Director’s remarks

Live auction / Raise the Paddle

9 PM

Pick up items in
Glassenberg Gallery

Guests depart

Our spring soiree will take place outdoors on the Museum’s front lawn under a covered tent.
In the event of rain, please bring an umbrella.
Cocktail attire is suggested.
Since the event is held outdoors, please choose your footwear accordingly.
Parking will be directed to Connecticut College’s south parking lot (our driveways are connected). It is a short walking distance to the Museum.
Enjoy an elegant dinner provided by Coastal Gourmet, along with a selection of drinks from the bar.
Bid on our online and live auctions of one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences and Raise the Paddle to support the Museum’s Yellow Bus Fund.

to our Corporate & Individual Sponsors

Anonymous

Gail Barley & Steve Wood

Silvia Spagnoli-Berman & Andrew Berman

Judy Cotton

Liane Crawford

Frederick & Rebecca Crosby

Burgess Ahrens Dole

Marcia & Douglas DuMond

Elizabeth & Anthony Enders

Evelyn & Robert Graham

Susan Kerner & Paul Smirnoff

John Kiker & Dan Hulseberg

Lilian King & Allan Dodds Frank

Jennifer London Lacker

Linda Mariani and David Neusner

Lisa & Morgan McGinley

Polly & Newt Merrill

Alden & James B Murphy

Nancy Newcomb & John Hargraves

Mary Richardson & Tom Gwiazdowski

Lisa & John Schroeder

Jane & Jon Sproul

Maryse & Pierre Wicker