Saturday, May 31 │ 6-9 PM
Community, connection, and camaraderie take centerstage at Lyman Allyn’s spring gala, where this year’s festive cocktail party celebrates the Museum’s ongoing commitment to enriching the communities it serves. Through superb exhibitions, a variety of engaging programs, and the expansion of Lyman Allyn Park as a vibrant cultural and educational destination, the Museum is strengthening its impact on the City of New London and our region.
Celebrate with us for an evening as the Museum transforms into a lively hub of nightlife and art. Sip signature cocktails, savor delicious small plates, dance to lively tunes, and engage in exciting online bidding—all while experiencing the magic of the Museum’s dynamic spaces.
Don’t miss this special night where creativity and community connect!
Proceeds from the evening support the Museum’s operations and educational programs that are so critically important to the cultural vitality of New London and the region.
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 and event details.
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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 Mike Beasley at 860.443.2545 ext. 2136.
The online auction is available to all regardless of party attendance!
Click below to register online and bid on your favorite auction items. Remember to bid high and bid often!
- Bidding begins 9 AM on Saturday, May 24 and ends 8 PM on Saturday, May 31.
- Click here to preview our auction website.
You must register in order to bid!
Already registered? Click the link below to begin your bidding at 9 AM on Saturday, May 24.
Items/certificates will be available for pick up at the Lyman Allyn immediately after the auction closes and until June 6 at 4 pm. Please note that items will not be shipped.
First time using Auctria? Check out our list of frequently asked questions below.
Go to auctria.events/art-in-motion and click on the “Register” button in the top menu bar. If using a mobile phone, tap the button of three parallel horizontal lines (upper right corner) and click “Register” or “Sign In.” Fill out the form using your valid email address and cell phone number. You will be prompted to register a credit card for faster checkout. Complete your registration and then check your email to confirm that your email address is correct. You will be redirected to our online auction website, where you can start browsing and bidding. If you are already registered and want to sign in, go to auctria.events/art-in-motion and click the “Sign In” button. Auctria also offers the option of downloading its mobile app from the app store. You will be able to access our online auction from the app and sign in using your email and password or the personal access code given in your confirmation email upon registering.
Visit auctria.events/art-in-motion to access our auction website. It is a mobile-friendly website, allowing bidders to place bids from their desktop computers as well as their mobile devices. You must be a registered bidder and logged in to bid on items. Once logged in, browse the auction, select the item you would like to bid on, enter your bid amount into the “Amount Box” and click on the “Bid” button. A confirmation window will pop up asking if the bid is correct. Click “OK” to confirm or “Cancel” to clear your bid amount.
When bidders are outbid, they will receive a notification via an email and/or text message.
Contact the Lyman Allyn by clicking on the email at the bottom of our auction website.
When the auction closes, winning bidders will receive an “Item Won Notification” email. You may also view your account summary via the “My Account” button in the top menu bar.
Upon registering, you will be prompted to register a credit card for faster checkout. When the auction closes, winning bidders will receive a “Winning Bid Notification” email containing a pay online link.
6 PM
Guest arrival
Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres
Online bidding
7 PM
Welcome remarks
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres &
online bidding continue
8 PM
Online auction closes
Dessert
Dancing in the Auditorium
9 PM
Pick up items in
Glassenberg Gallery
Guests depart
Let your style flow — festive party attire is welcome!
Our cocktail party will take place inside.
Parking will be directed to the Museum’s main parking lot and Connecticut College’s south parking lot (our driveways are connected).
Savor delicious small plates provided by Coffees Country Market, paired with a selection of drinks from the bars.
Bid on our online auction of one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences and donate to support the Museum’s Yellow Bus Fund.
to our Corporate & Individual Sponsors
Gail Barley & Steve Wood
Silvia Spagnoli-Berman & Andrew Berman
Carly & Matt Callahan
Arline & Jeff Culp
Marcia & Douglas DuMond
Lilian King & Allan Dodds Frank
Elizabeth & Anthony Enders
Ev & Rob Graham
Lisa & Morgan McGinley
Polly & Newt Merrill
Nancy Newcomb & John Hargraves
The Lyman Allyn thanks members of the 2025 Gala Committee for their time, creativity, and generous commitment!
Gail Barley
Mike Beasley
Arline Culp
Becca Dawson
Allan Dodds Frank
Burgess Dole
Emily Jewett
Polly Merrill
Mary Richardson
Eliza Sharp
Alison Woods