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August 25, 2020
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Press Contact: Rebecca Dawson, Director of Communications
860.443.2545 x2112 / dawson@lymanallyn.org

THE LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM SHOWCASES WORKS BY MICHAEL HARVEY

New London – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Stains Remain: Works by Michael Harvey, on view Aug. 29 through Nov. 1, 2020.

Harvey, an artist and writer who lives in Lyme, moved to New York in 1969, drawn by the art scene and the offer of a teaching position at The School of Visual Arts. The Lyman Allyn’s exhibition showcases recent paintings that contain personal elements – from conceptual and literary interests to contemplative values and the whimsical and humorous. [Read more…]

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July 17, 2020
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Press Contact: Rebecca Dawson, Director of Communications
860.443.2545 ext. 2112 / dawson@lymanallyn.org

LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM DISPLAY’S OVERSIZED, HYPERREALISTIC SCULPTURES
OF SWEET TREATS BY PETER ANTON

NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a tasty new exhibition on July 18 highlighting the works of iconic sculptor and installation artist Peter Anton. The exhibition entitled Sweet Dreams: Confectionery Sculpture, which will be on view through October 18, showcases oversized sculptures of sweets using scale and intensity to lure, charm, ease, disarm and surprise viewers during a time of global distress.

The exhibition, spread through three gallery rooms, will include 35 wondrous, mouth-watering creations. This delightful environment will feature some new pieces created specifically for the exhibition, along with some of Anton’s most notable work. It also will offer a colorful and glorious array of festively decorated donuts with sprinkles, an awe inspiring giant jelly roll, delectable ice cream cones and giant cakes on pedestals, along with other sweet treats, designed to entice food enthusiasts and confectionery aficionados alike. [Read more…]

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June 9, 2020
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Press Contact: Rebecca Dawson, Director of Communications
860.443.2545 ext. 2112 / dawson@lymanallyn.org

LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM READIES GALLERIES TO REOPEN ON JUNE 30 FOR A SUMMER OF FREE ADMISSION

NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is gearing up to reopen and welcome visitors back on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 am. This preliminary plan is designed to be consistent with the Connecticut State guidelines for the second phase of the reopening strategy. To celebrate the return of visitors and to share its love of the arts with the community, the Lyman Allyn will be open for free to all guests all summer long, through Labor Day.

“We have been looking forward to throwing open our doors and greeting visitors once again with great anticipation,” said Sam Quigley, Director. “We have been working diligently and following state guidelines in making changes throughout the Museum to ensure that visitors feel safe when they visit.” Closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic since mid-March, the staff of the museum has been preparing the galleries and general gathering areas with new social distancing procedures and safety measures. Click here to read the Lyman Allyn’s reopening safety and procedures plan. [Read more…]