A Connecticut History
This summer in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the Lyme Art Association is having a special art show, titled A Connecticut History, which honors, questions, and illuminates the distinguished stories, people and places that continue to shape Connecticut’s identity. The show is on view June 5 - July 17.
A Connecticut History consists of landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and sculpture related to the history and identity of Connecticut. It includes traditional & historical scenes, contemporary reinterpretations, plus conceptual approaches to depicting the state’s people, places and stories in order to create a show that honors tradition, reflects change, and offers fresh and illuminating perspectives on what defines and shapes Connecticut’s identity.
Running concurrently is the Hudson Valley Art Association (HVAA)’s 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. This show aims to preserve and encourage the knowledge, craftsmanship and respect for form, color and design, which are distinguishing elements in fine art painting and sculpture. HVAA’s annual exhibition at LAA includes oils, aqua media, pastels, graphics, and sculpture.
Lastly, come appreciate the creativity of young artists, ages 5 - 18, in My Town. Inspired by Connecticut’s rich history, My Town encourages young artists to explore what makes their community unique by depicting its people, places and culture, through artwork that is realistic, imaginative, or personal. My Town’s awards ceremony is Saturday, June 20 at 11 am. June 20 is also Family Day at LAA, which features fun art activities for all ages, and live music performed by Kipp Sturgeon, and the Wandering Fiddlers.
All shows are on view June 5-July 17. The opening reception for A Connecticut History and HVAA’s exhibit is Saturday, June 13 from 5 - 7pm.
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Brechin Morgan, "Successful Voyage", Acrylic, 24x30 inches in A Connecticut History
