LAA Times Spring Issue 2004

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by  Lyme Art Association

Spring Issue 2004 Spring Issue 2004
LYME ART ASSOCIATION 90 LYME STREET OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT 06371
LAA Welcomes New Art Instructors For Spring and Summer Classes
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talented group of new art Workshop53 and “Intermediate over the phone for spring and sum-
instructors for day and Watercolor” class. At various out- mer art classes, call the Lyme Art
evening art classes offer a door locations in New London coun- Association at 860-434-7802.
wide range of affordable art instruc- ty, Barbara Lussier will be teaching a
tion at the LAA. Class emphasis is “Plein Air Workshop.” Other art
always on the individual student's course offered this spring include
creative development and growth “Still Life in Charcoal and Paint”
with courses for students of all ages with Noel Belton; a monitored class
and skills. Figure and portrait classes in “Portrait53 with Tom Torrenti,
with a model include “Portrait “Intermediate/Advanced Oil
Drawing” with jack Montmeat. Painting93 with Noel Belton, “Art Is”
Hollis Dunlap will monitor “All Day a monitored figure drawing class and
Figure Poses9' and instruct “Painting “Pastels33 with Joann Ballinger; popu-
the Figure.” Drawing courses include lar “Kids Art Class55 (ages 7-12) on
“Perspective and Proportion33 with Saturdays with Noel Belton, “Plein
Terry Oakes Bourret. Deb McLaren Air Workshop” with David Lussier
teaches a “Beginner Drawing33 class, and Pamela Simpson; and a “Color
and Judy Holder offers “Sculpture of and Composition Workshop33 with
the Animal.35 classes. Jeanne Potter Brian Stevens. To receive the current Newartteacherssignup:JackMontmeat,
will teach a “Beginner Watercolor Art Education Catalog or to register Hollis Dunlap,TerryOakes Bourret,Judy
Holder,DebMcLaren,andJeanne Potter.
COLORS OF SPRING Opening Brightens April
Galleries to view 186 juried works of and Daria Jankura. Food donated by
art. A hard working team of volun- Helene Johnson, Katie Beecher, Hilde
teers created a delightful “spring gar- Reichenbach, Daria Jankura, Terri-
den53 theme. Helene Johnson, Bob Oakes Bourret, Sadie Devore, Cora
Audette, and Katie Beecher oversaw Ogden, Sandra Smith, Camille Van
set-up. Nancy DiTullio created ele- Saun, Eileen White, Judy Chapman,
gantly stylized flowers in Oriental Jean Aspinwell, Terri Eddy, Elin
Alfred Perry,"Apple Barn,"Acrylicon Masonite, vases. Sylvia Marsh generously donat- Larson, Fredrick Schavoir, Angie
20"x24"
ed funds for these and future flowers. Falstrom, Laurie Alt, Donna Martell,
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n a warm Friday evening in Music was provided byJack Sylvia Marsh. The clean-up crew was
April, Colors ofSpring opened Montmeat and Barbara Smith. Elin Larson, Charlie Larson, Leonard
with a burst of color. Co-chairs Lisa Keeping the wine (and good cheer) Rutkosky, Bob Audette, Lisa
Horrigan and Donna Martell wel- flowing were bartenders Steve Ross, Horrigan, Sharon Paddock, Steve
comed over 300 guests to the LAA Arthur Reichenbach, Rich Nazzaro, Ross, Anna Swain and Bob Potter.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Espirit d’corps”
liad an illuminating conversation the other day with an Associate Artist member whom I had
I never met before. “You know, I’ve been a member here for a couple of years," he said, “but 1
came to a recent opening and I felt like a stranger. Not one person said a word to me. I
thought this was an association where people who care about making art could get together."
Is that an alarm bell ringing? As we have grown have we changed
The LAA started with a small group of artists banding together to have fun, make art, and
volunteer their support. When Miss Florence first put this association together, she in fact greeted
our first visitors when the doors opened in 1921 and continued as gallery manager until her death in 1937.
Volunteering is a great way to build friendships in our Association. I joined volunteers recently in a spring clean-
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up. As they say: “It was a dirty job, but somebody had to do it. And you know what- we really had fun! And
there’s lot’s of other projects needing volunteers. Could you sit at the front desk and greet visitors a few hours each
month, help on fund raising and grant writing in our office. How about a good old fashioned summer or fall LAA
picnic where we all get to know each other better. Bring the kids, bring the Frisbees, bring the beer, pop, hot dogs
and all that stuff. And your painting materials too for plein air fun. Would you like to help organize this? I welcome
any other ideas you have on how we can continue making the LAA a place where the “art spirit' thrives and lasting
friendships flourish.
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Ladies o Lunch
They greet our visitors with a BoardofDirectors2002-2004
President,JerryLJtner
warm smile and cheery hello,
VicePresident,JudithSeileckChapman
sharing the history of the Association, Treasurer,John Beatty
Secretary,ElizabethChamberlain
talking about the current exhibition,
ChairofGrounds,SusanneStutts
and selling works by our artists. And ChairofBuilding,DavidCooksley
DianeAeschliman,LorettaBernier,ChrisDixon.
they also answer phones, guide tours, AngieFalstrom,Richard Nazzaro
stuff envelopes, update the sales and BoardofTrustees
membership books, water the plants, Chairman,JamesB.Murphy,II
and do a 101 other things that need AnnePierson PeterGuerra
NelsonWhite SuzannaDwyer
doing to support the LAA. Whew MichaelBoucher SteveRoss
who has time for lunch! But a long Lunch&Learnwith LAA'sAlice Lynch,Elizabeth BobArrowsmith JanConant
Lamb,AnnaSwain,and Sylvia Marsh.
overdue appreciation lunch was host- Staff
ed by Bob Potter and Anna Swain for GalleryMEaxneacguetirv&eDEidrueccattori,onB,oAbnPnoattTeurftsSwain
Alice Lynch, Sylvia Marsh, and Why Stay At Home? Publicity,KarenLipeika
Elizabeth Lamb on Saint Patrick's Day FrontDeskCoordinators
in the Goodman Gallery to say “thank OurDevelopmentTeam is looking for SallyBell,AMlaircteinLaynHcahm,iSlytlovnia,MElairzsahbethLamb,
you" for all they do. Foodfor someonewho likestoworkon special BuildingMaintenance
events,createfundraising programs, RayMastronunzio
thought: Would you like to volunteer
and workwith our members,donors, Installation
some time each month to help as a DavidWard
docent of the LAA? As we approach and corporate sponsors.This is a fun
wayto meet new people,shareyour LAATimesisaquarterlypublicationoftheLymeArt
the busy summer months, we could Association,anon-profitInstitution.LAAsupportsthe
love ofartand help supportthe LAA! creationandappreciationofrepresentationalartwork,
really use your help. Please call our Pleasecall Bob at [phone] or theheritageooffOtlhdeLLyAmAehpiasitnotreircsg,aallnedritesh.epreservation
Docent Coordinator Hilde send an email to: LymeArtAssociation
Reichenbach at 434-9035 to sign-up [email protected] OldLyPm.e0,BCoTx202623,7910*LTeylm.e86S0t-r4e3et4-7802
some time. Hours:Tues-Sat10-5,Sun1-5
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LAA News
Exhibition
LAA Exhibition Calendar
June 14 -16 LAA joins other leading art organiza- December 4 -January 8
Summer Solstice Plein Air Paint-Out tions for the annual Old Lyme The Gift ofArt
From 1-5 pm each day; Entry Fee $25 Midsummer Festivalwith an open Opening: Friday December 3, 6-8pm
Visitors are welcome to watch LAA house on Friday eveningJuly 30 and The Holidays season begins with this
artists painting models and landscapes the “Anything Goes” exhibition of art. dazzling display of art by Association
in the gardens of the Florence A prospectus will be sent to all LAA Members, many priced for great gift
Griswold Museum and Lyme Art artists about this opportunity. giving. This annual favorite is also a
Association as they capture the key fundraiser for the Association
unique light of the Summer Solstice as Saturday, July 31 and selected Old Lyme charities.
&
did the early American Impressionists. 66Art Animals” Paint Out
Stroll the LAA grounds for the “Art
Friday, June 19, 5-8pm & Animals” paint out, a traditional Lyme Light Shines for
Summer Solstice Silent Auction favorite, with live animals on the Summer Show
The Summer Solstice Celebration con- grounds of the LAA “posing for their
tinues with wine, music, a light buffet portraits" throughout the day. May 22 July 3
supper and Silent Auction at the LAA
on Saturday evening, June 19 from September 4 - October 8 Thewonderful qualityofthe light in
5-8pm. Proceeds from the Silent Local Color: LAA ElectedArtist's Old Lymefirstattracted the
Auction and entry tickets will fund Exhibition American Impressioniststo paintand
the continuing restoration and preser- Opening: Friday, September 3 settle hereand wasthe inspiration for
vation of our 83 year old historic art On view will be the work of some of the "LymeLight"artexhibition.More
galleries designed by Charles A. Platt, the LAA's most talented artists. A than 200works ofarton view include
a founding member of the Lyme Art highlight of this exhibition is the sculpture by members ofthe Societyof
Association. work of the 2004 Elected Artist mem- Connecticut Sculptors,and the2005
ConnecticutBoater'sGuideCover
ber applicants.
July 10 - August 21 Competition entries.Overseeing "Lyme
Art ofNew England 2004 Thursday September 9, 7pm Light"areco-chairs DickChrsstofferson
and Nancy Pinneywho'sthemeofa
Opening: July 9, from 6-8pm. Awards Fall Membership Meeting "SummerGardenParty"gala reception
at 6:30pm. Major annual meeting for all LAA on May21 delighted members and
The LAA will again be hosting this members. Voting on new Board mem- guestswith elegantfood and dazzling
year's Art ofNew England exhibition bers, bylaw changes, and other impor- flowers underthecreativedirection of
representing works in oils, water tant Association business. Brenda Baker.HeleneJohnson and
media, pastel, drawing, and sculpture RosemaryGurpidecoordinated entries
by artists from the six New England October 16 - November 27 and exhibition ofthe Societyof
states. Burton Silverman, one of Plein Air Painters ofAmerica Connecticut Sculptors.
&
America's foremost realist painters Workshop Exhibition
and portrait artists, juried the Opening: Friday, October 15, 6-8pm
exhibition and will present best in The Plein-Air Painter's of America
category awards at the opening recep- return to Old Lyme for this outstand- -
tion on FridayJuly 9. Co-chairs for ing workshop and exhibition. PAPA m
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the Art ofNew England 2004 are artist/instructors will paint en plein-
Diane Aeschliman, Judy Chapman, air CT scenes a week prior to the
and Sandy Garvin. workshop and their work will be on
view and sale at the Association
FridayJuly 30, 5-8pm Gallery.
Midsummer Festival Open House ThreeWhiteDressesbyJoanne Ballinger
and Anything Goes Art Exhibition.
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LAA Members
Lnnnc^lUCIIlJCiIy LIUICI RossandJan Royce
enjoyingthe"Associate's
Show"withYolande ConantwithJan'ssister.
McDowell.
Good cheerserved here!CharlieSaltsman
andArt Reichenbach keepthewineflowing "Artis...."JackMontmeatand Bruno
atLAAopening. Ahnertsharetheirloveofart.
SuzieSturtsadmiringthenewLAAsign she
designedand installed (whilewaitingforthe
snowtothawand begin herSpringflower
plantings.)
JjlemJs
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ReeseGarvin,Linda
JudyChapman
Ahnert,Loretta Bernierand
andAnnaSwain
LaurieAltaddtheirsmilestoafun
meetwith newPRmanager
opening ofthe"Associate'sShow."
Karen Lipeikato plan publicityfor
spring andsummerexhibitions.
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LAA Members
Brenda Bakercreatesoneofher
stunningflowerdisplaysforthe "But don'tdowindows!"
recent"AssociatesShow." I
CharlieSalszmanvolunteers
to helpcleantheartstudio.
Lou Bonamartepreparingforhis
popularwatercolorworkshop.
AND ART-
tOhveerLsAeAeiGnagllterhieess,prDiinagnereA-epsacinhtliinmgaonfaalnld NancyDiTullio,who
JudyChapman admirenewwall color. designedflowerarrangements
for"ColorsofSpring"workswith Lisa
Horrigan,aCo-chairoftheshow.
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Welcometothe LAA! Winter!
Visitorsaregreeted byLifetime
Memberand artistextraordinaireSylvia Marsh.
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LAA
Education
New Summer Classes, Works ops, and Programs Ready
An exciting Summerofclasses and special eventsforJune, July, CharlesGruppeMarine Paintioig in Oil Demonstration
and Augustare planned atthe LAA.In addition to an assortment (Saturday,July 17, 1pm)
ofnewand continuing classes,itwill consistof7workshops,2 Fee:$5 per person
demos,one lecture,and a bustriptotheCornish,NH artcolony
Lou Bonamarte Demonstration inWatercolor
on FridayJuly30.
(Saturday,August 14,1pm)
Pleoci AirWorkshop Fee:$5 per person
(June 14-18,9am-4pm)
DrawingTechniques
David Lussierand Pamela Simpson,instructors
Fee:$400 perweekfor LAA Members/$425 perweekfor non- (Thursdays, 1-4pm,July 1,8, 15,22,&29)
MarkMcKee,Instructor:
members.Sorry nowalk-ins.
Fee:$150forMembers/$175 nonmembers
Workingwith Pastels
AdvancedWatercolorPainting
(Monday,August 23,9:30-3:30pm)
(Friday, 1-4pm,August6, 13,20,27)
Gigi Liverant,Instructor
EugeneTeixeira,Instructor
Fee:$65 for Members,$75 nonmembers
Fee:$150forMembers/$175 non members
Plein AirWeekendwith Craig Srebnik
Lecture:From Darknessto Light:
(Saturday-Sunday,August 14& 15,8-4pm)
TheArtardd LifeofVincentVan Gogh
Craig Srebnik,Instructor
Fee:$185 for Members,$200for nonmembers (Tuesday 7-8prm August 3,Professor Dorothy Keller)
Fee:$5 for Members/ $7 non members
Pastel Crctique (ThursdayAugust 19,7pm) BeginnerWatercolorWorkshop
Donna Martell & Laurel Friedman,Instructors
(Tuesday,9-12July 7, 14,21,28)
F 'eeforall artists!
Jeanne Potter,Instructor
WorkshopSerces:MasterTi e BasicConcepts Fee:$150forMembers/$175 nonmembers
(Wednesday,July7, 14,21,6-9pm)
Plein AirWorkshop
Deborah McLaren,Instructor
Fee:$25 perworkshop,$65 fortheseries. (Thursday,9-12pm July 1,8, 15,22,&29)
TerryOakes Bourret,Instructor
Fee:$150forMembers/$175 non members
All Aboard! July 30ffi Bus Tour To Cornish Art Colony
Friday,July30:Bus leaves 8am sharp from parking lot of Lyme Art Association
Cost per Person:$70 excluding dinner; Register byJune 20.
Tour Leader: Ms. Eve Todd
To Sign-Up:Call Anna Swain at [phone]
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iscover the history and enchantment of another art colony, join LAA
members for a bus trip to the Cornish Art Colony of Cornish, New
Cornish ColonyMuseum Building
Hampshire, one of the most beautiful garden villages in America. 'Travel to the
gracious old house called “Mastlands55 which houses the Cornish Colony
Museum. Enjoy a catered lunch in the museum overlooking the historic garden.
Following lunch, tour the museum with Director Alma Gilbert, a leading
authority on the colony and artist Maxfield Parrish. From Mastlands, travel up
the road for a tour of “Aspef’ estate, grounds and studios of world famous
sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens. A wonderful “kick-off” for the Platt Building
Bund Campaign. Charles Platt, architect of the LAA, was a major figure in the
Cornish Colony as well as in Old Lyme. Viewofthegarden endwall and
statue
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LAA News Views
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Spring Clea Up LAA Supports Hunger Relief Hassam in Connecticut
What happens when a bunch of LAA Did you know that according to the Childe Hassam arrived in Old Lyme in
members get together with brooms, most recent US census, more than 23 1903 and left his lasting impression on
dust pans, trash bags. and a mission? million people sought and received American Impressionism. Don’t miss
. .
On a cold and snowy day in March, emergency hunger relief last year which these three shows in Connecticut
Reese Garvin organized a major is equivalent to the combined coinciding with the Childe Hassam
Volunteer Clean-Up ofthe North and population of the 10 largest LJS cities. exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum
The LAA was pleased to support the ofArt opening June 10: “Childe
Hassam: Impressions of Cos Cob55 at
the Bush Holly House in Cos Cob
through Sept. 5; “A Pretty Fine Old
Town: Childe Hassam in Old Lyme” at
the Florence Griswold Museum through
Sept. 26; “Childe Hassam and
Connecticut Impressionism55 at the
Wadsworth Atheneum fromJune 1
through Oct. 3.
Have News To Stare?
TheDirtyHalf-Dozen:ReeseGarvinwith six
ofher"Spring Clean-Up'Team ofBob Potter, Recent trip? Great art show you
DavidWard,Charlieand Elm Larson,Jerry LAAExecutiveDirectorBobPotterpresents recommend?
Litner,andCharlieSaltsman. Shoreline Food PantryDirector,Donnette Honor or award you received? Send
Stahnkewith LAAdonation.
South Storage rooms and also cleaning in your news and pictures for our
and repairs for the LAA Art Studio. Shoreline Food Pantry with a check for next newsletter.
David Ward built new storage racks for $250.00 from the sale of artist’s hand-
paintings, and Charlie Larsen added made Christmas ornaments at our New Graduate
rollers to our model stand. Other December 2003 exhibition. LAA
repairs included new blinds for the Director Bob Potter presented Donnette
The LAA CongratulatesJudy Holderon
skylight studio windows, scraping Stahnke, the Director of the Shoreline
receiving her BFAdegreethis spring
floors, repairs of easels and stools, door Food Pantry, with a check and hopes
stops for the exit doors, new mailboxes that our LAA members will continue to from the LymeAcademyCollegeofArt.
Judy is also oneofourtalented instruc-
for the teachers, and information provide needed funding and support for
tors,teaching a popularcourse in ani-
holders. Thanks and appreciation to all the Shoreline Food Pantry throughout
mal sculpture.
the volunteers for the Spring Clean-Up the year. The Shoreline Food Pantry,
Crew which also included Bob Potter, 2 Ferry Lane, Old Lyme, CT. Phone:
Jerry Litner, Elin Larsen, Charlie 663-3065.
Saltsman, Anna Swain, and Diane
Aeschliman.
Applications Now Available for New Elected Artist Membership
Each year, the Lyme Art Association mum of four works In LAA juried in previous LAA exhibitions. LAA will
considers candidates for Elected exhibitions within a two year period. exhibit works by Elected Artist appli-
Artist membership who are committed Painters must submit six framed cants at the annual Elected Artist's
to representational art forms. You may works of art, ready for hanging, to the Show in September. To request an
apply for Elected Artist Membership Screening Committee. Sculptors may Elected Artist information and appli-
anytime before August 1, 2004. You submit three works and should pro- cation packet, please call (860) 434-
must be an Associate Artist Member vide stands. All works submitted for 7802 or email: [email protected]
of the LAA who has exhibited a mini- screening must not have been shown
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Update on the Charles A. Plat Building Campaign
byJames B. Murphy, II, Chairman, LAA Board of Trustees
I’m delighted who will help identify potential 3. Key Projects For The Platt Building
about the progress major donors. Once this goal has Fund. Among the many projects
underway in been reached, the campaign will being planned are:
planning for the then be announced publicly to
Replace exterior shingles and
Charles A. Platt secure broad based support.
repaint exterior trim
Building Fund.
2. Charles A. Platt Exhibition: Fall hInsulate skylights
Your financial 2005. Another goal of the Refinish floors
help in this campaign is an exhibition of Platt’s Construct entrance vestibule
campaign will preserve and restore work in the Lyme Art Association nInstall additional glass
this historic landmark, designed by galleries. The exhibition would entrance doors
the acclaimed American architect recognize not only his enormous Add track lighting
Charles A. Platt, a founding member contribution as a founding throughout gallery
of the Lyme Art Association. Many member, architect, and major Resurface entrance walk
of you have inquired what the Platt financial patron of the LAA and driveway parking area
Fund will provide for and I want to building, which was named a Landscaping and gardens
share with you some of our key National Register of Historic Expand gallery and
goals: Places, but also encompass Platt’s instructional art studio space
1. Campaign Fund Goal: $250,000 achievements as an architect, I welcome your financial support for
By Fall 2005 The first step of the painter, etcher, landscape designer, the Charles A. Platt Building Fund
campaign will be to raise the and an important figure in the art and look forward to updating you in
initial $100,000 working closely colony movement of the early 20th the months ahead on our progress.
with the LAA5s Board of Trustees century.
LYME ART ASSOCIATION
Non-Profit
90 LYME STREET, P.O. BOX 222
Organization
OLD LYME, CT 06371
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