CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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April

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 1-4 pm
Free First Sunday
Honks, Beeps, and Whistles: Getting Around New London
Children’s Gallery Opening Celebration
Make your own box car, get loose and shake your caboose with L’Ana Burton, Transportation Quest: A Scavenger Hunt, tasty treats & more!
The opening celebration of Honks, Beeps and Whistles is sponored by Secor Subaru of New London.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 1:30 pm
Film: Impressionists on the Seine
The film captures the mystery, beauty and moods of the River Seine and the life of Parisians who worked and played along its banks in the 1870s. Featuring the works of the most celebrated Impressionist artists, viewers glimpse the experience of living in that period of intense creativity when these artists used the river as their inspiration to establish a new course for Western Art.
Free with admission.

Sunday, April 13, 2008, 1-3 pm
Drawing from the Masters
For centuries artists have learned to draw by sketching masterworks in museum collections. With the Lyman Allyn’s fine collection of French art on display this spring, it is the perfect time to explore your potential as an artist and perhaps meet some other aspiring artists! So come, grab a drawing board, and soak up all of the lessons the Masters have passed on to us through their work!
No reservations required and the Museum will supply materials.
This program is free to members/$5 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:30 am
Film: A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape
A wonderful complement to the museum’s current exhibit on French art, this half hour program includes an absorbing narration, presenting an overview of the Impressionist movement, commentary on individual works, and interesting details about the most popular artists. The musical accompaniment is a selection from the works of Debussy.
Free with admission.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:30 am-12 pm
The Art Detectives
This wonderful new children’s program begins with a short scavenger hunt in the galleries. The group then spends time investigating works in the collection and finally creating a work of art in response to it. For children 6-12.
Reservations required. Call 860.443.2545 x110.
Free to members/ $5 for non-members plus admission.

Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Gallery Talk for A Work in Progress: Fifty Years of Collecting Contemporary Art. Join Janis Mink, guest curator for this exhibition, as she takes visitors through the galleries and describes the works and the process of artwork selection for the exhibition. The gallery talk is followed by a wine and cheese reception at 3:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, April 20, 2008, 1-3 pm
Doll Day
On the third Sunday of each month, the Museum will throw open the doors of the Deshon-Allyn House and share its beloved doll collection with the public! This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to doll up and enjoy the Museum! Please note: visit the Museum reception desk prior to going to the Deshon-Allyn to receive your pass, your Doll I-Spy, and your doll information booklet!
Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, April 26, 2008, 1 pm
Take Five
Come explore the collection of the Lyman Allyn in an entirely new and engaging way! Docents will lead the group through the Museum focusing on only five works on display. Discover new connections between the pieces and discuss their possible meaning. You don’t need to be an art expert, you just need an open mind!
Reservations required. Call 860.443.2545 x 110.
Free to members/$5 for non-members plus admission.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 1:30 pm
Film: Who Gets to Call It Art?
Accompanying the exhibit 50 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art, the Museum is proud to screen this acclaimed documentary.
Free with admission.
Synopsis: In the 1960s, as the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first curator of contemporary art, Henry Geldzahler bore witness to an exciting era in history that saw the rise of Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns and the iconic Andy Warhol. This vibrant documentary combines Geldzahler's recollections of his experiences with rare footage and interviews with working artists of the period, including David Hockney, James Rosenquist and Frank Stella.

May

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 1-4 pm
Free First Sunday
Contemporary Art: Bright Colors, Big Paper
Design abstract patterns or create an Expressionist self-portrait!
Art projects, tasty treats, a tour, a scavenger hunt, a movie & more!

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 1-3 pm
Drawing from the Masters
For centuries artists have learned to draw by sketching masterworks in museum collections. With the Lyman Allyn’s fine collection of French art on display this spring, it is the perfect time to explore your potential as an artist and perhaps meet some other aspiring artists! So come, grab a drawing board, and soak up all of the lessons the Masters have passed on to us through their work!
No reservations required and the Museum will supply materials.
This program is free to members/$5 for non-members plus admission.

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 1 pm
Mother’s Day at the Lyman Allyn
Tough and Tender: Women in the Collection
Bring your mother or your daughter to explore the lives and identities some of the women at the Lyman Allyn on this docent-guided tour! Tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Space is limited and reservations required.
Call 860.443.2545 x 110.
$5 for members/$10 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:30 am-12 pm
Art Detectives
This wonderful new children’s program begins with a short scavenger hunt in the galleries. The group then spends time investigating works in the collection and finally creating a work of art in response to it. For children 6-12.
Reservations required. Call 860.443.2545 x110.
Free to members/ $5 for non-members plus admission.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1-3 pm
Doll Day
On the third Sunday of each month, the Museum will throw open the doors of the Deshon-Allyn House and share its beloved doll collection with the public! This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to doll up and enjoy the Museum! Please note: visit the Museum reception desk prior to going to the Deshon-Allyn to receive your pass, your Doll I-Spy, and your doll information booklet!
Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, May 24, 2008, 1 pm
Take Five
Come explore the collection of the Lyman Allyn in an entirely new and engaging way! Docents will lead the group through the Museum focusing on only five works on display. Discover new connections between the pieces and discuss their possible meaning. You don’t need to be an art expert, you just need an open mind!
Reservations required. Call 860.443.2545 x 110.
Free to members/$5 for non-members plus admission.

Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:30 pm
Film: A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape
A wonderful complement to the museum’s current exhibit on French art, this half hour program includes an absorbing narration, presenting an overview of the Impressionist movement, commentary on individual works, and interesting details about the most popular artists. The musical accompaniment is a selection from the works of Debussy.
Free with admission.

Summer Calendar

JUNE

Sunday, June 1 from 1-4 pm
Free First Sundays
Models and Movement: Let your imagination soar! Construct a graham cracker car, build a plane, or design transportation for the future. Jet packs anyone? Art projects, tasty treats, a tour, a scavenger hunt, a movie & more!
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Caravaggio
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter.

Saturday, June 14
Free Open House
Free Public Tour at 1 pm

Sunday, June 15 from 1-3 pm
Doll Day
On the third Sunday of each month, the Museum will throw open the doors of the Deshon-Allyn House and share its beloved doll and dollhouse collection with the public! This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to doll up and enjoy the Museum! Please note: visit the Museum reception desk prior to going to the Deshon-Allyn to receive your pass, your Doll I-Spy, and your doll information booklet! Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, June 21 from 1-2 pm
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Bernini
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

Thursday, June 26 from 12-1 pm
Lunchtime Lecture with Education Director Jane Seney
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Context: Early American Art
Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy a ½ hour lecture on works from the Museum’s collection. Find out about the artists, the different periods of art, and works on view at the Museum. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

JULY

Sunday, July 6 from 1-4 pm
Free First Sundays
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Rembrandt
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter.

Thursday, July 10 from 12-1 pm
Lunchtime Lecture with Education Director Jane Seney
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Context: French Baroque and Rococo
Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy a ½ hour lecture on works from the Museum’s collection. Find out about the artists, the different periods of art, and works on view at the Museum. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, July 12 from 1-2 pm
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – David
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

Tuesday, July 15 from 11 am – 12 pm
New Parent Gallery Talk
Has your new baby reduced your vocabulary to coos and other nonsensical words? These gallery talks are designed for new parents (with baby in tow) to connect with each other and get a personalized tour of the museum. So pack up the stroller and stop by for some much needed adult conversation! Registration required. To register please call 860-443-2545 x 110. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, July 19 from 10 – 11 am
Yoga in the Galleries
Join us for a 15 minute gallery talk and 45 minutes of stretching, relaxation, and renewal in the galleries. This class is suitable for adults of all different experience levels. The perfect way to start your weekend! Registration required. To register please call 860-443-2545 x 110. $5 for Members / $10 for non-members.

Sunday, July 20 from 1-3 pm
Doll Day
On the third Sunday of each month, the Museum will throw open the doors of the Deshon-Allyn House and share its beloved doll and dollhouse collection with the public! This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to doll up and enjoy the Museum! Please note: visit the Museum reception desk prior to going to the Deshon-Allyn to receive your pass, your Doll I-Spy, and your doll information booklet! Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Thursday, July 24 from 12-1 pm
Lunchtime Lecture with Education Director Jane Seney
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Context: French Impressionism and American Impressionism
Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy a ½ hour lecture on works from the Museum’s collection. Find out about the artists, the different periods of art, and works on view at the Museum. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, July 26 from 1-2 pm
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Turner
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

AUGUST

Sunday, August 3 from 1-4 pm
Free First Sundays
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Van Gogh
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

Thursday, August 7 from 12-1 pm
Lunchtime Lecture with Education Director Jane Seney
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Context: Post-Impressionism
Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy a ½ hour lecture on works from the Museum’s collection. Find out about the artists, the different periods of art, and works on view at the Museum. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, August 9 from 1-2 pm
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Picasso
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

Saturday, August 16 from 10 – 11 am
Yoga in the Galleries
Join us for a 15 minute gallery talk and 45 minutes of stretching, relaxation, and renewal in the galleries. This class is suitable for adults of all different experience levels. The perfect way to start your weekend! Registration required. To register please call 860-443-2545 x 110. $5 for Members / $10 for non-members.

Sunday, August 17 from 1-3 pm
Doll Day
On the third Sunday of each month, the Museum will throw open the doors of the Deshon-Allyn House and share its beloved doll and dollhouse collection with the public! This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to doll up and enjoy the Museum! Please note: visit the Museum reception desk prior to going to the Deshon-Allyn to receive your pass, your Doll I-Spy, and your doll information booklet! Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Tuesday, August 19 from 11 am – 12 pm
New Parent Gallery Talk
Has your new baby reduced your vocabulary to coos and other nonsensical words? These gallery talks are designed for new parents (with baby in tow) to connect with each other and get a personalized tour of the museum. So pack up the stroller and stop by for some much needed adult conversation! Registration required. To register please call 860-443-2545 x 110. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Thursday, August 21 from 12-1 pm
Lunchtime Lecture with Education Director Jane Seney
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Context: 20th-Century Art
Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy a ½ hour lecture on works from the Museum’s collection. Find out about the artists, the different periods of art, and works on view at the Museum. Free to Members / $3 for non-members plus admission.

Saturday, August 23 from 1-2
Film: Simon Schama’s Power of Art – Rothko
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art is like taking an Ivy League course in art appreciation, with the folksy but knowledgeable Schama as guide and interpreter. Free with admission.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street New London , CT 06320 860-443-2545