Stains Remain: Works by Michael Harvey
August 29 – November 1, 2020 This exhibition showcases recent paintings that contain personal elements – from conceptual and literary interests to contemplative values and the whimsical and humorous. “It is, after all, who I am. The stains remain,” said Harvey, referencing the show’s title, which is also the title of the book published to […]
Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations
October 21, 2020 – January 17, 2021 Gail Haley (b. 1939), A Story, A Story, 1970; relief, 10 1/4 x 20 3/4 inches; Courtesy of Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University. Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations includes original illustrations from Caldecott Medal recipients and from “runner-up” Honor books, […]
Sweet Dreams: Confectionery Sculpture by Peter Anton
July 18 – October 18, 2020 “I use my sculptures as a way to make people smile and to offer an escape from the regular pressures of daily life. I give them the opportunity to transform themselves to a world of imagination – to a fun and happy place, at least for a short while.” […]
Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism
February 14 – August 2, 2020 This engaging exhibit highlights the lives of five exceptional residents of New London County, past and present—attorney Lonnie Braxton, Rev. Florence Clarke, Sonalysts Board member Donetta Hodge, Coast Guard Commander (Ret.) Merle Smith, and 19th century freed slave and teacher Ichabod Pease. Stories of Resilience showcases their determination, bravery and strength in […]
A Century of Creativity: Connecticut Art from the New Haven Paint & Clay Club
January 31 – May 10, 2020 The New Haven Paint & Clay Club, established in 1900, is the oldest continuously active art club in Connecticut. With a history and impact extending far beyond New Haven, the club draws members and exhibitors from across Connecticut, New York and New England. The art in this exhibition explores […]
Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art!
November 23, 2019 – January 26, 2020 Go wild this holiday season with the Lyman Allyn’s newest family-friendly exhibit, Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! From the earliest cave drawings to the sleekest modern art, the animal world has always been a source of inspiration. Discover a zoo’s worth of animals to be found throughout the […]
Knot Theory: Sculptural Works by Gilbert Boro
August 24 – October 27, 2019 Knot Theory: Sculptural Works by Gilbert Boro is the latest exhibit in Lyman Allyn’s Near :: New contemporary series. Boro is a sculptor, architect, educator, and international design consultant, whose sculptures focus on the interplay of space, place, and scale. As the name suggests, Knot Theory will highlight Boro’s […]
Brought to Light: European Paintings from the Collection
On view through September 20, 2020 This exhibition showcases the Lyman Allyn’s collection of European paintings with a selection of portraits, history paintings, still lives, genre scenes, and landscapes from the early Renaissance through the 1800s. European paintings have been part of the collection since the Lyman Allyn opened in 1932, but the museum’s more […]
LEGENDS: the Sports Photography of Walter Iooss
September 21, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Walter Iooss (American, b. 1943), a longtime photographer for Sports Illustrated Magazine, has been called the “poet laureate of sports,” capturing the thrill, triumph and complexity of athletes in motion. This exhibition of more than 60 photographs features some of Iooss’s best work from the 1960s to the […]
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School Student Exhibition
April 13 – May 12, 2019 The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is proud to present its annual exhibition by the students of the Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in Glassenberg Gallery. Students, parents, teachers, families, and art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to explore artwork created by students, grades K-5. Two-and three-dimensional artworks, in […]