You're Invited "Old Lyme Connecticut Painting Trip" May 3rd - May 6th 2007
It is in Old Lyme, a serene inlet at the mouth of the Connecticut River, where early 20th century Impressionist artists from New York and Boston sought refuge from the trials of city life. Much of the character that drew painters to the area over a century ago remains today. The Congregational Church, made famous by Childe Hassam's paintings, still stands at the end of Lyme Street. Meandering roads and wooded lanes open to picturesque vistas, any of which could have been a painting spot immortalized on canvas by Willard Metcalf or William Chadwick.
Come and join us painting in Old Lyme, on the historic Connecticut and Lieutenant River.
Painting starts at 9am on May 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Meet in Bayberry Inn parking lot to organize daily locations.
Accommodations:
Bayberry Inn
436 Shore Rd
Old Lyme, CT 06371 TEL: (860) 434-3024 bayberrymotorinn.com Includes Room, Kitchenette, Wireless Internet. ONLY $ 69 per night (plus tax) or $59 per night for 4 nights. Tell them you are with art group from NJ.
Call to reserve your room today!
Other places to stay:
Old Lyme Inn
Bee & Thistle
Locations:
More details to follow: May 3rd - Salt Marsh on Ct River
May 4th - Farmland May 5th - Harbor. Lieutenant River
May 6th - TBA
RSVP: April 15th, 2007
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Since the late 1800's when the Connecticut town of Old Lyme began attracting some of America's finest artists, art has played an important role in the community and the community has played an important role in art.
Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail, Old Lyme
Established in 1993, this trail is comprised of 12 museums and historic sites around Connecticut where one can view American Impressionist paintings
Afterwards stay on if you wish and head north to Putman, Ct.
May 7th until May 9th. Visit { David and Pamelas Lussiers Studio ] in Woodstock, CT. Accommodations are listed online.
