Old Lyme
Connecticut
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
The mission of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is to provide the best education in Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture through study of the history, traditions, and principles of the fine arts and the Liberal Arts & Sciences, thereby establishing a comprehensive foundation for the development of the artist.
The College’s curriculum is based on a respect for traditional forms of teaching which have produced master artists throughout the ages. The studio curriculum is centered around the study of nature and the human figure. The liberal arts curriculum provides a strong academic foundation necessary for advanced critical and creative thought. Together the integrated program is designed to provide a practical foundation on which each student can develop his or her intellectual and visual articulation with confidence and integrity at a unique College of Art.
Therefore, the educational programs of the Academy seeks to develop:
* Craftsmanship and technical skill in the use of materials and methods;
* Discipline, as intuition and creativity are subjected to judgment and revision;
* Knowledge of the history of art, ideas and human experience;
* Critical thinking about ideas, events, intentions and issues in contemporary culture;
* Commitment to a relentless pursuit of excellence;
* Inspiration to fuel the intention and direction of the work;
* Respect and tolerance for authenticity and diversity in the search for intellectual and aesthetic integrity;
* Integration of the subjective, rational and technical in artistic practice.
Based on these principles, this distinctive Art College offers a strong, sequential program designed to develop intellect and imagination, intensity of observation, quality of execution, individual initiative and creativity, and depth of interpretation of ideas through artistic expression.
Ultimately, the Academy believes the Fine Arts are of unique importance as a defining and substantive element of society and life itself; further, that educated artists are individuals who not only articulate their culture but who give shape and substance to that culture.
Recent News
Opportunities are in Full Bloom at Lyme Academy
New Early Decision Option for Core Applicants! Core Drawing & Painting and Core Sculpture applicants can now opt for Early Decision or Regular Decision when submitting their applications. Early Decision applications must be submitted by…
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An Essential Workshop for Artists! Join artist Todd Casey, author of The Art of Still Life and The Oil Painters’ Color Handbook, for an instructional workshop at Lyme Academy. Learn More Exclusively at Lyme Academy Acclaimed sculptor…
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Summer Youth Programs Lyme Academy's popular Summer Youth Programs are now awarding a limited number of scholarships for Lyme/Old Lyme students with financial need. For more information contact [email protected]. Learn more Endless Summer:…
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Lyme Academy's Chad Fisher Featured in Sculpture Review Magazine Read “The Hercules of Bronze: Chad Fisher at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts,” an article by Principal Art Historian Emily M. Weeks, in the Spring issue of Sculpture Review.…
Read More »Lyme Academy is Now Accepting Core Sculpture Program Applications for Fall 2023
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Wendy Bury Appointed as New Managing Director The Board of Trustees for the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts are pleased to announce their selection of Wendy Bury as Managing Director. Bury will begin transitioning to her new role on March 1, 2023, and…
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Try Something New in 2023! Saturday Classes Start Soon No matter your age, ability, or previous training, the Academy's Continuing Education classes are perfect for you! Drawing Course Introduction to drawing through progressive studio…
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Chad Fisher announced as new Sculpture Chair The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the arrival of internationally-renowned sculptor Chad Fisher as the new Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair. This appointment marks a bold step in…
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Live Connections with Dr. William Keller Join art historian Dr. William Keller at 5 pm on Friday, December 2, as he provides a rare insight into the extraordinary history of the Keller family of artists and scholars, and into a relationship…
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View Monochrome online! The Academy's newest exhibition, Monochrome, can now be viewed online! Artwork can be purchased through our website, and all proceeds support Academy student scholarships. What a fabulous gift for the holidays! The…
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Young Masters Afterschool Program In keeping with traditional Academic practices that date to the Renaissance period, the Lyme Academy’s Young Masters Afterschool Program provides students ages 12 and up with one-on-one instruction in…
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The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has received a transformative gift from Charlotte Colby Danly, a former student and Trustee at the Academy, in support of the Academy’s mission to teach a new generation of artists in the figurative tradition.…
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