Beautiful displays don't stop in the galleries. The Shop has its own collection of riches. It offers the finest selection of art books on the Connecticut shoreline as well as posters, postcards, and notecards displaying some of the best-loved images in American art. Also offered for sale are jewelry and fine crafts by artists inspired by the shapes and colors of the natural world much as the artists of the Lyme Art Colony were. Fine papers, pencils, oils and watercolors offer shoppers the possibility of sketching in the beautiful gardens and gentle marshes surrounding the Museum. Art books, toys and old-fashioned books for children make The Shop complete.
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The Shop is open during museum hours. Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1-5pm.
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Artistically Speaking
Attend a Saturday afternoon Artistically Speaking event to meet our featured artist and learn more about their creative process. All events take place at 2pm and merchandise is available in The Shop.
Saturday, April 28
Flounder In: Fishers Island Sketches with Charles Ferguson
Charles B. Ferguson, was born in 1918 on Fishers Island, New York. He studied with Frank Vincent DuMond at the Art Students League of New York, and for many years taught studio and history of art at secondary schools. Ferguson was Director of the New Britain Museum of American Art, from 1965 to 1984. Throughout his career as both teacher and museum director, he continued to paint, sketch, and work in wood. He has won a number of awards for his paintings, including First Prize in Oils at the Mystic Maritime Gallery’s International Exhibition. He is represented in private, corporate, and museum collections worldwide.
Join us for a lecture and presentation of Flounder In. This work showcases watercolor sketches from the past six summers on Fishers Island, to which he returns every year. He feels that these 4 x 6 inch sketches are his best work, thanks to their spontaneity. They are accompanied by Haiku-like poetry capturing their essence.
Book available in The Shop.
Saturday, May 5
Getting It Together with Patricia O’Brien and Judy Perry
Experience the combined healing artistry of Patricia O’Brien, poet and breast cancer survivor, and Judy Perry, visual artist and automobile crash survivor.
Saturday, July 7
Wearable Sculpture with Kristen Brown
Join Kristen Brown for a presentation about the art of silverwork and jewelry making. Kristen earned her Masters of Fine Arts in sculpture and says that she approaches each of her designs as a miniature “wearable sculpture.”
Saturday, August 25
All Abuzz About Bees with Christopher Swift
A family friendly, hands-on discussion with beekeeper Christopher Swift of Swift Farm demonstrating bee keeping and honey harvesting using a model beehive.
Saturday, September 15
Fresh from the Fire with Jennifer Johnson
A colorful presentation on the art and inspiration of Jennifer Johnson’s fused glass jewelry creations. “Much of where I’ve traveled, creatively speaking, has been on my own. My jaunt as a painting major shines through in my latest work.”
Saturday, October 20
Connecticut Ghost Stories and Legends with
Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson
Join the authors as they recount bone-chilling mysteries from Putnam, Canton, New London, and other shadowy corners of the Nutmeg State.
Special Events and Sales
Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 10
Great Goods for the Gardener
Garden items and beautiful gifts will be plentiful in The Shop during the Museum’s 3rd annual GardenFest. Featuring garden sculptures, vases, heirloom seeds, floral jewelry, garden books, and other great items.
Friday, October 5 - Monday, November 5
From Faerie Wings to Scary Things: Truly Enchanted Shopping
Fanciful items abound in The Shop during the Wee Faerie Village outdoor exhibit.
Sunday, October 21 – Sunday, October 28
Double-Your-Discount Days
Museum Members receive a 20% discount on all shop purchases.
Tuesday, November 13
Magic of Christmas Shop Opens
The Shop will be stocked with the best in holiday ornaments, boxed cards, great gift items, and a whole lot more.
Saturday, December 1 – Sunday, December 23
Sleigh Days: Dashing through the Holiday Savings!
The Shop will have a new “Sleigh Day” theme each day with discounts to match. Savings up to 20%.
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