The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is a unique and distinguished institution and a cultural asset to the town of Old Lyme and the state of Connecticut. Its uniqueness come from what they do and how they do it: focusing on the fine arts of drawing, painting and sculpting, teaching in traditional methods based on the human figure and nature.

Founded in 1976 by sculptor Elisabeth Gordon Chandler, the College earned its accreditation in 1996 and offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Post-Baccalaureate and 3-year certificates. Additionally, many student-artists choose BFA-level part-time and continuing studies, and students in grades 7 to 12 study through the Pre-College program. The rigorous curriculum is studio-based for all 4 years and remains small for highly personalized training and mentoring. The studio curriculum is centered around the study of nature and the human figure with particular emphasis on anatomy; 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 unique intellectual and visual articulation with confidence and integrity. The College's entire studio faculty is made up of professional artists with high levels of achievement and expertise in their chosen fields.

Location is important to understanding Lyme Academy College. The town of Old Lyme, CT has been an established arts colony for over a century and home to the American Impressionist school. Its scenic beauty and the quality of light attracted artists then and now, making it an ideal location for a college of fine arts. Its annual summer fine art auction is a regional "must attend" event and now bidders at charitybuzz can participate in collecting art from the many talented artists who donate their work to support The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Both well known talents and up and coming artists will be showing their work which will be featured both online and live at the event. Expand your collection and bid to collect fine art to support The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.