Support the Next 50 Years

For half a century, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has been a place where artists learn to create with purpose and meaning through a curriculum grounded in rigorous training, observation, and mentorship. Throughout its history, the Academy has preserved and sustained time-honored artistic practices, master-level instruction, and the spaces where these traditions are taught and renewed.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are called to honor our past and to ensure that this vital artistic training is made available to future generations. Your gift in this milestone year secures the continuity of our fine arts education, supports the growth of emerging artists, and strengthens the enduring legacy of Lyme Academy of Fine Arts for the next 50 years and beyond.

Give Where Needed Most

General operating support includes immediate gifts of cash, appreciated securities, or other assets provide direct support and may offer current tax benefits.

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Support the Next 50 Years–Enduring Support

The Lyme Academy Chandler Legacy Fund
An endowment to fund the operational needs of the Academy

The Lyme Academy Scholarship Fund
An endowment to fund scholarships for students attending the Academy

The Lyme Academy Facilities Fund
An endowment to fund facilities maintenance and improvements

The Lyme Academy Faculty Fund
An endowment to fund faculty compensation and professional development

Coming Soon! Make a Donation to our Endowment

Planned Giving: Create a Lasting Legacy

Planned gifts provide flexible ways to support the next 50 years and beyond, ensuring the Academy’s programs, students, and artistic legacy continue to thrive. Planned gifts allow you to support the Academy’s mission in a way that fits your life and financial goals. Opportunities include:

Bequests
Include Lyme Academy in your will or living trust to create a lasting legacy. Bequests offer flexibility, allowing you to designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets such as real estate or securities.

Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a gift to Lyme Academy through your donor-advised fund for flexible and convenient support.

Gifts of Life Insurance
Name Lyme Academy as the beneficiary or owner of a new or existing life insurance policy. This allows you to make a substantial future gift, often with relatively small premium payments.

Gifts of Retirement Assets
Designate Lyme Academy as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or pension plan. Retirement assets can be a tax-efficient way to give, as they may be subject to significant taxes when passed to heirs. You can also make annual gifts from your IRAs to the Academy that can satisfy annual requirement minimum distribution rules.

Consult Your Advisors

Planned gifts can provide meaningful support to Lyme Academy of Fine Arts while potentially offering tax or financial benefits for you and your family. Because each donor’s circumstances are unique, we encourage you to consult with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional before making a planned gift. They can help ensure your gift meets your personal goals and aligns with your estate planning.

To discuss any of these opportunities to support Lyme Academy, please contact Wendy Bury, Managing Director, at wendy@lymeacademy.edu or call 860-434-5232 ext. 203.

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Your gift helps preserve time-honored artistic traditions and ensures emerging artists receive world-class instruction in figurative art.