A celebration and auction of art painted by regional artists at exquisite private and public settings along coastal Rhode Island, Watch Hill to Weekapaug. A benefit for Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, sponsored by Ocean House, Watch Hill, RI.

You are invited to a one-of-a-kind evening reception for the viewing and auction of works of art painted that day of iconic area settings by prominent regional artists and donated to benefit Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.

Sunday, August 12, 2018
6:30 – 9:00 pm

Ocean House
One Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

VIP Benefactor Ticket: $150 per person includes:

Private visits with artists at various iconic locations, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Exclusive champagne pre-reception viewing of artwork as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ocean House acclaimed art collection, 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail reception with artists and setting hosts including silent and live auctions of “wet paint” works of art, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Patron Ticket: $85 per person includes:

Cocktail reception with artists and setting hosts including silent and live auctions of “wet paint” works of art, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Deadline for reservations: July 30, 2018

“Fresh Off the Easel” is a joint production of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and Ocean House to benefit arts enrichment at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.

Honorary Committee:

Daniel A. Hostettler
President & Group Managing Director
Ocean House Management Collection

Charles Royce
Managing Member
Ocean House Hotel Partners

Steven Kaplan
President
University of New Haven

Robert Manice
Trustee
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Patricia Spratt
Event Chair
Trustee
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Todd Jokl
Campus Dean
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Hosts:

Mrs. Stephanie Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McWilliams

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Royce

Mr. and Mrs. James Schoonmaker

Special thanks to “Fresh Off the Easel” Sponsors:

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

Jonathan Edwards Winery

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa