# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free First Saturday
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Admission to the Lyman Allyn is free on the first Saturday of each month.
Come ready for fun artful learning (be sure to dress for mess).

Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studio
Cost: Free admission all day


January 3: Suncatchers
Brighten up your winter by making a suncatcher inspired by the stained glass works in Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London.

February 7: Painted Photography
Explore the exhibition Photography and the Painted Image before watercolor painting vintage-style pictures! We will have a special pop-up photo booth so you can take your own “historical” portrait.

March 7: Building a City
Use stamps, blocks, and more to make your own printed city, inspired by the architecturally focused photography of Roger Clemens.

April 4 : Black & White
Photographer Dorothea Lange captured compelling people, moments, and spaces of mid-century American history through her black and white photography. See what you can create with a limited color palette of black and white!

May 2: May Day Flowers
Make an artwork inspired by the beautiful flowers that come in Spring. 

June 6: Collection Connections
Artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson explored the Lyman Allyn collections archive to create new art inspired by what they found. Explore the museum to find your favorite artwork, then create a painting inspired by it.

Free First Saturdays are made possible by Chelsea Groton Bank, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and Dime Bank.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/free-first-saturday/200029966624633
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New London
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 625 Williams St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320
- **lat**: 41.37264
- **long**: -72.10452
- **full address**: 625 Williams St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free First Saturday being held?
  - **A:** Free First Saturday takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 625 Williams St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free First Saturday?
  - **A:** Free First Saturday is organized by Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free First Saturday is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free First Saturday sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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