Inspired by the Lyme Art Colony legacy of creating art along this riverfront, renowned sculptor Chad Fisher (officially the Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair and Director of Sculpture at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts) will work from a pop-up studio on the Marshfield veranda to create the model for a first-edition bronze sculpture. The final bronze cast -- depicting a classic plein air painter at work -- will be ready for delivery to the winning bidder in early 2027.

Fisher has created more than 25 public sculptures, including fine art bronzes for the Chicago Bears Football Club, the Philadelphia 76ers, the NFL Hall of Fame, the Union League of Philadelphia, the Special Forces Charitable Trust, and the Philadelphia Vietnam Memorial.

Fisher studied at Syracuse University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, before receiving his MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Chad is a wonderful friend of the Museum who recently helped us create a 20-minute film about the sculpture process for the exhibition Inside Out: Contexts for American Art and served as our 2026 Annual Thorne Lecturer.

Value: Priceless!

In the spirit of the Lyme Art Colony artists, Chester artist Leif Nilsson has created a painting of the Museum's riverfront alla prima (meaning "all at once") to be offered during the Live Auction.

Inspired by the natural beauty of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, contemporary Impressionist Leif Nilsson paints his plein air impressionistic landscapes directly from life. Working in and around his hometown of Chester, Nilsson creates engaging garden, river, coastline, and village paintings. His heavily textured paintings capture the scintillating effects of light in nature over a period of time, and his unique brushwork is a result of his dedication to observing nature.

Leif Nilsson completed a full curriculum of Classical Studies at the Lyme Academy, then enhanced that education with several sojourns to Scandinavia, Asia Minor, and Europe.

A successful working artist for over 30 years, Nilsson shows his paintings in several galleries across the U.S. and at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery in Chester.

The winning bidder will also receive a frame to complement the finished painting.

You and a guest will fly round-trip from Boston's Logan airport to Bermuda, courtesy of BermudAir. Once on the island, check into the Hamilton Princess Bermuda for a luxurious stay in a Signature Poolside room. These newly renovated rooms are located in the Bermudiana wing, offering private terraces overlooking the Infinity pool and the harbor.

You will also enjoy free breakfast at the resort's Crown & Anchor for the duration of your stay.

As an added perk, Bermuda's Tourism Authority will provide you with an exclusive 3-hour excursion around the island to experience close-up the sites and history of Bermuda.

Travel dates are based on availability and must be reserved in advance. Valid through December 31, 2027.