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One-Year Anniversary
You're Invited to a Formal Evening!
Join us in celebrating the first anniversary of the Marvin Espy Gallery of Fine Art!
Attire: Black Tie
Join us for this elegant celebration at the Marvin Espy Gallery of Fine Art featuring live music, fine wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Collectors and art enthusiasts won’t want to miss this exclusive preview of never-before-seen works from Marvin Espy's 2025 collection.
Your admission fee also serves as your entry for a chance to win an original painting valued at $7,000 from his upcoming collection (restrictions apply).
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate art, creativity, and community in a sophisticated setting!
Artist Talk • Marvin Espy: Up from the Asphalt
Due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second gallery talk for the exhibition Up from the Asphalt at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Join Marvin Espy for a conversation with Curator Tanya Pohrt of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum about Up from the Asphalt.
Marvin Espy Student Art Exhibition
The Marvin Espy Gallery of Fine Art proudly presents its first annual student art exhibition. Marvin has taught artists of all levels for over 10 years, specializing in art, design, and painting in various mediums.
This exhibition features works from his current students at Hygienic Arts, who have been with him for six months to two years and have shown remarkable progress.
The opening reception, open to the public, will take place on September 15th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Marvin hopes you enjoy their creations as much as he has enjoyed watching them grow. Experience the results of dedicated instruction from an enthusiastic artist.
Espy in black and white
Private Event.
Espy in black & white – Where simplicity meets sophistication.
A unique celebration of monochromatic artistry. This exclusive event invites you to experience the depth and beauty of black and white art, featuring a captivating collection of abstract and loose figurative works.
Dress Code:
In keeping with the theme, guests are encouraged to dress elegantly in black and white attire. Whether you choose a classic black tuxedo, a chic white dress, or a combination of both, your outfit will complement the stunning visual experience of the evening.
Access Matters
Men of Color and allies uniting to make our presence, voices, and perspectives count in spaces where access and representation matter.
Award-winning artist/entrepreneur Marvin Espy of New London (formerly of Charlotte, NC) will lead a powerful talk on creating pathways and visibility where power, policy, and privilege meet.
Up From The Asphalt
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Presents Up From The Asphalt: Voices from the ground. Reflecting on the senseless killing of George Floyd and the universality of human experience, Marvin Espy presents new and recent paintings.