"Ogunquit Summer" and "Yellow Skiff," two pastel paintings by Artist Jeff Fioravanti, have been Juried into the Connecticut Pastel Society's (CPS)"Signature Member Exhibit" at the Lyme Art Association (LAA). Scheduled for display in the Goodman Gallery of the LAA, the exhibit will be available for viewing July 13 - September 8, 2007, during regular gallery hours, Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM, and by appointment only on Mondays.
Located at 90 Lyme Street, just off exit 70 on I-95, in Old Lyme, Connecticut, the Lyme Art Association is one of the oldest running art groups in America. Incorporated in 1914, the LAA
and its galleries have featured some of the most cherished and influential Impressionistic and Representational artists in our history. Featuring four unique galleries, including the
Goodman Gallery which opened in 1938, the home of the LAA was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, and the association continues to this day to advance the course of
the fine arts via classes, workshops, exhibitions and educational programs for the local community and general public. Additional information about the Lyme Art Association can be found
at www.ctpastelsociety.com , or via email at contact @ ctpastelsociety.com or write Connecticut Pastel Society, PO Box 31295, Greenwich, CT 06831.
Jeff Fioravanti is an expressive representational artist who currently resides in Lynn, Massachusetts. A member of several nationally recognized art associations, he holds the added
distinction of "Signature Member" in three such groups including: "Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod", "Connecticut Pastel Society" and the "Pastel Society of America" located in New
York City. Fioravanti has exhibited in numerous one man and group shows, and he has won awards on the local, national and international level. Jeff is listed in "Who's Who in American
Art" and "Who's Who in America" and he has been featured in national publications such as "American Artist Magazine", "Pastel Artist International" and "Art Business News." Noted for
often using his art to help raise awareness for conservation and preservation of the treasured lands and antiquities of America, the artist is represented by the ARA Gallery, South
Hamilton, MA, ART 3 Gallery, Manchester, NH, and Gallery 30, Gettysburg, PA. Information on the artist can be viewed at