Events

This Founder's Day, we are making memories for our future --we're preserving the past, honoring our community, and supporting the future of photography.

We're thrilled to host a special Portrait Studio event, thanks to the incredible generosity of Digital Silver Imaging and two talented local photographers, Angela Rowlings and Carlos Paronis. These gifted artists are donating their time and creativity to benefit the Griffin Futures Fund, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Whether you're looking to update your family portrait, snap a keepsake with friends, or immortalize your beloved pet

We cordially invite you to The Griffin @ Lafayette City Center Place to celebrate the exhibition People of Chelsea, and the artists Darlene DeVita and Sarah Putnam.

We look forward to seeing you in Downtown Crossing on Sunday September 21st at 2pm to meet the artists and see the stories of the community represented in words and photos.

About the People of Chelsea project -

The People of Chelsea Project was born from a deep love of the city of Chelsea, for its rich culture, vibrant beauty, and resilient community. Just across the harbor and only a bridge away from Boston, yet

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It's Arthur Griffin's Birthday on Saturday September 13th, and there is no better way to celebrate his legacy thank with a gathering of our members engaging in a dialogue about the creativity and craft of photography.

Join us Saturday September 13th from 9.30am-12pm for our round table peer-run portfolio critique group. Engage with 8 other Griffin members to network, socialize, and provide one another feedback on your portfolios. We'll provide coffee and light refreshments. See you there!

This evening is all about you, our members, whose passion and support make everything we do possible. Our Members Mingle is about connecting with fellow photography enthusiasts, sharing your inspiration, and participating in the vibrant energy that makes the Griffin Museum such a special place. And what better way to celebrate you than being with other members and seeing the work of our Photography Atelier 39 exhibition! Eat, drink and be merry! Get ready for an evening of connection, inspiration, and of course, great photography.

Step into the sunshine and discover the magic of cyanotypes in this hands-on introductory workshop with artist and educator Holly Worthington. Perfect for beginners, this three-hour outdoor session will immerse you in the fundamentals of this historic photographic process, using nothing but light and chemistry to create striking blue-toned prints. You'll start by making two cyanotypes using pre-coated paper and fabric, gaining an understanding of how UV exposure transforms everyday objects into beautiful silhouettes. Then, you'll take it a step further -- learning to coat your own paper using

Step into the sunshine and discover the magic of cyanotypes in this hands-on introductory workshop with artist and educator Holly Worthington. Perfect for beginners, this three-hour outdoor session will immerse you in the fundamentals of this historic photographic process, using nothing but light and chemistry to create striking blue-toned prints. You'll start by making two cyanotypes using pre-coated paper and fabric, gaining an understanding of how UV exposure transforms everyday objects into beautiful silhouettes. Then, you'll take it a step further -- learning to coat your own paper using

Join interdisciplinary artist Timothy Hyunsoo Lee for an in-depth conversation about his exhibition Imprints, currently on view at the Griffin Museum. Lee will discuss how his cyanotype-based works reflect the complexities of migration, memory, and identity -- blending personal narrative with broader cultural themes. Drawing on his background in science, craft, and queer theory, Lee's practice explores image-making as a ritual of preservation and transformation. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his process, influences, and the stories behind his evocative

Then, Now, Next: The Evolution of A Yellow Rose Project.An in-person conversation with artists from A Yellow Rose Project

The Griffin Museum is pleased to present an in-person panel discussion featuring artists from A Yellow Rose Project: Rania Matar, Lisa McCarty, Mary Beth Meehan, and Toni Pepe. The conversation will be moderated by Yellow Rose Project Co-Founders Meg Griffiths and Frances Jakubek.

This panel will explore the evolution of A Yellow Rose Project -- past, present, and future. The discussion will begin with the project's inception and the artists' initial responses to

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to present a series of artist panels featuring the artists of Vision(ary). The first talk in the series centers on the theme of family and community, bringing together artists whose work addresses these subjects in bold and unexpected ways. Featured in this online event are Aiko Wakao Austin, Isabella Kahn, Mari Saxon, Carolina Baldomá, Kristen Joy Emack, Anna Mia Davidson, and Adair Freeman Rutledge.

Learn more about each artist and their projects in the main exhibition page.

Online Artist Panel IDate: Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 7 pm - 8:30

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to present a series of artist panels celebrating artists of this year's Vision(ary). Artists featured in the second panel are Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Dana Stirling, Marco Castelli, Ric Pontes, Marky Kauffmann, Vicky Stromee, Jennifer Georgescu, Andrea Alkalay, Sungchul Lee, Kevin Hoth.

Hillerbrand+Magsamen are a collaborative artist duo creating video, photography, and installation works that blend humor, tension, and domestic life. Their experimental practice explores the boundaries of family and culture, with work shown internationally and