Education

Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission

PDS 6: Create effective promotional avenues, social media campaigns, and other marketing strategies for furthering your career with Kareem Black.

In this final session (six) of the Griffin Museum's Professional Development Series, Kareen Black will discuss promotional strategies, social media tactics, and other marketing approaches to help lens-based artists and professional photographers further their career. There is not one way to be an artist or professional photographer, and there is not one way to promote yourself to clients, organizations or become a brand. However, Mr. Black will share a tips and do's and don'ts that have worked for him throughout his successful 25-year long career. Level: All Day & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Photobook Focus | The Role of a Photobook in your Career with Mary Virginia Swanson

From hand-crafted, to print-on-demand, to a high-end monograph of your work, a printed piece showcasing your photographs can play an important role in moving your career forward.In this richly illustrated lecture, Mary Virginia Swanson will help artists consider the most appropriate path to bring their work to book form and into the hands of their target audience.Whether you are seeking a versatile promotional piece, dream of a catalogue to memorialize completion of a body of work, or strive to achieve a well-designed publication that amplifies the intention of the work, having clarity of both

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Photography Atelier | 2025-2026

We are pleased to announce the opening of registration for our special 40th Anniversary Atelier session and are excited to share more details with you.

The in-person class will be taught by Emily Belz and will take place on Thursday evenings from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Griffin Museum of Photography, located at 67 Shore Road, Winchester, MA 01890. The program will begin on September 18 and run through the end of May.

The online class will be taught by Jennifer McClure and held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. It will begin on September 16 and run through the end of May

Photography Atelier 39 | Emily Belz Thursday Mornings IN PERSON

The Griffin Museum is pleased to continue its legacy of fostering creative growth with the Photography Atelier, now in its 39th session. This portfolio and project building course will inspire students to take new approaches to their photography practice and help guide students in finding concepts and approaches they would like to develop into a longer-term project. Supportive dialog between the instructor and student is the basis of honing the work. © Michael King

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Photography Atelier 39 with Jennifer McClure (23 sessions) Tuesday Evenings ONLINE

The Griffin Museum is pleased to continue its legacy of fostering creative growth with the Photography Atelier, now in its 39th session. This portfolio and project building course will inspire students to take new approaches to their photography practice and help guide students in finding concepts and approaches they would like to develop into a longer-term project. Supportive dialog between the instructor and student is the basis of honing the work. We are excited to meet the needs of the next generation of photographic artists with this 9-month intensive program offered once a year, and

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Photography Atelier II (Online) | 2025-2026

The Griffin Museum is proud to continue its tradition of fostering creative growth with Photography Atelier II, an advanced, project-driven course led by photographer and educator Traer Scott. This online class is designed for students who have completed Photography Atelier I and are ready to take their photographic practice to the next level.

Atelier II challenges participants to deepen their conceptual thinking, refine their visual storytelling, and expand on an existing body of work -- or launch a new one -- building on the skills and insight gained in Atelier I. Receive insightful

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Photography Atelier II with Traer Scott (Online)

This class is currently sold out. Please email donna@griffinmuseum.org to be placed on our Waitlist. The Griffin Museum is pleased to continue its legacy of fostering creative growth by offering, for the first time, Photography Atelier II with Traer Scott (Online). This portfolio and project building course will inspire students who have already completed Photography Atelier I to continue to pursue new approaches in their photographic practice, and help guide them in elevating/extending concept building, and explore new methods for continuing an existing series, or creating a new project

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Piano Dept. Honors Concert #1

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
There will be two concerts this evening, the first at 5:00 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. The programs will feature works spanning the Baroque period to Impressionism.
Held live in Nichols Hall, and streamed to the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.

Piano Dept. Honors Concert #2

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
There will be two concerts this evening, the first at 5:00 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. The programs will feature works spanning the Baroque period to Impressionism.
Held live in Nichols Hall, and streamed to the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.