Events

Publishers-In-Residence: Maarten Schilt (Online)

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to welcome Maarten Schilt for an exclusive series of Online Portfolio Reviews as part of our annual Publishers-In-Residence program.Mr. Schilt will be offering six one-on-one sessions scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).

This event offers photographers direct, one-on-one guidance from industry professionals to refine their projects for publication. These sessions provide tailored feedback on sequencing, design, and storytelling, helping artists shape their work into compelling photobooks.

Each review is 25 minutes long and

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Reception | People of Chelsea - Darlene DeVita & Sarah Putnam

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

RICPA x GMP Member Meetup!

The Griffin Museum is excited to partner with the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts for a member meetup!

Join Executive Director Crista Dix in Providence, Rhode Island alongside RICPA Executive Director David DeMelim for an afternoon of art, conversation and a nosh. This is a chance for members of both organizations to see what they have to offer, in terms of member benefits and opportunities for creativity.

About RICPA -

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts was founded to inspire creative development and provide opportunities to engage with the community through

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Scott Offen: The Making of Grace -- Artist Talk & Signing

Join us at the Griffin Museum for an in-person artist talk and book signing celebrating Grace, the poetic and deeply collaborative project by photographer Scott Offen, published by L'Artiere Edizioni. During this special event, Offen will share insights into his creative process, the evolution of the work, and the intimate partnership that shaped the images. A book signing will follow the conversation.

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In Grace, Offen and his partner craft a visual dialogue about aging, representation, and autonomy, moving fluidly between the quiet resonance of

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September | Coffee and Conversation - Member Networking Event

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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!

September Members' Mingle!

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.

Spring Cleaning @ The Griffin!

We are cleaning out our closets and want to find good homes for our framing materials, books and prints.

Spend the afternoon with us finding new treasures for your creativity!

Wood and Metal frames in multiple sizes. From 16×20 up to 40″ lengths.

We have volumes from our library available, from monographs, compendiums, exhibition catalogs and technical manuals.

We are grateful to one of our generous donors for sharing a collection of prints from 20×200, Life Support Japan, collect.give and other benefit photography events to create an extraordinary selection of works now

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Sun-Printed Magic: An Introduction to Cyanotypes with Holly Worthington

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

Sun-Printed Magic: An Introduction to Cyanotypes with Holly Worthington

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

The Language of Exposure: An In-Person Artist Talk with Timothy Hyunsoo Lee

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