Cultural

The Griffin is off to London for a week in May for the Photo London photography fair, along with some special trips planned to collections and foundations and exploring the UK photography community.

Created for the Griffin community, this week in London offers a curated immersion into contemporary photography, centered around Photo London 2026. Designed for collectors, patrons, and artists who value looking and thoughtful exchange, the program extends beyond the fair into galleries, foundations, and studios shaping photography in the UK today. Join Executive Director Crista Dix on this

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

Take a journey to Acadia, the easternmost National Park in the US.  Ranging from the shores of the Atlantic to inland forests and lakes and culminating in the highest elevation of the eastern seaboard, its geological and cultural history presents a fascinating story. This diverse landscape has inspired artists for centuries.  Local photographer and art/history enthusiast Bruce Magnuson will present a photographic journey through this landscape that ranges from the tranquil to the magnificent!

Presented by Bruce Magnuson, Photographer.

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

The Griffin is pleased to host an online artist talk celebrating artists in the Photography Atelier 39 exhibition. Artists in this section are Julie Berson, Jaina Cipriano, Janet Smith, Megan Riley, L. Jorj Lark, Donna Gordon, Craig Childs, William Feiring, Jennifer Erbe, Paul Baskett

Photography Atelier is a portfolio and project-building course for emerging to advanced photographers taught by Emily Belz and Jennifer McClure. The students were part of our year long portfolio development program from Fall of 2025 to Spring 2025. Their works can be viewed in our main gallery at Winchester

The Griffin is pleased to host an online artist talk celebrating artists in the Photography Atelier 39 exhibition. Artists in this section are Margaret Rizzuto, Judy Katz, Francine Sherman, Georgia McGuire, Linda Bryan, Stacey Ewald, Julia Buteux, Benita Mayo, Irene Matteucci.

Photography Atelier is a portfolio and project-building course for emerging to advanced photographers taught by Emily Belz and Jennifer McClure. The students were part of our year long portfolio development program from Fall of 2025 to Spring 2025. Their works can be viewed in our main gallery at Winchester between

The Griffin Museum, Emily Belz, and Jennifer McClure are pleased to host an online Open House dedicated to the Photography Atelier.

Join us on Zoom to learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet the instructors. Emily and Jennifer will lead a mock critique, offering a preview of what it's like to be in the classroom. Alumni of the program will also join us to share their experiences and insights.

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About the Photography Atelier

The Photography Atelier is a portfolio and project-building course for

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

Discover the innovative world of the Steinway Spirio!
Join Patrick Elisha-Sanmiguel for an engaging presentation on piano mechanics and technology, highlighting the advanced features of the new Spirio player piano. Following an overview of the Spirio's mechanics, participants will have the option to try it out for themselves.
Please note that this workshop takes place off-site at the Newton showroom of M. Steinert & Sons.

Children ages 11+ are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workshop location (1069

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!
The program will be held live in Nichols Performance Hall and also streamed live on the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.