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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

Why write about your photography? Aren't your pictures supposed to say it all? Ideally, but written cues can offer viewers helpful entry points into your work. If you exhibit your work, preparing artist statements, project statements and biographies are necessities. If you are applying for an artist residency, a grant, or a call for entry, writing eloquently will illuminate the intention and process that sparked your imagery. The bottom line is, effective communication elevates your work.

In our first session of the course, we explain best practices for starting and maintaining successful