Events

Publisher in Residence | Kristen Joy Emack

As part of our Photobook Focus programming, the Griffin Museum is pleased to offer 25-minute online portfolio reviews -- an opportunity for learning and growth. Presented in partnership with esteemed photographic artists and independent photobook publishers, these focused sessions provide valuable insights and guidance. This setting offers photographers invaluable insights into crafting their photobook vision. Receive direct feedback on your book dummy, design, and sequencing, tailored to the unique demands of the photobook medium. Elevate your project with expert guidance, bridging artistic

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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

Susan Weiss | The Orchard - Artist Talk & Book Signing

The Griffin Museum is pleased to present an afternoon with photographer Susan Weiss, the creative artist behind her new monograph, The Orchard.

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, starting at 2.30pm at the museum in Winchester for a presentation by Weiss, with a book signing following the talk. Books will be on hand for purchase at this event. THE ORCHARD is the photographic study, created in an abstract manner, of an apple orchard in Vermont. Photographed over a two year period, 2020-2022, through all seasons, the images reveal seasonal changes as well as evoke emotional states of the artist

The Cedar Lodge: A Conversation with Maya Meissner, Lorenzo Fanton, and Zatara Press Founder Andrew Fedynak

Join us for a presentation featuring artist Maya Meissner, book designer Lorenzo Fanton, and publisher and designer Andrew Fedynak of Zatara Press, as they discuss the creative process behind The Cedar Lodge. Meissner, originally from Marin County, California, and now based in New York City, will share insights into her in-depth research on the Yosemite Killer, photography trips to key locations, and the many iterations, revisions, and rejections that shaped the book's collages. Fanton will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate design process, including the creation of fully

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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

Tip of My Tongue: In Conversation with Emilio Rojas (Online)

The Griffin Museum of Photography is delighted to host an evening artist talk with Emilio Rojas--a visual artist, activist, and educator--in celebration of his virtual exhibition in the Griffin Museum Critic's Pick Gallery, featuring his ongoing series of video-portraits, m(Other)s. At the Tip Of my Tongue, is a performative lecture by Mexican artist Emilio Rojas. The Tip of the tongue (also known as TOT or lethologica) is the phenomenon of failing to retrieve a word or term from memory, combined with partial recollection and the feeling that retrieval is imminent. The phenomenon's name comes

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Vision(ary) Online Artist Panel I

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

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Vision(ary) Online Artist Panel II

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

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Vision(ary) Photo Walk

Join us for a afternoon photo walk around Winchester, meet some of the artists of Vision(ary) and enjoy an afternoon reception celebrating the creativity and stories being told in this public art project.

We will meet at the Griffin Museum, taking a 1 mile walk around town to see the work, hear the stories and learn more about the world that surrounds us. A map of the exhibition and walking tour is here.

©Aiko Wakao Austin©Joshua Holz©Kristen Joy Emack© Isabella Khan

Aiko Austin, Kristen Joy Emack, Joshua Holz and Isabella Kahn will be joining us to talk about their work, and