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Griffin Museum of Photography

Championing photographic arts, artists and educators since 1992 through exhibitions, scholarships, residencies and workshops.
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Welcome to the Griffin Museum of Photography, a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the art of photography. Through our many exhibitions, programs and lectures, we strive to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual, emotional and social impact of photographic art. At the Griffin Museum, you will find exhibitions from well-known photographers to those emerging on the

scene that explore important themes and thought-provoking ideas. All of our exhibitions and programs are designed to encourage the passionate exploration of the art of photography.

06/02/2026

Mary Virginia Swanson at the Griffin!

From the increase in print-on-demand options to the growing number of small presses to regional photobook fairs, making a book of your photographs feels within reach! But is it really that simple? 
Join us ONLINE on June 24th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST as Mary Virginia Swanson () demystifies photobook publishing, providing insights into critical steps that will shape the path of your publishing journey.

Being mindful of key decisions and your responsibilities will guide you toward creating a meaningful photobook you can be proud to share with your audience and beyond.

All registered participants will receive a link to the recording of this presentation for 90 days.

🗓️ June 24th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST
📍 Online
🔗 RSVP at the link in bio!

05/30/2026

Documenting the many forms of porches he encounters in Savannah, Georgia, Lucas Vanderborght (._.photo) captures both their physical appearance and the stories they hold.

His work was on display at the Griffin Museum of Photography’s Virtual Gallery from January 30 through March 30, 2026.

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Lucas, and his responses are as follows.

Read the full interview at www.griffinmuseum.org/news

05/29/2026

: We couldn’t be more excited to have legendary photographer Ed Kashi joining us for an in‑person artist talk and book signing () this Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm.

Kashi’s works record history in the making and capture the human experience around the world.

For two hours, our Main Gallery will be full of this acclaimed photojournalist’s stories and images.

Join us and learn about Kashi’s recently released photo book, A Period In Time: Looking Back While Moving Forward, 1977–2022.

📕 Signed copies will be available for purchase.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

RSVP via link in bio.

05/27/2026

Beautiful Polaroids by

Polaroid Workshop!

This Summer we encourage analog exploration and instant results in this five-day immersive Polaroid workshop exploring portraiture, landscapes, multiple exposures, emulsion lifts, hand-coloring, and experimental instant-film techniques.  Open to all skill levels, spend a full week at the Griffin surrounded by a dedicated teacher and a creative community that push your practice through play and personal vision. 
📍 In person at the Griffin Museum 📅 July 20–24, 2026 🕤 9:30 AM–3:30 PM 👥 Limited to 10 participants 
Learn more about the class requirements at www.griffinmuseum.org or via the link in bio.

05/26/2026

From the increase in print-on-demand options to the growing number of small presses to regional photobook fairs, making a book of your photographs feels within reach! But is it really that simple? 
Join us ONLINE on June 24th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST as panelist Mary Virginia Swanson () demystifies photobook publishing, providing insights into critical steps that will shape the path of your publishing journey.

Being mindful of key decisions and your responsibilities will guide you toward creating a meaningful photobook you can be proud to share with your audience and beyond.

All registered participants will receive a link to the recording of this presentation for 90 days.

🗓️ June 24th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST
📍 Online
🔗 RSVP at the link in bio!

05/25/2026

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to have photographer Ed Kashi for an in‑person artist talk and book signing ()

Join us on Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm in our Main Gallery and learn about Kashi’s recently released photo book, A Period In Time: Looking Back While Moving Forward, 1977–2022. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

RSVP via link in bio.

05/22/2026

Griffin Spring Cleaning! 🧹 All proceeds directly support of exhibitions, operations, and programs. See you tomorrow!

05/21/2026

𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦 | An Exhibition by Preston Gannaway ()  
The Griffin Museum is pleased to present 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦 by Preston Gannaway, recipient of the Director’s Prize in the 2025 Juried Members Exhibition, juried by Ann M. Jastrab, the Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art (CPA) in Carmel, California.  𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦 focuses on a boy growing up in New Hampshire following the death of his mother at age 4. The interplay of everyday details, landscapes and portraits work together to create an intimate longitudinal essay on time, loss and mortality. The beginning of the series was awarded the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography.

Visit the link in bio and discover!

ON VIEW
July 31 – September 6, 2026

LOCATION
Atelier Gallery, Griffin Museum

PROGRAMMING
Artist Talk Saturday, August 22, 2026 2:30 – 4:00 PM ET  Artist Reception Saturday, August 22, 2026 4:30 – 6:30 PM ET

05/20/2026

The Griffin Museum is pleased to present Photosynthesis XXI, a collaboration between Burlington High School and Wi******er High School.

This annual 5-month program connects high school students with each other and with professional photographers, artists, and curators. This year’s extraordinary mentors were John Willis, Melinda Hurst Frye (.photo) and Jeff Larason ().

Each year this program is generously sponsored by the John & Mary Murphy Foundation. Their continuing support creates opportunities for our local students to work with creative professionals, see their works on the walls of the Griffin and to be part of our summer public art project with the works featured on the grounds of the museum.

We thank you for your generosity and commitment to supporting creative opportunities for our students.

Wi******er High School Students:
Eva Albert | Audrey Casassa | Emma Dullaghan | Ruby Goldberg | Aanya Naik | Cian O’Meara

Burlington High School Students:
Mai Boulanger | Emanick Carrasquillo | Thalia Clark | Kaya Cummings | Richana Denis | Jennifer Keane | Grayson Reidy | Scott Rigolini | Yvenaya Ulysse

🗓️ May 29 – June 7, 2026
🗓️ Artist Reception: June 1, 5-7pm
🔗Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio.

05/19/2026

The Griffin Museum is pleased to announce Cassidy Thurber () as the winner of 2025 Carolyn Harder Scholarship. We are excited to showcase Thurber’s body of work I Want the Sun to Shine Down on You in our Griffin Library from May 29 to July 26.

In her project, “I Want the Sun to Shine Down on You,” Cassidy Thurber creates a moody and intimate portrayal of her family. She shares: “. My photographs are not only personal; instead, an invitation for others to reflect on their own experience… Growing up, I was a kid who feared the weekends, Christmas and school vacations. Always being picked on for living in a trailer and wearing Walmart shoes. Being the oldest of five (scattered across three homes) also meant that I was the one to hold my siblings’ hands while growing from a ground planted with dysfunctional seeds.”

About the Scholarship

The Carolyn Grande Harder Scholarship was created to honor the life and spirit of Carolyn G. (Grande) Harder (1943–2024), a devoted mother, teacher, art historian, and lifelong patron of the arts. With a degree in Art History from Elmira College, years spent teaching young students, and a long tenure as a docent at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, she believed deeply in the power of art to enrich lives and expand our minds. Celebrating Carolyn’s legacy, this prize supports emerging photographers whose work reflects her spirit: a devotion to art, a love of beauty, and a desire to explore how the visual language of art can connect us and inspire creativity. This year’s submissions were juried by Emily Belz and Jennifer McClure.

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