Receptions

Artist Reception | Manifest Destiny

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception for the exhibition Manifest Destiny. Join us in-person on Saturday, January 24 to celebrate the artists Austin Bryant, Scott Connaroe, Craig Easton, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, Drew Lewental, Vicky Sambunaris, and John Willis.

Manifest Destiny is part of a broader, year-long series of exhibitions titled State of Our Union. The four exhibitions presented in 2026 examine the United States as it celebrates its 250th anniversary--through its landscape, its culture, and its people.

© Vicky Sambunaris© Craig Easton
© Rich Frishman
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Artist Reception | Richards Family Prize and Arnold Newman Prize

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist reception to celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2025 Richards Family Prize and Arnold Newman Prize, whose works are on view from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Join us in person at the museum to celebrate artists Izabella Demavlys, C. Rose Smith, Debmalya Choudhuri, and Nzingah Oyo.

This event if FREE and open to the public.

© C. Rose Smith© Debmalya Choudhuri© Nzingah Oyo© Izabella Demavlys

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Artist Reception | Winter Solstice Exhibition 2025

Join us in person on Saturday, December 6 as The Griffin Museum is excited to host a reception celebrating the artists in our show Winter Solstice 2025. This reception offers a chance to meet the our member artists, hear their stories, and connect with our photo community.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

© Susan Collins© Michael Lynch© Suzanne Williamson© Frau Edixa© Guanhua Yao

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Artist Reception: Gathering Place | A Family Album

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception celebrating the artists featured in the exhibition Gathering Place | A Family Album. Join us in person at Jenks Center to celebrate the talented artists!

On view at the Jenks Center from October 1 to January 3, 2026, the exhibition brings together photographic works that celebrate the intimate spaces and shared traditions that define family--chosen or inherited--through still-lifes, portraits, domestic scenes, or elsewhere.

© Shea Baasch© Talya Arbisser© Isaac Glimka

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December Members' Mingle - Winter Solstice Edition!

It's our biggest month of the year for our members! It's time for Winter Solstice! We are so excited to welcome you all to a special members event before the public extravaganza.

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 Winter Solstice exhibition

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Exhibition Reception: Scott Offen, Grace

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception for Grace, an exhibition by Scott Offen, presented in our satellite gallery, The Griffin @ WinCam. Join us in person on February 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to celebrate the work.

In Grace, Offen collaborates with his partner to explore themes of aging, representation, and autonomy. The photographs move between intimate domestic interiors and mythic outdoor landscapes, offering a nuanced and deeply personal visual dialogue.

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Founders Day! Celebrate the Griffin

On Saturday, September  13, the Griffin Museum invites you to celebrate our museum and Arthur  Griffin's birthday and legacy with a vibrant, immersive day of photography and community. Begin at 9 AM with a lively Coffee & Conversation hosted by Executive Director Crista  Dix. From 11 AM to 4 PM, have a portrait made at the Portrait Studio (prints courtesy of Digital Silver Imaging) and peruse the PhotoBook Fair, featuring independent publishers, artists' books, and Griffin Museum Press offerings. Celebrate our commitment to education from 5 to 8 PM with the Photography Atelier Reunion and

Frank Siteman | Artist Reception @ The Jenks

Join us for a celebration of Frank Siteman's exhibition at the Jenks center as part of our summer public art project, Vision(ary). Frank Siteman is a resident and chronicler of life in Winchester. His images soar above the streets to capture the light, movement and changes of the town. We are so grateful to partner with the Jenks Center of Winchester to bring this exhibition to the community.

© Frank Siteman

About Frank Siteman -

Frank Siteman was born in St. Louis in 1947. He attended Tufts University, where he majored in chemistry. Already immersed in photography, he shot

Griffin x LACP Member Meetup!

The Griffin Museum is thrilled to collaborate with LACP for a member meetup! We are excited to celebrate our members in Los Angeles in one of our many meetups across the country!

Join Executive Director Crista Dix along with the LACP team, including Executive Director Rotem Rozental for an evening of lite bites, beverages and conversation between our Griffin & LACP member community.

Join us on Thursday October 23rd from 6 to 8pm for a special members only mingle event to see and connect to fellow Griffin Museum & LACP members based in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. On display