Florence Griswold Museum Calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org.
A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
Every Sunday
1-5pm
*Free Hands-On Activities
Free with Museum admission
No reservations required
Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists. Painters are given brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and a smock and are sent to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. All ages and skill levels welcome. There are also hands-on art projects, books, games and puzzles to enjoy. A great way to spend the day.
EXHIBITION LECTURE
Wednesday, June 4, 7pm
The Artists’ Colony in Giverny and the Rise of American Impressionism
Dr. William H. Gerdts, Professor Emeritus of Art History at the Graduate
School of the City University of New York
Fee: $12 (members $10)
Fellowship Hall, Old Lyme Congregational Church
In 1887, a group of painters from the United States and Canada descended upon the village of Giverny, the home of great Impressionist Claude Monet, and proceeded to establish the longest-lasting and most important artist colony of the late19th century. Join Dr. Gerdts as he shares his expertise and passion about the artistic legacies of Giverny and Old Lyme.
 Sunday, June 15
2pm
Father's Day Puppet Show
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
by A. Wolf
Paul Mesner, Master Puppeteer
Daddy & Me Fee: $15 (members $12)
Single Tickets: $10 (members $7)
Think you know the real story behind the huffing and puffing? Think again. There’s only one individual who knows the true story about a wolf, 3 houses and 3 little pigs. Join Kansas City puppeteer Paul Mesner for an afternoon of colorful family fun.
*Historic Gardens Day
Sunday, June 22
12-4pm
The Museum is one of eleven historic garden sites within Connecticut. On this fifth annual Historic Gardens Day, each site will host special events and activities. Click HERE for information on each site's events.
At the Florence Griswold Museum visitors can discover the newly-restored Griswold House, stroll through "Miss Florence's” historic gardens and down to the river. Try your hand painting "en plein air" (in the open air) just like artists who stayed at the Griswold House over one hundred years ago. Museum educators will supply you with canvas, palette, paint, and brushes (and the all important smock!). Let the hollyhocks and Black-eyed Susans be your inspiration! You'll have a wonderful souvenir of your day in the garden! No fee for outside activities.
You may also view the special art exhibitions, Impressionist Giverny: American Painters in France, in the Krieble Gallery.
 Special Garden Day Lecture
2pm
Translating English Garden Design to American Gardens
Lecture Fee: $7 (members $5)
Exhibition & Lecture Fee: $15 (members $5)
Join nationally recognized garden designer, writer, and lecturer Gordon
Hayward as he shares the practical ways to translate English garden design
into a simpler American garden. This illustrated talk demonstrates how to attain the charm and beauty of an English garden through garden ornaments,
marking transitions between gardens, framing views, and more.
Lecture co-sponsored by Hog River Journal
EN PLEIN AIR—Impressions of Painting in Giverny & Old Lyme
 Performance Schedule
June 25 -28
Wednesday-Saturday
2pm and 7pm
$20
Dinner & a Show
June 26 and 27
Thursday and Friday
5:30pm
$40
Enjoy a boardinghouse-style summer supper overlooking the Lieutenant River prior to a twilight performance of EN PLEIN AIR.
Setting is intimate and seating is limited. Please make your reservations in advance at 860-434-5542 x111 or frontdesk@flogris.org.
A monodrama created especially for the Florence Griswold Museum. Conceived and performed by Christopher Eaves, performances of EN PLEIN AIR coincide with the Museum's exhibition Impressionist Giverny: American Painters in France, 1885–1915. Filled with color, movement and sound, EN PLEIN AIR is an immersive theatrical experience with video projection of Impressionist paintings transporting audiences through the picturesque landscapes of Giverny, France and Old Lyme, Connecticut.
For more about Christopher Eaves, please go to eavesdrop.
*SUMMER ART CAMPS
 ArtVenture Camps for Children Grades 1st through 6th
Camp Hours: Monday-Friday
10am-3pm
$200 ($190 Museum members)
Note: Campers bring their own lunch
These week-long art camps are for kids of all skill levels who are interested in the visual arts. Campers explore the art and history of the Museum. Visiting artists will focus on movement and magic. Camps include a free t-shirt, materials, daily snacks, & more.
Session 1 June 23-June 27 (for grades 1-3)
Session 2 July 7-July 11 (for grades 4-6)
Session 3 July 14-July 18 (for grades 1-3)
Session 4 July 21-July 25 (for grades 1-3)
Session 5 Aug 4-Aug 8 (for grades 4-6)
Session 6 Aug 11-Aug 15 (for grades 1-3)
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