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Seasonal Stories with Architectural Photographer James Florio

Architectural photographer James Florio is Grace Farms’ Artist-in-Residence, visiting throughout the seasons to build a body of work composed on large format film. Encounter Florio’s creative process during this mid-residency presentation in the Grace Farms Library, which will temporarily transform to display his work, along with curated elements representing his Montana studio. Florio will share stories about immersing himself into the rhythms of nature to document the changing seasons at Grace Farms, in a conversation with Grace Farms Chief Strategy…

when

January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

where

365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States

cost

12

about

Architectural photographer James Florio is Grace Farms’ Artist-in-Residence, visiting throughout the seasons to build a body of work composed on large format film.

Encounter Florio’s creative process during this mid-residency presentation in the Grace Farms Library, which will temporarily transform to display his work, along with curated elements representing his Montana studio. Florio will share stories about immersing himself into the rhythms of nature to document the changing seasons at Grace Farms, in a conversation with Grace Farms Chief Strategy Officer and Founding Creative Director, Chelsea Thatcher. Complimentary tea will be provided.

Large format film removes barriers between the viewer and image to capture the world as it is: simple yet complex, imperfect but beautiful. During his residency, Florio explores how the River building—with glass walls that remove barriers between people and nature—transforms with the landscape across the seasons.

Doors open at 6 pm. Join us to peruse the exhibit and enjoy some tea and passed hors d’oeuvres prior to the program!

Visit the Grace Farms Library from Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 2 to view a presentation of Florio’s photographs displayed akin to the walls of his Montana studio.

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Studio Beginnings

Our youngest artists, designers, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art, children will think, play, create, and experiment with texture, form, line, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly. This session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers. Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Imagination Playground

Children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. Available throughout September and October: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Grace Farms Tour

This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design, curated interiors, and materials choices. During the tour, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. The River building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm, SANAA, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and…

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