Griffis Sculpture Park

Come see the Griffis Sculpture Park in a different light!

(East Otto, NY) For the eighth consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns on September 9th. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open 21 nights for guests to walk some of the park’s trails to experience the interaction between lights, nature and art.

New additions to the trail this year are new lighting concepts, soundscapes, video projections, vendors and events. In light of COVID-19 we will continue to be diligent to enforce social distancing and mask wearing when social distancing is not possible.

Guests will be able to venture on an unguided walk through a portion of the Mill Valley Rd site of the sculpture park, where the trails and sculptures will interact with creative lighting – creating a truly unique experience. Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights for a few darker sections of the trail.

It is a natural park, so the trails are either dirt or mowed grass. There are also a few inclines.

At the beginning of NIGHT LIGHTS, it opens at 8:00 p.m. But as each week passes by, we open earlier at 7:30 p.m.

Admission will be $10 adults, $5 children 12 to 7, and free for six and under. Night Lights can be canceled due to heavy rain. Updates will be provided at our Facebook account. Tickets will be available VIA Event Bright for pre-sale and we will honor our refund policy that will allow you to apply a ticket (in the event to a rain out) to another evening of NIGHT LIGHTS 2020.

Tickets are available below.

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park is produced by SitlerHQ. The lighting and event company also produced the award-winning NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens (Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens), NIGHT LIGHTS at The Heron (Sherman, NY), and NIGHT LIGHTS at Nannen Arboretum (Ellicottville, NY). They created their first NIGHT LIGHTS show in 2009.

Over 250 sculptures reside at the 300-acre Griffis Sculpture Park, making it the United States largest sculpture park. The park is owned and operated by the Ashford Hollow Foundation, which also owns the Essex Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. The mission of the Ashford Hollow Foundation is to promote the visual and performing arts as well as construct a dynamic relationship between the arts and education in Western New York to better its young people and the greater community.

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Dear Friends,

During these uncertain times Griffis Sculpture Park is here for you to provide a safe sanctuary providing visitors the opportunity to reconnect with art and nature. We have made the choice to open early and allow visitors to hike during our regular operating hours of dawn till dusk.

We hope that Griffis Sculpture Park brings you joy and comfort during these challenging times.

We are continuing to follow updates from New York State parks and will remain open to the public as long as New York State parks remain open. We have also asked that visitors follow the recommendations laid out by the CDC including social distancing and leaving 6 feet or more distance from other visitors.

We think that during this time it is important to remain connected digitally. If you are planning on taking advantage of the outdoors please share pictures with us through our social media!

https://www.facebook.com/Griffis-Sculpture-Park-The-Essex-Arts-Center-161066194146/

Can’t make it out to see us – hopefully this fantastic drone footage provided by Enchanted Mountains will tide you over:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpqJwxxQLYY&feature=youtu.be

Did you also know that Griffis Sculpture Park has two main entrances? Our main entrance can be found at 6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14213 and our other site can be found on Rhor Hill Road off of the 219. Our Rhor Hill site is great for those of you who want to see a large part of the collection from your vehicle – please see the image below:

Rhor Hill Site Location

From Buffalo take the I-90 South
Use left 2 lanes to take exit 54-61 to merge onto I-90 W towards Erie
Keep right at the fork to continue on US-219 S, follow signs for Orchard Park/Springville
Turn right onto Ahrens Road
Keep left at the fork onto Rhor Hill Road
Parking will be on the right hand side

We are in this together!

Nila Lampman
Executive Director
The Ashford Hollow Foundation

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Weds, September 18 to Sat. September 21, 2019

Weds, September 25 to Sat. September 28, 2019

Weds, October 2 to Sat. October 5, 2019

Weds, October 9 to Sunday, October 13, 2019

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weds and Thurs, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend

6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14729

$10 adults, $5 children 12 – 7 years old, free for children six and under

www.griffispark.org

www.nightlightshq.com

(East Otto, NY) For the seventh consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns on September 18^th. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open 17 nights for guests to walk some of the park’s trails to experience the interaction between lights, nature and art.

New additions to the trail this year are new lighting concepts, soundscapes, video projections, vendors and events. The trails will open from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Weds. and Thurs. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open: Weds, September 18 to Sat. September 21, Weds, September 25 to Sat. September 28, Weds, October 2 to Saturday, October 5, Weds, October 9to Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Admission will be $10 adults, $5 children 12 to 7, and free for six and under. Night Lights can be canceled due to heavy rain. Updates will be provided at www.griffispark.org and Facebook account.

Sunday, August 11, 2019
Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival
6902 Mill Valley Road
East Otto, NY 14729
www.griffispark.org
Contact: Nila Griffis 716.667.2808

East Otto, NY: The Griffis Sculpture Park will celebrate a day of creativity at the seventh annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 12 noon.

Headlining the festival is the all-star band Dead Phish Funk w/ CRiTT & Friends. The band, led by Eric Crittenden will be getting the crowd up and grooving with songs from The Grateful Dead, Phish and tunes from the funk genre. With some of WNY’s top musicians joining Crittenden on stage, it is sure to be funky fun time.

Also on the bill is funk jam band, Funktional Flow – who played the festival in 2016. Grassroots rockers, PA Line will also be playing their soulful tunes.
Performers from Springville Center of the Arts will be participating in some artistic performances throughout the day.
Admission will be $15 advance, $20 day of show for adults, 12 and under FREE. Gates open at 12 noon. Tickets can be purchased online at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/griffis-sculpture-park-seventh-annual-festival-featuring-dead-phish-funk-tickets-63442260509

In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature children crafts and activities, artists creating works, and much more. A few food booths, as well as a beer and wine garden on-site. Park goers can also take in the 250 sculptures that reside throughout the trails of the 400-acre park, making it the United States largest outdoor sculpture park.

The events will be taking place on the top of the hill at the Mill Valley site of the park. Guests must be able to endure a 10-minute walk uphill to the festival site. There will also be a shuttle. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and small coolers.

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Ashford Hollow Foundation, owns and operates the Griffis Sculpture Park and the Essex Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. The mission of the Ashford Hollow Foundation is to promote the visual and performing arts as well as construct a dynamic relationship between the arts and education in Western New York to better its young people and the greater community.

The Ashford Hollow Foundation is celebrating a pretty special birthday this year – the big 5-0! We have a host of wonderful events to ring in this momentous occasion. We kick off the celebration at The Essex Arts Center on June 8th with the Celebration of 50 Years! We will have passed hors d’oeuvres, a full cocktail bar, music and dancing, open studio tours, documentary featuring Larry Griffis in the Studio for Youth and make your own steel ornament to bring home with you! Tickets are available online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-50th-anniversary-essex-party-tickets-61247518978

We are also excited for our first official and the release our line up of events at Griffis Sculpture Park and the Essex Arts Center! We also are thrilled to announce that we are now officially accepting Venmo and Paypal as payment options for the park!

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park
Weds, September 12 to Sat. September 15, 2018
Weds, September 19 to Sat. September 22, 2018
Weds, September 26 to Sat. September 29, 2018
Weds, October 3 to Sunday, October 7, 2018
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weds and Thurs, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday of Columbus
Day Weekend
6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14729
$10 adults, $5 children 12 – 7 years old, free for children six and under
www.griffispark.org
www.nightlightshq.com

(East Otto, NY) For the sixth consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns on September 12th . NIGHT LIGHTS will be open 17 nights for guests to view the interaction between lights, nature and art. The show has attracted over 7,000 visitors since 2013. New additions to the trail this year are new lighting concepts, soundscapes, video projections and events. The trails will open from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Weds. and Thurs. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends.

The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open: Weds, September 12 to Sat. September 15, Weds, September 19 to Sat. September 22, Weds, September 26 to Saturday, September 29, Weds, October 3 to Sunday, October 7, 2018.

Admission will be $10 adults, $5 children 12 to 7, and free for six and under. Night Lights can be canceled due to heavy rain. Updates will be provided at www.griffispark.org and Facebook account.

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park is produced by SitlerHQ. The lighting and event company also produced the award-winning NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens (Buffalo ; Erie County Botanical Gardens), NIGHT LIGHTS at The Heron (Sherman, NY), and NIGHT LIGHTS at Nannen Arboretum (Ellicottville, NY). They created their first NIGHT LIGHTS show in 2009.

Over 250 sculptures reside at the 300 acre Griffis Sculpture Park, making it the United States largest sculpture park. The park is owned and operated by the Ashford Hollow Foundation, which also owns the Essex Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. The mission of the Ashford Hollow Foundation is to promote the visual and performing arts as well as construct a dynamic relationship between the arts and education in Western New York to better its young people and the greater community.

East Otto, NY: The Griffis Sculpture Park will celebrate a day of creativity at the sixth annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Headlining the festival is the Americana/folk band, Driftwood from Binghamton, NY. Their live performances are making them regional favorites in Western New York and beyond. Driftwood has been described as “a band with a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind.”

Additional performers are: The Probables (roots rock from former Big Leg Emma members), Sly Boots Circus (African drum & dance group), Kaleidoscope Sky (reggae and rock) and poet, Autumn Echo.

Admission will be $20 advance, $25 day of show for adults, 12 and under FREE. Gates open at 12 noon. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/griffis-sculpture-park-sixth-annual-festival-featuring-driftwood-tickets-46761302314

The 400-acre park, located in East Otto, NY, will feature: musical performances from some of the region’s best musicians, children crafts and activities, artists creating works, and much more. Park goers can also take in the 250 sculptures that reside throughout the trails of the park, making it the United States largest outdoor sculpture park.

The Griffis Sculpture Park is owned and operated by the Ashford Hollow Foundation, which also owns the Essex Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. The mission of the Ashford Hollow Foundation is to promote the visual and performing arts as well as construct a dynamic relationship between the arts and education in Western New York to better its young people and the greater community.

The Griffis Sculpture Park will host free outdoor activities every Saturday at noon starting in June. The activities are geared to all ages and supplies will be provided however, some will request you bring an item to assist with the project – like our screen printing activity that will have guests bring a white t-shirt. The third Saturday of each month will highlight a free guided tour beginning on May 19^th.

Park goers can also take in the 250 sculptures that reside throughout the trails of the park, making it the United States largest outdoor sculpture park. Patrons are asked to donate the general admission fee to the Sculpture Park of $5 per adult, $3 for seniors/students and children under 12 are free.

The events will be taking place at the 6902 Mill Valley site of the park. Guests are encouraged to bring a cooler or picnic and enjoy the sculpture park for the afternoon.

Please join us for the return of the Moonlight Snowshoe Tour on March 3rd from 5pm – 8pm. We will be featuring all the fan favorites including snowshoes from City Garage and a great selection of Chili! Bring out your finest dancing shoes to warm up after a fantastic tours provided by Mark Griffis and others!

$50 covers snowshoe rental; some of the best local chili, cookies and snacks; a mooonlit snowshoe tour of Sculpture Park; and live music afterward. During the tour, snowshoers will be stopping at some of the sculptures to learn who created them, who installed them, and a little history behind them.

Reservations are required and limited. To register, please contact us at 716-667-2808 or e-mail nila.griffis@gmail.com.

Weds, September 13 to Sat. September 16, 2017

Weds, September 20 to Sat. September 23, 2017

Weds, September 27 to Sunday. September 30, 2017

Weds, October, 4 to October 8, 2017

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weds and Thurs, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend

6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14729

$10 adults, $5 children 12 – 7 years old, free for children six and under

www.griffispark.org

www.nightlightshq.com

EAST OTTO, NY – For the fifth consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns on September 13^th. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open 17 nights for guests to view the interaction between lights, nature and art. The show has attracted over 5,000 visitors since 2013.

New additions to the trail this year are new lighting concepts, soundscapes, video projections and events. On Saturday, September 23, artist Casey Brink will be hosting a one-night art show. The Buffalo music group The Observers will be playing a show on Saturday, September 30^th. Jam band Kaleidoscope Sky will be playing Saturday, October 7^th.

The trails will open from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Weds. and Thurs. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open: Weds, September 13 to Sat. September 16, Weds, September 20 to Sat. September 23, Weds, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, Weds, October 4 to Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Admission will be $10 adults, $5 children 12 to 7, and free for six and under. Night Lights can be canceled due to heavy rain. Updates will be provided at www.griffispark.org and Facebook account.