with Brian Keith Stephens, Artist, and Jenny Parsons, Curator of Exhibitions

Included with Museum Admission, no advance reservations required

Join artist Brian Stephens and Jenny Parsons, Florence Griswold Museum Curator of Exhibitions, for a spirited conversation inside the Cow Tales exhibition gallery.

Through a sweeping diptych and a poetic short film, Stephens invites us into the mythical world of the cow—not just as a farm animal, but as a timeless symbol of patience, protection, and quiet wisdom. Discover the stories behind the work, how local fields meet ancient folklore, and why these gentle giants still speak to us today.

Stephens will sign copies of his book, Almost True Tales, available for purchase in the FloGris Shop, following the program.

Image: Brian Keith Stephens, Visit Your Neighbor I, 2025. Oil and wax on cotton, 46 x 70 in. Courtesy of the artist

Cow Tales is made possible with the generous support of HSB, John and Barbara Hazeltine, Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts, as well as donors to the Exhibition Fund and the Annual Fund.