2025 Griffis Sculpture Park Events

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There will be three, two-person one act plays performed. Donations will greatly be accepted. Olean's Guerrilla Theatre Project will arrive at the sculpture park on Friday evening, then proceed to write three one-act plays, audition performers, rehearse and perform the plays in 24 hours. The performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. at different locations at the Mill Valley Road section of the park. The Guerrilla Theatre Project out of Olean, NY aims to deliver theatrical experiences that might not otherwise be seen across the Southern Tier in new, original, and cutting-edge ways that are meant to inspire dialogue amongst theatrical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Donations are greatly accepted. 

Once a month on Sunday afternoon, world beat vibes flowing through these special performances. The performances will be held outside the Gate House at the park. Participants are allowed to bring lawn chairs, blankets and small coolers. These events are part of the regular admission fee on the day of the event. 

Arabic jazz and world grooves. Masti World Music Ensemble is a collective of contemporary, creative musicians with a shared interest in music from the Middle East. Exotic instruments, Arabic melodies and rhythms guide the listener on a journey of global discovery

FREE! Drum circle facilitator Steve Bell will lead the group in some instruction and provide a few extra drums and percussion instruments. Great for beginners and experienced drummers alike. We're a friendly group. 

The circle takes place underneath the monumental sculptures at the Rohr Hill Road section of the park. The setting is amazing. Bring a lawn chair.  

FREE! Drum circle facilitator Steve Bell will lead attendees in some instruction and provide a few extra drums and percussion instruments. Great for beginners and experienced drummers alike. 

The circle takes place underneath the monumental sculptures at the Rohr Hill Road section of the park. The setting is amazing. Bring a lawn chair.  

Once a month on Sunday afternoon, world beat vibes flowing through these special performances. The performances will be held outside the Gate House at the park. Participants are allowed to bring lawn chairs, blankets and small coolers. These events are part of the regular admission fee on the day of the event. 

Mediterranean-inspired jazz. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hage, Mirage gives contemporary jazz a global perspective by combining unique instrumentation with the rhythms and melodies from the three continents that border the Mediterranean Sea.

Take a 90 minute walk around the Mill Valley Section of the sculpture park with Mark Griffis, son of park founder, Larry Griffis. Hear stories about the creation of the sculpture park, Larry Griffis, Jr. and so much more. It will be a hike that will have some elevation changes. 

This hike is part of the regular admission fee on the day of the event. The tour will meet at the parking lot of the Mill Valley Road section of the park (6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto)

Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams is a genre-defying trio blending the vibrant tones of the sitar with deep funk, jazz, and psychedelic rock grooves. With a foundation of bass, drums, and sitar, the band crafts a dynamic, ever-evolving musical experience that fuses Eastern melodies with Western improvisation and a jam-band ethos. 

FREE! Our last drum circle of the season! Drum circle facilitator Steve Bell will lead the group in some instruction and provide a few extra drums and percussion instruments. Great for beginners and experienced drummers alike. 

The circle takes place underneath the monumental sculptures at the Rohr Hill Road section of the park. The setting is amazing. Bring a lawn chair.  

Take a two-hour deep nature exploration of the Griffis Sculpture Park that is not seen by the public. A hike will proceed through the sculpture areas, then proceed into the forested ravines of the park. The group will seek out a forgotten sculpture that has resided hidden in the woods for three decades. The hike will cover 2-miles of hiking, with a few hundred feet of elevation changes. Come prepared with proper gear, hydration and a fun spirit. This hike is part of the regular admission fee on the day of the event.