Join us on Tuesday, October 22, between 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. CST for this free webinar with Crista Dix, Executive Director at the Griffin Museum, in which they will cover important aspects of navigating your relationships with artistic photography institutions.
Registration is required via this link.
This free webinar is designed to equip emerging photographers with the essential tools and knowledge to successfully collaborate with museums and arts institutions. In today's creative landscape, forging meaningful partnerships with these organizations can support your career trajectory and provide invaluable exposure for your work.
Throughout this seminar, we will delve into the intricacies of approaching museums and arts institutions, understanding their curatorial interests and exhibition requirements, and crafting fully realized submissions that resonate with their specific aesthetic preferences. We will also explore effective strategies for networking within the museum world, building lasting relationships with curators and gallery staff, and leveraging these connections to secure exhibition opportunities.
By the end of this session, you will have a solid grasp of the steps involved in navigating the museum world, developing a strategic approach to your submissions, and positioning yourself as a valuable contributor to the broader cultural landscape.
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Crista Dix (She/Her/Hers) is the Executive Director at the Griffin Museum of Photography, assuming that role in January of 2022 after two years as the Associate Director. Before coming to the Griffin Museum in 2020, Dix spent fifteen years operating her own photography gallery, wall space creative. Having a career spanning many paths, she has a background rooted in science, business and creative art. This well rounded experience provides a solid background for supporting the Griffin’s mission to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual, emotional and social impact of photographic art.
Her gallery, wall space, supported emerging and mid-career artists with exhibitions, talks, events and art fairs around the country. As an internationally known gallery, Dix worked with clients all over the world and represented national and international artists. In addition to wall space’s special event and exhibition schedule, it hosted a series of artist lectures, studio and community events.
Dix has written essays about photography, introducing creative artists work to a broader community. She has been a member of numerous panels and discussions on the craft of photography, juried creative competitions and has participated in major portfolio reviews across the country in cities like Houston, Portland, Los Angeles, Santa Fe and New Orleans.