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SUMMARY:Working with Institutions: What Photographers Need to Know with Crista Dix (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Online Learning\n\nUnlock the secrets to success in the art world with Crista Dix\, Executive Director at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester\, Massachusetts. In this exclusive webinar\, gain invaluable insights into navigating the complex landscape of institutional representation. Learn the essential strategies for museums and other art institutions and discover how to effectively present your photography portfolio for maximum impact. Crista will further discuss submissions\, portfolio reviews\, and research.\n\nWhether you're a seasoned photographer seeking institutional recognition or an emerging talent looking to break into the scene\, this webinar is your essential guide to understanding and thriving in the world of institutional partnerships.\n\n \n\n\n\nCrista 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.\n\nBefore coming to the Griffin Museum in 2020 she spent fifteen years operating her own photography gallery\, wall space creative\, closing it in 2020 to make the move to New England and the Griffin. 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.\n\nHer gallery\, wall space\, supported emerging and mid-career artists with exhibitions\, talks\, events and art fairs around the country. As an internationally known gallery\, Crista 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.\n\nMs. Dix\, wall space and the artists who were part of its success believed in giving back\, creating a charitable giving program called Life Support. In ten years Life Support worked with over 400 artists\, donating over $80\,000 to charitable foundations Doctors Without Borders\, Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity.\n\nMs. 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.
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