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Crista Dix is the Griffin Museum of Photography’s new executive director. Dix arrived at the Griffin Museum as the associate director in March 2020 after fifteen years creating and operating her own photography gallery, wall space creative, closing it in 2020. She assumed the role of executive director in January 2022 following the retirement of the legendary Paula Tognarelli, who helmed the Museum for two decades.

In addition to wall space creative’s special event and exhibition schedule, it hosted a series of artist lectures, studio and community events. Dix, wall space creative and the artists who were part of its success believed in giving back, creating a charitable giving program called Life Support. In 10 years Life Support worked with over 400 artists, donating more than $80,000 to charitable foundations Doctors Without Borders, Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity.

Dix has written essays about photography, introducing creative artists' work to a broader community. She has been a member of numerous panels and discussions, 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.

After 10 years, the "i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration" lecture series continues to features leading photographers, artists, editors, gallerists and industry experts. This spring, faculty member, Pulitzer Prize winning photo editor, and consultant Stella Kramer is the guest curator and host. Presented by MPS Digital Photography.