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SUMMARY:Preparing for the Portfolio Reviews with Crista Dix (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Twenty minutes to introduce yourself and your work passes quickly\, so
  it's essential to put your best foot forward. This two-session
  workshop is designed to support your strategy for success. Whether you
  are preparing for FotoFest\, New England Portfolio Reviews\, or the
  SDN Online Documentary Portfolio Reviews\, this weekend workshop is
  designed to help ease the pressure of the review process. Whether you
  are a seasoned participant or attending your first review\, this
  information-packed workshop -- covering the value of research\,
  conversational practice\, and confident preparation -- will help you
  navigate the portfolio review world. 
 
 We want you to feel prepared. This weekend workshop with Griffin
  Museum Executive Director Crista Dix will help you get ready for these
  conversations by working through how to present your work online\,
  speak about your work with confidence\, and ask thoughtful questions
  of your reviewers to maximize your experience. 
 
 Day One focuses on best practices for portfolio reviews\, including
  the do's and don'ts\, refining your pitch\, understanding the value of
  research\, and developing a strategy to find the best reviewer match
  and desired outcomes. Day Two centers on a mock review\, fine-tuning
  your pitch\, practicing screen sharing\, and learning how to make the
  most of the 20-minute review timeframe. 
 
 Class Details
 
 Dates: Two weekly sessions will be held on Saturdays: February 14 and
  21\, 2026 
 
 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET on February 14 and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
  on February 21 
 
 Format: Online\, over Zoom 
 
 Participants: Limited to 10 
 
 Course Fee: $250 (members) / $285 (non-members) 
 
 Level: Open to All! 
 
 About the Instructor
 
 Crista Dix is the Griffin Museum's Executive Director. Before 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 foundation
  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\, 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. Her
  program Life Support worked with over 400 artists\, donating over
  $80\,000 to charitable foundations Doctors Without Borders\, Direct
  Relief and Habitat for Humanity. 
 
 Ms. 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.
LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Photography\, 67 Shore Road\, Winchester\, MA 01890
URL:https://griffinmuseum.org/event/preparing-for-portfolio-reviews-with-c
 rista-dix/
CATEGORIES:Cultural\,Education
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