FotoFest, a contemporary arts organization in Houston, has appointed Madi Murphy as its Associate Curator following the departure of Max Fields earlier this year.
According to an announcement by the organization, Ms. Murphy’s role at FotoFest will include managing exhibitions, public programs, publications, institutional outreach, and developing a curatorial strategy.
Steven Evans, Executive Director of FotoFest, told Glasstire, “Madi brings expertise and experience in curatorial administration, exhibition coordination, and nonprofit leadership. Her unique blend of artistic vision and organizational strategy makes her a valuable addition to our organization. We look forward to the innovative perspectives and positive energies she will bring to our mission of fostering global dialogue through photography and visual culture.”
Madi Murphy. Photo: Marissa Lynn
Ms. Murphy holds an MA in Arts Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Museum and Gallery Management from the University of Houston, as well as a BFA in Photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Previously she served as the Curatorial Administrator for Prints and Drawings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). She began at the MFAH in 2022 as an Exhibitions Fellow before joining the curatorial team. In 2022, Ms. Murphy was a Curatorial Assistant, Exhibitions Assistant, and Research Associate for FotoFest in support of its Biennial, If I Had a Hammer.
Ms. Murphy stepped into her new position at FotoFest the first week of December.
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