about wallspace
Philosophy
wall space is a gallery focused on photography, featuring new and emerging artists.
The gallery opened in 2004 in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, showcasing local and national talents. wall space promotes artists with unique and creative visions in photography, using both traditional and alternative techniques. Showcasing artists who transcend the medium, looking to expand the photographic arts, the gallery highlights creativity in storytelling.
Gallery Artists are nationally known artists, whose artistic vision is well known for its imagination and originality. A selection of prints is available in the gallery from these talented artists.
The Studio is a new section of the gallery, showcasing new artists with a creative contemporary vision. The Studio is a juried online gallery, and prints are available for viewing by arrangement.
Collectible is our quarterly showcase of singular images at introductory pricing. Four focused collections per year showcase new artists, and images exclusive to the gallery’s program. Limited editions, affordable pricing, and unique images make this an important part of the gallery’s mission to promote our artists and advance the larger availability of photography as an art form. A selection of prints is available in the gallery, and all of the work is available for purchase online. To view specific images, please contact the gallery to make arrangements.
The Gallery Staff
Founder and Director, Crista Dix
Starting in this creative field as a photographer, collector and lover of the visual image, Crista decided to put down her camera and utilize her years of business management to help promote photographers and photography. With a background in science, business and creative arts, she has created a gallery space that celebrates artists’ vision. She has been a member of numerous panels and discussions, juried creative competitions and has participated in major portfolio reviews across the country.
- in Santa Barbara:
- Gallery Assistant – Patricia Munoz
Art Advisory and Appraisal Services
Crista Dix and the associates of wall space can help with curating, collecting and acquisitions to your collection. If you are a new collector, or wish to add to your existing collection we are available to work on your behalf. The gallery is also available to assist with commissioned works and installation services.
Submission Policy
wall space gallery provides a number of opportunities for artists to showcase their work.
Submissions are currently only accepted through our annual New Directions exhibition and during portfolio reviews around the country.
Our New Directions show is an annual juried event. Submissions are generally accepted through mid-November and an exhibition is shown each January. See our New Directions page for complete details.
The Studio is an opportunity to get your work in front of a select group of curators, with the possibility of having your portfolio selected for availability online in connection with the gallery.
Complete Information For Studio Submission
Portfolio Reviews
wall space participates in review events across the country, in Portland, Houston, Los Angeles, Santa Fe and New Orleans. The gallery also participates in Critical Mass, an online review event.
Portfolio Advising and Creative Consultation
If you wish to work with the gallery to fine tune your portfolio, or receive feedback on your work, we can schedule an appointment, and an appropriate fee will be charged. Please contact the gallery for more information.