Steven Evans Discusses FotoFest's Mission and 2026 Biennial in Glasstire Podcast

In a podcast interview for Glasstire's 25th anniversary series, Brandon Zech converses with Steven Evans, the Executive Director of FotoFest. Evans reflects on his career transition from the Dia Art Foundation to leading FotoFest, emphasizing the organization's longstanding commitment to addressing societal issues through photography. He notes that FotoFest's mission, focused on real-world topics, remained consistent even after events like Black Lives Matter in 2020, which attracted him to the role due to the dedicated staff and board. The discussion covers the history of FotoFest and details about the upcoming 2026 biennial, which marks the organization's 40th anniversary. A related photograph from 2022 shows Evans leading a curatorial tour of the biennial titled "If I Had a Hammer," with credit to Tere Garcia. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and Glasstire, as a nonprofit, solicits donations to support its coverage of Texas art. The article includes links to related readings on FotoFest's co-founders, past biennials, and other activities.