On March 2, 2026, PAC LA invited an intergenerational group of noted curators of photography for a insightful and lively panel discussion. At different stages of their careers, Sarah Greenough, Emilia Mickevicius, and Britt Salvesen came together for a conversation about the shape of the field and the role of curatorial practice in photography over the last four decades. In that period, the medium went from being collected by just a handful of museums to being viewed as one of the most popular and incisive forms of contemporary art in institutions of all sizes around the country—holding relevance that will presumably continue to grow more critical and complex with future social and technological changes.

The discussion, moderated by Allison Pappas, was the final event in PACLA's Year of the Woman series of public programs centered on female leaders in all aspects of fine art photography. These events were made possible, in part, through the generous sponsorship and support of Eastman Museum Los Angeles.