Bates Museum of Art Podcast

In this episode, Peter sits down with the museum's Lead Preparator, Prof. Michel Droge, to discuss the skills and creativity needed to be a preparator and an artist. Topics range from the relationship between art and preparation to Greek poetry to the wonders of the deep sea. If you want to learn more, check out Michel's website by clicking here. You can also find the book of poetry we men...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the podcast! In this episode, Peter sits down with Bates alumna and former museum intern Ashleigh Coren '07. She now works as the Head of Education for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative in Washington, D.C. Topics include the often windy path to a museum career, what it means to work at a museum without a building, and the Gray Panthers. Please chec...

In this episode, Peter sits down with Prof. Erin Nolan to discuss her recent class "Decolonizing the Museum." Topics include the many factors that go into repatriation, the power and meaning of collections, the future of museums. See the links below to explore the museums discussed in the episode. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum The Istanbul Archaeolog...

Peter and Lucy sit down with art historian Gail Scott and museum curator Bill Low to discuss the life of the artist Marsden Hartley, his unique connection to the museum, and what his legacy means today. If you want to learn more about the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project, click here . For images of the paintings referenced in the episode, click the links below: Click here for Portrait of a German Of...

In this special episode, Peter and Lucy interview each of our 2023 Winter Semester Exhibitions Interns about research they have been doing for the museum, both for their gallery talks in the museum and our upcoming exhibitions of portraits and self-portraits. Topics include the artist's process, the craft movement, photojournalism, and a surprise merman. Click here for more info on the upcomin...

In this episode, Peter and Lucy interview our new Assistant Curator Samantha Sigmon about her background in museums, the power of places, and how she feels about living in Maine. If you want to learn more about Samantha's work and some of the projects discussed in the episode, click the link below: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/may/07/ozark-home-goes-beyond-the-frame-to-see-culture/?feat...

In this episode, Peter and Lucy talk to Collections Interns Maura Ferrigno '25 and Esme Alfaro '24 about their experience working together in the collection this past semester, highlights from their work for our upcoming portrait exhibition, and the collaborative process at the heart of the museum. All music composed and produced by Oliver Todreas. Cover art by Lucy Sherman. Like what you...

In this episode, Peter and Lucy sit down with Education Curator Anthony Shostak to talk about his nearly three decade long career at the museum. Topics include what it's like to be a museum educator, dream exhibitions for the BMoA, and how (not) to get a job. All music composed and produced by Oliver Todreas. Cover art by Lucy Sherman. Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and share with yo...

In this episode, Peter and Lucy talk to intern Grace Acton '24 and Collections Manager/Registrar Corie Audette about how they are using a digital survey to make our collection more accessible. Topics include how museums engage the public digitally, the challenges that come with an online survey, and the daily struggle to prove that you are not a robot. All music composed and produced by Oliver...

Welcome to our very first episode! In this inaugural edition of the Bates Museum of Art Podcast, Assistant Education Curator Peter Philbin and Programs Intern Lucy Sherman '23 sit down with Collections Interns Clara Kennedy '25 and Liv Eaton '23 to talk about the work they do in the museum, their favorite pieces in our collection, and the kind of stuff that passed for humor in Harper&#...