Building on Brilliance: TMA's Story

In this season’s finale of Building on Brilliance: TMA's Story, Diane Wright, Senior Curator of Glass and Contemporary Craft at the Toledo Museum of Art, discusses the reinstallation of the museum's internationally recognized glass galleries and the stories they will tell when they reopen. Listeners will hear about Toledo's unique role in the history of glass, the challenges and opportunities of r...

In this episode, Dr. Robert Schindler, Curator of European Art at the Toledo Museum of Art, discusses the reinstallation of one of the museum's European Art and Decorative Arts galleries. Listeners will hear about the challenges and opportunities of reimagining a beloved collection, the objects most likely to stop visitors in their tracks, and the questions he hopes audiences carry with them l...

In this episode, you will hear an interview with Dr. Erin Corrales Diaz, Curator of American Art at TMA, as she explores the reinstallation of a gallery she selected to spotlight. Featuring 18th and 19th century transatlantic art, the gallery invites visitors to see familiar works in a new light. Erin offers a behind the scenes look at the process and shares her excitement about bringing this rein...

This episode explores the critical role of stewardship with two museum professionals whose work is essential to safeguarding the Toledo Museum of Art's collection. First, the host speaks with Tom Huth, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, about the environmental systems, operational planning, and risk management strategies that help protect irreplaceable works of art every day. Later, Vanessa A...

What does it take to bring an entire historic room back to life? In this episode Dr. Jennifer McCary interviews Vanessa Applebaum, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), and Eric Schlomann, Senior Project Manager at EverGreene Architectural Arts, to explore the extraordinary work behind the reinstallation of the Château de Chenailles period room at TMA. Together, they di...

In this special episode, go inside a live conversation recorded during a Toledo Museum of Art donor brunch, featuring Director and CEO, Dr. Adam Levine, Deputy Director Andrea Gardner, and architect Michael Maltzan. Together, they share insights into the vision behind the reinstallation and what visitors can expect in the years ahead. Paired with a conversation with the Museum’s Chief Development...

In part two of this conversation, the host continues her discussion with Dr. Anna Marley, Director of Curatorial Affairs, about the reinstallation of the Great Gallery. This episode goes deeper into the curatorial process and offers a closer look at the ideas guiding one of TMA’s most iconic spaces into the future.

In this episode, hear from the Manager of Library & Archive Services and Archivist, Julie McMaster, and Director of Curatorial Affairs, Dr. Anna Marley, about the history of one of the Museum’s most iconic spaces and what visitors can expect in its reinstallation. From the evolution of the collection to new ways of presenting it, this conversation offers a deeper understanding of how the Great...

Go behind the scenes of the reinstallation to see how vision becomes reality. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jason Mason of Program Solutions Group, LLC, and Tom Huth, Director of Facilities at TMA, as they discuss the complexity of bringing new gallery spaces to life. They cover everything from translating architectural plans into buildable designs to managing timelines, challenges, and collab...

This episode explores how interpretation shapes the way visitors experience art at the Toledo Museum of Art. Host Jennifer McCary talks with Paula Reich, Manager of Gallery Interpretation, about the strategy behind labels, storytelling, and creating meaningful connections with the collection. This episode also features insights from the Museum’s Docent President and Board member, Dr. Michael Coome...

This episode explores how the Toledo Museum of Art is reimagining its galleries. Host Dr. Jennifer McCary sits down with Hannah Hoyt of Michael Maltzan Architecture to talk about the vision behind the reinstallation, the collaborative process, and the design decisions shaping the visitor experience. From subtle architectural details to the influence of the collection itself, this episode offers a...

In this bonus episode, host Jennifer McCary speaks with curators Erin Corrales-Diaz and Sophie Matthiesson to hear their insights on A Century of Modern Art: Treasures from the Toledo Museum of Art, currently on view at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in New Zealand.

In this season finale, we bring it all together. Join Jennifer McCary and Andrea Gardner as they reflect on the voices, stories, and milestones that shaped this season. Hear what we've learned, what inspired us most, and what’s next for the Toledo Museum of Art.

Discover how community leaders Jay Secor, Susan Palmer, and Patty O’Toole of TMA rallied support and built excitement around the museum’s transformative changes.

How do you spread the word about something truly special? In this episode, TMA’s Despi Mayes and Sutton’s Kate Morais break down the strategy behind marketing the reinstallation. Plus, Elizabeth Russell shares how Visitor Services is bringing that message directly to guests.

Archivist Julie McMaster and conservator Vanessa Applebaum talks about how they preserve history at the Toledo Museum of Art. From past documents to the care of the collection, you’ll hear how important the maintenance strategies of today are to ensure things are available for generations to come.

In this episode, you will hear from Andrea Gardner and Robert Schindler before jumping back into part 2 of the interview with Brook Russell and Mary Slater from EverGreene, and Vanessa Applebaum from TMA.

Follow the journey of a historic piece that has been off view for more than ten years, returning better than before.  This episode features insights from Brook Russell and Mary Slater from EverGreene and Vanessa Applebaum from TMA.

This is part 2 of the interview with Vanessa Applebaum from TMA and Kelly Caldwell from Evergreene on what it takes to move the Cloister.

The Cloister at the Toledo Museum of Art has moved before, and it’s moving again. Have you ever wondered what it takes to move a centuries-old structure? Vanessa Applebaum from TMA and Kelly Caldwell from Evergreene share how they are making it happen.

Hear how strong local connections shape everything TMA is doing around the reinstall, with reflections from Jennifer Cantley and a special story from guest Chrys Peterson.

Go behind the scenes with architect Michael Maltzan and Dungjai Pungauthaikan from Once-Future, plus Toledo Museum of Art staff members Crystal Phelps and Jason DePriest, as they discuss reimagining the museum for today's visitors and the next generation.

In this episode, we’re diving into the story behind the Cloister Gallery. You will hear from Julie McMaster, Vanessa Applebaum, Andrea Gardner, and Adam Levine about why it matters, where it came from, and what it means today.

This is part 2 of my interviews with the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey Director and CEO, Dr. Adam Levine and the Deputy Director, Andrea Gardner.

In this episode, learn about the reinstallation at the Toledo Museum of Art and where the vision began. This episode features interviews with the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey Director and CEO, Dr. Adam Levine and the Deputy Director, Andrea Gardner.