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Where Do You Find Comfort?

For many, the holiday season brings about feelings of nostalgia and hope. During this time of year, we nourish ourselves with tradition, spend time with loved ones, and seek comfort in its many forms. Art offers opportunities through which we can do each of these things, allowing us to experience and navigate this season with greater depth, warmth, and grace. In this episode, members of the Walters community delve into the ways art has made a meaningful impact on their lives. Episode Segments 00:00 “Tis the Start of December” by Will Murray 02:54 Introduction 04:16 Comforting memories from staff at the Walters Art Museum 20:25 Credits Related Links: Winter Landscape Bulla with Daedalus and Icarus Duck Cosmetic Box

Are Ghosts Real?

October is all about the ghoulish, the seemingly scary, and the creepy-crawly. Mike McKee, Head of Installation and Production, delves into just a few of the ghost encounters he’s had during the three decades he’s worked at the museum. Then, Dany Chan, Associate Curator of Asian Art, explores the deeper meanings behind works in the collection that seem scary at first glance. Finally, Preventive Conservator Sarah Freshnock explains how she keeps creepy crawly creatures at bay to protect the museum’s priceless art objects.

What Does the Future Hold?

This episode features three contemporary artists who have new work on view at the museum this year: Katherine Tzu-Lann Mann, Stephanie Mercedes, and Jackie Milad. We also introduce a new way visitors can engage with the Walters through our expanded volunteer program. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 01:22 The Pocket with Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann 11:20 We Were Treated Like Numbers Rather Than Stars with Stephanie Mercedes 20:50 Abracadabra (Abuelita’s Bowl and Ya Habibti, Ta’ala with Jackie Milad 34:35 The Walters Revamped Volunteer Program with Ambria Safford, Manager of Visitor Experience 37:53 Credits Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann’s The Pocket Stephanie Mercedes’ We Were Treated Like Numbers Rather Than Stars Jackie Milad’s Abracadabra (Abuelita’s Bowl) and Ya Habibti, Ta’ala Volunteer at the Walters

What Defines Latin American Art?

This episode explores the installation Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano with Ellen Hoobler, William B. Ziff, Jr., Curator of Art of the Americas, and Patricia Lagarde, Wieler-Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow. Then, artist Jessy DeSantis discusses their artistic practice and the creation of Cintli, Corn, Maíz (2020), on view in the installation. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano Overview 05:00 Interview with co-curators Ellen Hoobler and Patricia Lagarde 33:08 Cintli, Corn, Maíz with Jessy DeSantis 39:15 Credits Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano Drinking Vessel (“Aquilla”) The Spirit Within catalog Cintli, Corn, Maíz

Do April Showers Really Bring May Flowers?

This episode highlights two 19th-century paintings from the Walters Art Museum’s collection, with introspectives from photographer and performer Chris Jay, and Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- and 19th-Century Art. We also give flowers to the Walters Docent Program, sunsetting in Summer 2025. Finally, we speak with two longtime members of the Walters docent cohort about the impact of the program that’s been running for 50 years. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Clearing Up–Coast of Sicily with Chris Jay 09:17 Springtime with Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- and 19th-Century Art. 15:15 Giving flowers to the Walters Docent Program 29:20 Credits Related Links: Coffee with Chris podcast, Saturdays at noon Clearing Up–Coast of Sicily Springtime Plan your visit Follow us on our socials

Can Books Kill?

This episode highlights If Books Could Kill, featuring Lynley Herbert, Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Annette Ortiz-Miranda, Conservation Scientist, and Abigail Quandt, Head of Books & Paper Conservation. We’ll also learn more about Hearts for Art with Teresa Norman, Audience Insights Analyst. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 00:46 If Books Could Kill 03:52 Interview with Lynley Herbert, Annette Ortiz-Miranda, and Abigail Quandt 22:12 Hearts for Art 26:15 Credits Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: If Books Could Kill Clothilde Missal Conservation Window Hearts for Art Activating the Renaissance Ethiopia at the Crossroads Bowl with Chrysanthemum Blossoms Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World Plan your visit Follow us on our socials

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The 90th Anniversary Episode

This episode celebrates the Walters Art Museum’s 90th Anniversary and third-annual Day of Giving, featuring heartwarming narratives by our staff. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 02:10 The Walters at Ninety 09:16 Staff memories 26:18 Walters Day of Giving 2024 29:09 Credits Links Support Walters Day of Giving: https://givebutter.com/WaltersGivingDay2024 Drop-in Art Making: https://thewalters.org/events/tag/drop-in/ Plan your visit:⁠ https://thewalters.org/visit/guidelines/⁠ Follow us on our socials:⁠ https://linktr.ee/thewaltersartmuseum⁠ Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano: https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/latinoamericano/ Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World: https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/asia/ Buddha: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/11606/buddha-2/ Four Panels with the Passion of Christ from a Predella: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/7914/four-panels-from-a-predella/ Adam and Eve: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/35961/adam-and-eve/

Ep. 5: Back to School

This episode highlights Art and Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection, featuring Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- & 19th-Century Art. Then, we’ll discuss historic school supplies with Adriana Proser, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quincy Scott Senior Curator of Asian Art, and Christine Sciacca, Curator of European Art, 300-1400 CE. Lastly, we’ll talk to Charlie Wolfe, Assistant Manager of School and Teacher Programs, about the curiosity and excitement of kiddos in school tour groups. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction featuring the Teen Advisory Council 02:41 Art and Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection with Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- & 19th-Century Art 10:42 Historic School Supplies with Adriana Proser, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quincy Scott Senior Curator of Asian Art, and Christine Sciacca, Curator of European Art, 300-1400 CE 18:51 School Tour Curosities with Charlie Wolfe, Assistant Manager of School and Teacher Programs 22:54 Credits Links Learn more about ⁠Art & Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: The Angelus The Sheepfold, Moonlight The Sower Writing Table (Bundai) with Brook and Flowers Writing Tablet and Lid

Ep. 4: Objects of Curiosity

This episode highlights Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover?, featuring Lisa Anderson-Zhu, Associate Curator of Ancient Mediterranean Art. We’ll also learn more about our viral sensation Fat Sparrow Netsuke with Angie Elliot, Terry Drayman-Weisser Head of Object Conservation. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Overview of Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover? 02:53 Interview with Lisa Anderson-Zhu, Associate Curator of Ancient Mediterranean Art 22:34 Highlighting the Fat Sparrow Netsuke with Angie Elliott, Terry Drayman-Weisser Head of Object Conservation. 27:14 Credits Links Learn more about ⁠Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover? Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: 1 West Mount Vernon Place Excursions through the Collection Majolica Mania Standing Warrior Holding a Sword Copy of the “Mona Lisa” Mirror with Female Figure and Engraved Scene: Inlay of a Head of a Crocodile Inlay Fragment of the Crown of Lower Egypt Inlay Fragment of a Torso Inlay of a Head in Profile Inlay of a Face in Profile Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysus Netsuke of a stylized fukurasusume (“fat sparrow”) Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World

Ep. 3: Reflect & Remix

In this episode of Free Admissions, Julia Marciari-Alexander, Andrea B. and John H. Laporte Director, details her favorite object in the collection. Meanwhile, curators Lynley Anne Herbert and Earl Martin walk us through the museum’s newest exhibition, Reflect and Remix: Art Inspiring Artists. Episode Segments 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - The Melanchthon Watch with Julia Marciari-Alexander, Andrea B. and John H. Laporte Director of the Walters Art Museum 05:52 - Overview of Reflect & Remix: Art Inspiring Artists 07:29 - Interview with Lynley Herbert, Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, and Earl Martin, Deborah and Philip English Curator of Decorative Arts, Design, and Material Culture. 20:57 - Hidden gems from the 19th century collection with Aric Dietrich, Visitor Experience Associate 23:40 - Credits Related Links Reflect & Remix: Art Inspiring Artists Selections From the North American Collection: People and Places Spherical Table Watch (Melanchthon’s Watch) Saint Amelie Fernand Thesmar Cup #1 Fernand Tehsmar Cup #2 Hudson River Landscape Bust of Dr. Dio Lewiss

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