Storytellers in Residence
Two storytellers visit the museum and unearth new ways to understand art.
In Plain Sight with Tamar Avishai
Tamar is the creator of The Lonely Palette, an art history podcast that explores why art matters, not just to its own time, but to ours. Her special three-part podcast In Plain Sight explores what it means to open yourself up to an art museum, one artwork, or conversation, at a time. Hear how the tools to do this have been here for you all along, literally in plain sight, just waiting for you.
Article: In Plain Sight: You Already Belong in This Museum
A podcaster explores her own museum anxieties and discovers how the people who work behind the scenes to help visitors feel at home—one conversation at a time.
Article: In Plain Sight: Finding Your First (Art) Love
How can we learn to fall in love with a work of art? From curators who share the works that sparked their lifelong passion for art.
Article: In Plain Sight: What to Do When You Don’t “Get” Modern Art
Modern art can be intimidating. Here’s how to trust yourself and your own reaction to what you see.
DrawTogether with Wendy MacNaughton
Wendy is the creator of DrawTogether, a community that spreads joy and delight, all while learning about artists’ processes and stories. Wendy took inspiration from artists in our collection and created drawing activities you can do at home.
Article: Drawing with Scissors with Romare Bearden
Wendy MacNaughton takes us on a journey to meet the legendary Harlem artist known for his collages — and reflect on our own homes and families.
Article: Dream Big with Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Go on a MONUMENTAL drawing adventure inspired by the Running Fence artists, the first in our series hosted by Wendy MacNaughton.
Article: Exquisite Corpse with Kerry James Marshall (and friends!)
The history painter takes inspiration from an old surrealist game — and so can we, as an opportunity for connection.
