Today I’m joined by Farrah to discuss an underappreciated facet of the museum world – archives. We talk about the misconception of the job, why it’s important for artist records, and how community participation is important for a well-rounded record. Join us as we follow these links down a Nicolas Cage-inspired adventure.

Is a painting still a painting if it has words in it? That's what we're talking about today. I'm giving you a brief background of the history of text in art and some contemporary examples of artists who utilize this aesthetic.

Is it art? This anxiety inducing question is what we're trying to answer in this week's episode! Meagan and Erin are back to help me dissect this topic and discuss some of the more controversial art that falls into this category from the last few decades.

The title says it all. It’s time for a Q&A! I’m answering some of the questions I get asked the most as well as some submitted by listeners. I’ve brought some familiar guests to help me answer them.

Have you ever stopped to think about the logistics behind that monumental sculpture you walk past or the murals you drive by on the way to work? I have Shannon on the podcast to explain the ins and outs of public art. She explains how public art can impact a community and our memory of a place, but also why public art commissions should be utilized by more artists.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to find a lost work of art, this episode is for you. I break down a few different stories of recently rediscovered art and offer insight as to why they may have gone missing in the first place. I also give some tips for the art sleuths who think they’ve uncovered a lost million-dollar masterpiece.

Meagan and I are joined by Erin to discuss the official, and unofficial, presidential portraits. The Obama portraits were at the top of our list, but we also looked back to discover where current trends in portraiture originated.

I’m back with another Exhibition Pre-Game! This time we’re traveling to Los Angeles to visit the Broad Museum’s ‘Jasper Johns: Something Resembling Truth.’ These episodes will give you background information on exhibits currently on display somewhere in the country. These episodes are perfect if you want to know more about the artwork before going in, or if you are curious and want to learn more after coming out.

I have Laura on the podcast to talk all things DIY art. This isn’t your mom’s scrapbook project. Laura gives me the history of the punk movement, what it’s like to be a woman in the male-dominated field, and where she sees it moving in the future.

We’re traveling to New Mexico this week! Santa Fe, Abiquiú, and Ghost Ranch make up the holy trinity of O’Keeffe Country. At each of these stops, we’ll look at artwork that defines O’Keeffe’s legacy and why she’s remembered as one of the most remarkable artists of the 20th century.