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Inside SCAD Museum of Art with Chief Curator Daniel S. Palmer

June 25, 2026

This week on The Art Career, Emily McElwreath sits down with Daniel S. Palmer, Chief Curator of the SCAD Museum of Art.Located in Savannah, Georgia, the SCAD Museum of Art has emerged as one of the most dynamic contemporary art institutions in the United States, presenting ambitious exhibitions by leading international artists while serving as an educational resource for students, artists, and the broader public.In this conversation, Daniel discusses his path to curatorial leadership, the evo...

Carroll Dunham on Art, Marriage & Fatherhood

June 18, 2026

This week, we’re revisiting a conversation with Carroll Dunham recorded at his home in Connecticut.Over the last four decades, Dunham has established himself as one of the most important painters working today, with major exhibitions at institutions including the New Museum, Museum Ludwig, Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, and the National Museum in Oslo, among many others.What has stayed with us the most about this conversation is that, over the years, The Art Career has often spoken with women artists...

Emily Liebert: The Cleveland Museum of Art

June 04, 2026

What role should museums play in public life today?In this episode of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath visits the Cleveland Museum of Art for a conversation with Emily Liebert, Lauren Rich Fine Curator of Contemporary Art.Together, they discuss the evolving role of museums in contemporary culture, the responsibilities of curatorial practice, and how institutions balance scholarship with accessibility while serving increasingly diverse audiences.The conversation also explores Martin Puryear: N...