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The Lonely Palette

Tamar Avishai

Booking Overview

An art-history educational podcast that makes individual paintings accessible through deep dives into their historical and social context, with occasional external conversations featuring art historians, cultural commentators, and accomplished audio or public-radio creators. Credible pitches include art historians, museum professionals, art critics, and experienced narrative-audio makers with a distinctive perspective; booking difficulty is medium because guest appearances are selective and infrequent but not limited to major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 109

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 7.6k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thelonelypalette@gmail.com

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Host

Tamar Avishai - Art historian and creator of The Lonely Palette, known for making art history and museum culture accessible to broad audiences through engaging analysis of individual artworks.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in art history, museums, art criticism, cultural commentary, or narrative audio and public-radio production, combined with a distinctive perspective and the ability to discuss creative work thoughtfully.
Required Achievements:  
Created or hosted acclaimed podcasts or public-radio programs, Produced influential narrative-audio or public-radio work

Recent Guest Discussions

Julie Shapiro - Art, Creative Craft, The Changing Audio Industry, Failure, And Success.

Helena De Groot - Audio Craft, Memoir, Parenting, Care, Compassion, And The Creative Process.

Lara Ayad - The Role Of Artists In Society, Museums, Art Criticism, Censorship, And Freedom Of Speech.

Jay Allison - The Role And Values Of Public Radio, Creative Audio Production, And The Future Of The Medium.

Erica Heilman - The Role And Values Of Public Radio, Creative Audio Production, And The Future Of The Medium.

Recent Topics

Art, Art History, Museums, Visual Arts, Art Criticism

Episodes

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An Announcement from The Lonely Palette

November 02, 2026

Yes, an announcement.Learn more.

Episode 72: Joe Rosenthal's "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" (1945)

September 11, 2026

“While the men prepared to replace the first flag, I was able to position myself for a picture, the elements of which were composed by the men themselves, and the wind, weather, midday lighting, and the luck of timing.” - Joe Rosenthal, Associated PressAt the end of the war in Western Europe, with the war in the Pacific still going strong, America was a tired country that needed a patriotic jolt. You can only position yourself so well: good photographer, heroic moment of reprieve amidst the h...

Episode 71: Looking Back on 10 Years of The Lonely Palette (with Julie Shapiro)

June 23, 2026

"Art isn't what you see. It's what you help others see." - Edgar Degas | "Close your eyes/sometimes it helps." - Rhianna A little over ten years ago, on May 4th, 2016, I swallowed hard and hit publish on my very first episode of The Lonely Palette. I had the domain, I had the website, I had a mic and closet, and I had a dream. Public radio, someday, but for now, speak the art history lecture I'd always wanted to hear in school, the one that would remind people that artists were human beings t...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Lonely Palette?

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What is the email for The Lonely Palette?

The publicly listed email for The Lonely Palette: thelonelypalette@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Lonely Palette have?

Podseeker estimates The Lonely Palette reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lonely Palette?

The Lonely Palette typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in art history, museums, art criticism, cultural commentary, or narrative audio and public-radio production, combined with a distinctive perspective and the ability to discuss creative work thoughtfully. Common among recent guests: Created or hosted acclaimed podcasts or public-radio programs; Produced influential narrative-audio or public-radio work. Recent guests include Julie Shapiro, Helena De Groot, and Lara Ayad.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lonely Palette?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Lonely Palette cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Art History, Museums, Visual Arts, and Art Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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