The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter Jennifer Murray on Curating Contemporary Art and Education at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
In this episode, Rob Lee sits down with Jennifer Murray, a Chicago-based artist, educator, and cultural producer who serves as the Museum Manager at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. They dive into Jennifer Murray's dynamic role in art curation, her journey from academia to museum management, and her experience fostering community connections through contemporary art. Jennifer Murray also shares insights into the unique mission of 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, balancing creativity with art handling, and the upcoming Staple and Stitch art book and print fair. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation with Jennifer Murray about the intersection of art, education, and community impact.
Don't miss Staple + Stitch, an art book and print fair happening at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago from November 15 - 17, 2024. This free event, organized by Jennifer Murray, will feature arts publishers, independent presses, book artists, zine makers, and more, with programming open to all ages!
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
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- Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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