Harvard Art Museums

Harvard Art Museums

On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered.

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  1. A Closer Look: Episode 10, The Hosts

    2021/07/08

    A Closer Look: Episode 10, The Hosts

    On our 10th episode of A Closer Look, we wrap up the season with a chat between hosts Tara and Michael about their jobs—Digital Content Manager and Administrative Coordinator for the Deputy Director’s Office, respectively—and how they got them. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    35 分鐘
  2. A Closer Look: Episode 9, The Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

    2021/06/17

    A Closer Look: Episode 9, The Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

    On this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to the Harvard Art Museums’ curator of modern and contemporary art, Mary Schneider Enriquez. Mary, whose exhibitions have included "Mark Rothko’s Harvard Murals" and "Doris Salcedo: The Materiality of Mourning," discusses leaving grad school, living in Mexico, discovering a love of teaching, and the joys and challenges of curatorial work. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    30 分鐘
  3. A Closer Look: Episode 8, The Design Manager

    2021/06/04

    A Closer Look: Episode 8, The Design Manager

    On this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to the Harvard Art Museums’ design manager, Zak Jensen. Zak talks about his background and early interest in design, what it means to create a visual identity for a museum, and recalls some favorite memories from his nine years at the museums, including a close encounter with architect Renzo Piano. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    22 分鐘
  4. A Closer Look: Episode 7, The Exhibition Production Specialist

    2021/05/25

    A Closer Look: Episode 7, The Exhibition Production Specialist

    Erik Lindahl's road to the exhibitions team at the Harvard Art Museum included work as an artist, a studio assistant, a scenic carpenter, and a lead preparator at the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago. In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Erik about learning on the job, working in post-war Afghanistan, and why loving art is critical to succeeding in his field. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    22 分鐘
  5. A Closer Look: Episode 6, The Collections Assistant

    2021/05/14

    A Closer Look: Episode 6, The Collections Assistant

    In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Liz Sirrine, one of our collections assistants. A highly trained art handler, Liz helps make art accessible to everyone by facilitating visits to our unique Art Study Center. Listen to learn about Liz’s background, her dynamic job, and what advice she would give someone interested in pursuing a career like hers. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    18 分鐘
  6. A Closer Look: Episode 5, The Exhibition Production Manager

    2021/04/26

    A Closer Look: Episode 5, The Exhibition Production Manager

    In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Karen Gausch, who works in our department of Collections Management as the Manager of Exhibition Production and Collections Care. Karen charts her fascinating career from installing art around New York City, to mount-making at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to managing a massive building move and making exhibitions come to life at the Harvard Art Museums. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    22 分鐘
  7. A Closer Look: Episode 4, The Head of the Objects Lab

    2021/04/08

    A Closer Look: Episode 4, The Head of the Objects Lab

    In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to Angela Chang, who is the head of our object lab, an objects conservator, and the assistant director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies. Angela, who has worked at the Harvard Art Museums for eighteen years, discusses her training and experience, including working on the team that conserved and restored the famed murals by John Singer Sargent at the Boston Public Library. Interested in becoming an art conservator? This episode is for you! On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    28 分鐘
  8. A Closer Look: Episode 3, The Director of Security

    2021/03/26

    A Closer Look: Episode 3, The Director of Security

    Nilton Barbosa shares his experiences on leading a security team at the Harvard Art Museums. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    17 分鐘
  9. A Closer Look: Episode 2, The Curatorial Assistant

    2021/03/12

    A Closer Look: Episode 2, The Curatorial Assistant

    Host Michael Ricca talks to curatorial assistant Heather Linton, who gives insights into her job and how she came to pursue a career as a museum professional. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    21 分鐘
  10. A Closer Look: Episode 1, The Archivist

    2021/02/25

    A Closer Look: Episode 1, The Archivist

    In this episode of A Closer Look, we talk to assistant archivist Michelle Interrante about her path to our archives department, what an archivist really does, and why working in retail was the perfect preparation for her museum career. On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered. Music: "Baby Lemuel" © Blue Dot Sessions. Check out Harvard Art Museums from Home: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/harvard-art-museums-from-home

    25 分鐘
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簡介

On Season 1 of A Closer Look, we’re exploring museum jobs: why we wanted them, how we got them, and what they’re really like! Through a series of conversations with colleagues, hosts Tara Metal and Michael Ricca will seek to demystify the museum world, discuss some surprising career paths, and explore jobs you may never have considered.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Harvard Art Museums
  • 活躍年代
    2017年 - 2021年
  • 集數
    10
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © All rights reserved
  • 節目網站
    Harvard Art Museums

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