The Great Gallery: Then and Now – Part 1

The City That Changed Glass

In this season’s finale of Building on Brilliance: TMA's Story, Diane Wright, Senior Curator of Glass and Contemporary Craft at the Toledo Museum of Art, discusses the reinstallation of the museum's internationally recognized glass galleries and the stories they will tell when they reopen. Listeners will hear about Toledo's unique role in the history of glass, the challenges and opportunities of reimagining a beloved collection, the objects most likely to stop visitors in their tracks, and the enduring vision of Edward Drummond Libbey and Florence Scott Libbey, whose belief that art should belong to everyone continues to shape the Toledo Museum of Art more than 125 years after its founding.

Beauty By Design: European Art and Decorative Arts Reimagined

In this episode, Dr. Robert Schindler, Curator of European Art at the Toledo Museum of Art, discusses the reinstallation of one of the museum's European Art and Decorative Arts galleries. Listeners will hear about the challenges and opportunities of reimagining a beloved collection, the objects most likely to stop visitors in their tracks, and the questions he hopes audiences carry with them long after leaving the galleries.

Crossing the Atlantic

In this episode, you will hear an interview with Dr. Erin Corrales Diaz, Curator of American Art at TMA, as she explores the reinstallation of a gallery she selected to spotlight. Featuring 18th and 19th century transatlantic art, the gallery invites visitors to see familiar works in a new light. Erin offers a behind the scenes look at the process and shares her excitement about bringing this reinstallation to life.

Protecting the Collection: The Work of Stewardship

This episode explores the critical role of stewardship with two museum professionals whose work is essential to safeguarding the Toledo Museum of Art's collection. First, the host speaks with Tom Huth, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, about the environmental systems, operational planning, and risk management strategies that help protect irreplaceable works of art every day. Later, Vanessa Applebaum joins the conversation to discuss conservation, preventive care, and the extensive preparation required before artworks can safely return to view.

The Château De Chenailles Returns: Reinstalling a Masterpiece

What does it take to bring an entire historic room back to life? In this episode Dr. Jennifer McCary interviews Vanessa Applebaum, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), and Eric Schlomann, Senior Project Manager at EverGreene Architectural Arts, to explore the extraordinary work behind the reinstallation of the Château de Chenailles period room at TMA. Together, they discuss the milestones that have shaped the project, the interdisciplinary teamwork required to make it possible, and the delicate balance between historical authenticity and modern museum practice.