Category Archives: Behind the Scenes

The Heady Appeal of Soap Sculpture Competitions

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

While browsing the Museum’s 120+ year history and its more than 3,500 exhibitions, patterns reflecting shifts in cultural taste, local craft, and major world events, are apparent. History also reveals patterns that sidestep the obvious cultural or historical narrative to … Continue reading →

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Making an Exhibition, Part 1: The Artwork’s Story

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Ever wonder about the details of developing an art museum exhibition? I have to admit, an advanced degree in art history does not directly prepare a curator for the loan agreements, budget constrictions, press relationships, and conservation concerns that must … Continue reading →

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Voting Counts: The Kohl’s Art Generation Lab

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

The Kohl’s Art Generation Lab—part of the new Kohl’s Education Center, which opened February 25, 2012—is the Museum’s new “technology room” for kids and families. It features an exhibition entitled Museum Inside Out, which takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes tour … Continue reading →

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Advice and Praise for Museum Interns

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed or lost in my own career trajectory, I remind myself that I have paid some serious dues to get my sensibly-heeled foot in the door of the museum world. I licked envelopes at the Hudgens … Continue reading →

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From the Chipstone Collection–Of Ghosts and Speculation

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Those of you that have been through Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th Century South Carolina might be wondering what the big silvery face jug is and how it fits into the exhibition. It’s a contemporary artwork by artist … Continue reading →

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