Jennifer Murray on Curating Contemporary Art and Education at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Download MP3In 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!
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode art: Alley Kid Art
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
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Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray is an artist, educator, and curator who lives and works in Chicago. As the current Museum Manager at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, she collaborates with artists and arts organizations to create diverse programming and engaging opportunities for the public. She is the former executive director of Filter Photo, a nonprofit festival, exhibition, and educational space. She was an Instructor of Photography at Loyola University Chicago for fifteen years and consults and mentors artists on project development and exhibition preparation. She received an MFA in photography from Columbia College Chicago.
