George Ciscle Guest

George Ciscle

George Ciscle has mounted groundbreaking exhibitions and taught courses in the fine arts and humanities for close to 50 years. He was the founder and director of The Contemporary, an โ€œun-museum,โ€ which challenges existing conventions for exhibiting art in temporary non-traditional sites. From 1997 - 2017 he served as Curator-in-Residence at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), consulting on the development of community-based and public programming concentrating on exploring new models for connecting art, artists, and audiences. At MICA Ciscle also founded and directed the Exhibition Development Seminar, Curatorial Studies Concentration, and MFA in Curatorial Practice.

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S8 #172

Exploring the Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott with Curator George Ciscle

In this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee interviews curator George Ciscle about the exhibition "Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs: The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott" at the Baltimore Museum of Art. They discuss the significance of Scott's intricate textile art, the collaborative approach to curation, and the impact of the exhibition on the Baltimore art scene. ๐ŸŽ™๐Ÿ–ผEpisode Highlights:-George Ciscle's early experiences in the performing arts and how it influenced his career in curation (00:01:53) ๐ŸŽญ-The evolution of George Ciscle's approach to curation and the importance of collaboration (00:08:45) ๐Ÿ”„-The role of a curator and how it has evolved over time (00:08:45) ๐Ÿ•ฐ-An overview of the exhibition "Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs: The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott" and its significance to the -Baltimore art scene (00:15:28) ๐Ÿ›-The multidimensional approach to Scott's artwork, including prayer pillows, healing shawls, and family diaries (00:25:09) ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ“˜The challenges in planning and executing the exhibition (00:31:26) ๐Ÿคฏ-Advice for aspiring curators, including the importance of practice and building relationships with artists (00:35:20) ๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ’ผKey Takeaways:-Collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches are essential in the field of curation. ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒ-The exhibition showcases the art of Elizabeth Talford Scott, highlighting its cultural significance and fostering community engagement. ๐ŸŒ-The exhibition includes a companion satellite exhibition at eight different sites in Baltimore. ๐Ÿ“-Scott's artwork serves both functional and storytelling purposes, including healing and family narratives. ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ“–Visit artbma.org for more information about the exhibition and to plan your visit.Links:Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs eventGeorge's WebsiteGeorge's LinkedInHey listeners! If you enjoyed this episode with George Ciscle and found it insightful, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more people who may benefit from these conversations. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ—ฃAdditionally, if you would like to support the podcast and help us continue bringing you engaging content, please consider becoming a patron on our Patreon page. Your contribution goes a long way in supporting the production and growth of the podcast. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ฐThank you for your support and for being a part of our community. We appreciate you! ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ