In Conversation: Arlene Schnitzer & Brian Ferriso

On November 5, 2014, Brian Ferriso, the Director and Chief Curator of the Portland Art Museum, sat down with Life Trustee, arts advocate, and philanthropist, Arlene Schnitzer to discuss her life as it related to the exhibition, In Passionate Pursuit: The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Collection and Legacy. One reason we are releasing this episode is that Arlene talks in great detail about her experiences with Robert Colescott, whose exhibition Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott is currently on view, though only through online experiences, as we are currently closed in response to the global Coronavirus pandemic.It also brings us great sadness that Arlene passed away on April 4th. Hearing Arlene tell the stories from her life has never felt more appropriate or inspiring.Featured in this episode:Arlene Schnitzer, Portland Art Museum Life TrusteeBrian Ferriso, Portland Art Museum's Director and Chief CuratorMentioned in this Episode:Arlene Schnitzer's historic gift to the Portland Art MuseumArt and Race Matters: The Career of Robert ColescottArt and Race Matters panel discussionIn Memoriam: Arlene SchnitzerJack PortlandMichele RussoLouis BunceSally HaleyHenk PanderRobert ColescottWarrington ColescottGregory GrenonJordan SchnitzerRelated links:VIDEO: Arlene Schnitzer on supporting the arts and the Portland Art MuseumProduced by Jon RichardsonWant to submit an idea for a future episode of the podcast? Fill out the form at pam.to/podcastidea – if your idea fits within the scope of the Museum’s mission, we can work together to bring it to life.A transc