Building on Brilliance: TMA's Story

This episode explores how the Toledo Museum of Art is reimagining its galleries. Host Dr. Jennifer McCary sits down with Hannah Hoyt of Michael Maltzan Architecture to talk about the vision behind the reinstallation, the collaborative process, and the design decisions shaping the visitor experience. From subtle architectural details to the influence of the collection itself, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Museum is evolving while staying true to what makes it special.

In this bonus episode, host Jennifer McCary speaks with curators Erin Corrales-Diaz and Sophie Matthiesson to hear their insights on A Century of Modern Art: Treasures from the Toledo Museum of Art, currently on view at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in New Zealand.

In this season finale, we bring it all together. Join Jennifer McCary and Andrea Gardner as they reflect on the voices, stories, and milestones that shaped this season. Hear what we've learned, what inspired us most, and what’s next for the Toledo Museum of Art.

Discover how community leaders Jay Secor, Susan Palmer, and Patty O’Toole of TMA rallied support and built excitement around the museum’s transformative changes.

How do you spread the word about something truly special? In this episode, TMA’s Despi Mayes and Sutton’s Kate Morais break down the strategy behind marketing the reinstallation. Plus, Elizabeth Russell shares how Visitor Services is bringing that message directly to guests.

Archivist Julie McMaster and conservator Vanessa Applebaum talks about how they preserve history at the Toledo Museum of Art. From past documents to the care of the collection, you’ll hear how important the maintenance strategies of today are to ensure things are available for generations to come.

In this episode, you will hear from Andrea Gardner and Robert Schindler before jumping back into part 2 of the interview with Brook Russell and Mary Slater from EverGreene, and Vanessa Applebaum from TMA.

Follow the journey of a historic piece that has been off view for more than ten years, returning better than before.  This episode features insights from Brook Russell and Mary Slater from EverGreene and Vanessa Applebaum from TMA.

This is part 2 of the interview with Vanessa Applebaum from TMA and Kelly Caldwell from Evergreene on what it takes to move the Cloister.

The Cloister at the Toledo Museum of Art has moved before, and it’s moving again. Have you ever wondered what it takes to move a centuries-old structure? Vanessa Applebaum from TMA and Kelly Caldwell from Evergreene share how they are making it happen.

Hear how strong local connections shape everything TMA is doing around the reinstall, with reflections from Jennifer Cantley and a special story from guest Chrys Peterson.

Go behind the scenes with architect Michael Maltzan and Dungjai Pungauthaikan from Once-Future, plus Toledo Museum of Art staff members Crystal Phelps and Jason DePriest, as they discuss reimagining the museum for today's visitors and the next generation.

In this episode, we’re diving into the story behind the Cloister Gallery. You will hear from Julie McMaster, Vanessa Applebaum, Andrea Gardner, and Adam Levine about why it matters, where it came from, and what it means today.

This is part 2 of my interviews with the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey Director and CEO, Dr. Adam Levine and the Deputy Director, Andrea Gardner.

In this episode, learn about the reinstallation at the Toledo Museum of Art and where the vision began. This episode features interviews with the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey Director and CEO, Dr. Adam Levine and the Deputy Director, Andrea Gardner.

Building on Brilliance: TMA’s Story is your exclusive guide to the reinstallation project, filled with insights from those who brought this vision to life. Stay tuned for in-depth conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at how the Toledo Museum of Art is evolving for the future.