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The Art CareerAuthor: Emily McElwreath
The Art Career is a space breaking barriers by letting you sit in on candid, straightforward conversations with leaders in visual arts, writing, music, theater and film. Join New York based advisor, curator, and overall artist advocate, Emily McElwreath, for authentic conversations with icons of our generation like #1 New York Times best selling author Cheryl Strayed, senior art critic for New York Magazine, Jerry Saltz, and world renowned artist, Marilyn Minter. Emily dives deep into topics like self development, career trajectories, mental health, and social justice. Language: en Genres: Arts, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Inside SCAD Museum of Art with Chief Curator Daniel S. Palmer
Thursday, 25 June, 2026
This week on The Art Career, Emily McElwreath sits down with Daniel S. Palmer, Chief Curator of the SCAD Museum of Art.Located in Savannah, Georgia, the SCAD Museum of Art has emerged as one of the most dynamic contemporary art institutions in the United States, presenting ambitious exhibitions by leading international artists while serving as an educational resource for students, artists, and the broader public.In this conversation, Daniel discusses his path to curatorial leadership, the evolving role of museums in contemporary culture, and the challenges and opportunities facing institutions today. Together, Emily and Daniel explore exhibition-making, artist support, audience engagement, and what it takes to build a museum program that is both academically rigorous and publicly accessible.Whether you’re an artist, curator, student, collector, or simply interested in how cultural institutions operate behind the scenes, this episode offers an insightful look at the people and ideas shaping contemporary art today.About Daniel S. PalmerDaniel S. Palmer is Chief Curator of the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia. Prior to joining SCAD, he served as Curator at the Public Art Fund in New York, where he organized numerous exhibitions and public art projects with internationally recognized artists.Throughout his career, Palmer has worked across museums, public art initiatives, and academic institutions, developing exhibitions that explore contemporary artistic practice and engage broad audiences. At SCAD Museum of Art, he oversees a dynamic exhibition program featuring leading emerging and established artists from around the world, while helping to shape the museum’s role as both a cultural destination and educational resource.Palmer has written extensively on contemporary art and has contributed essays and scholarship to numerous exhibition catalogs and publications. His curatorial work reflects a commitment to supporting artists, fostering critical dialogue, and expanding access to contemporary art through innovative exhibition-making and public engagement.The Art Career is a cultural media platform exploring how creative careers are built across disciplines, places, and communities. Hosted by Emily McElwreath, the podcast features candid conversations with artists, curators, critics, writers, performers, and cultural leaders shaping contemporary creative life.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.
