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The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterSoulful Artistry: Jenenne Whitfield's Creative VisionBegin your experience with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by the one and only Rob Lee. Today we have Jenenne Whitfield, the president of The Heidelberg Project since 2017, who has propelled the project to international recognition as one of the most influential art environments globally. She has collaborated with institutions worldwide, expanding the project's reach. Whitfield and Tyree Guyton, the project's founder, introduced "Heidelberg-ology," exploring discarded materials' impact on urban communities. Her leadership has garnered over 27 awards and global acclaim for The Heidelberg Project. Beyond her executive role, Whitfield lectures teaches art courses, and mentors emerging art...2023-02-0638 min
Charm City DreamersAVAM - Rebecca Hoffberger Rebecca Alban Hoffberger is the founder, director and principal curator of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM). As a life-long devotee of the power of intuition and fresh thought, Rebecca is constantly challenging the status quo. In this episode we explore how Rebecca founded the museum, delve into her view on the art world, and share her vision for the future. 2022-04-1744 min
Rolling RainbowsGage Branda of AVAM and a Talk on the Baltimore Art Scene.Welcome to Baltimore and the American Visionary Art Museum. The dynamic rotating exhibitions, really speak to the AVAMs prodigious use of space, making the building seem less like a collection of collections, and more one seamless Art installation. But the stories, Particularly the stories found in the museums permanent collection speak to the heart of the AVAM mission. There are certain running themes; mostly About a compulsion to create for the purposes of personal transmutation.
What is being transmuted is often a discomfort or acknowledgment of sorts between the artist and their interpretation of the world around them;
often time...2022-01-2512 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring Rebecca Hoffberger's Vision at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM): Creativity, Baltimore, and Challenging TraditionWelcome to The Truth in This Art. In this illuminating episode, join us as we dive into a captivating interview with Rebecca Hoffberger, the founder, director, and principal curator of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM).Rebecca Hoffberger's extraordinary vision for AVAM has received national recognition, making it the first museum ever to be awarded The Urban Land Institute's National Award for Excellence. With a diverse background as a published author, development consultant, and humanitarian, Hoffberger has left a lasting impact on the cultural community. Her numerous accolades, including induction into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame...2021-01-0257 min
Museums in Strange PlacesA Temple to Intuition and Art: The American Visionary Art Museum (S02/E01)The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is monument to outsider art, the creative spirit, and the search for truth. Step inside this glittering temple to intuition and inspiration to experience the museum’s marvelous “shows,” each of which comes from the singular mind of the museum’s founder and envisioner, Rebecca Alban Hoffberger. Download Transcript. This episode is sponsored by The Lyndhurst Group. The featured songs in this episode are by The Preschoolers. Find more information on the museum and photos on my website, hhethmon.com. If you enjoy Museums i...2018-11-1453 min
Soul Force Politics013 — Rebecca Alban Hoffberger: Founder, Director, and Principal Curator of the American Visionary Art Museum Have you seen “The Great Mystery Show” featured at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) until September 2nd of this year? “From psychics to physicists, it artfully peels away the veil of the unknown, playfully exploring mystery as that one secret power behind great art, science, and pursuit of the sacred.” My guest today is Rebecca Alban Hoffberger — the founder, director, and principal curator of AVAM. She is a force to be reckoned with. She exudes genius. It’s hard to keep up with her rapid-fire thoughts and insights; her quotes and scientific journals; her sheer joy and wonder — but what a delight to t...2018-02-071h 01
Soul Force Politics013 — Rebecca Alban Hoffberger: Founder, Director, and Principal Curator of the American Visionary Art Museum2018-02-071h 01
Female TroubleRebecca Alban Hoffberger, American Visionary Art Museum founder (episode 41)Located at the base of Federal Hill, the American Visionary Art Museum showcases works by self-taught artists that empower the singular voice of the individual. At the museum, which features a mosaic exterior crafted by youth at risk, visitors will find pieces like the outdoor Giant WhirliGig, a family of robots and a huge sculpture of Divine. In 1995, inspired by working with hospital patients with chronic mental illness, Rebecca Alban Hoffberger founded the museum, and she still serves as its director and principal curator. Rebecca talked about some of her teenage adventures, social justice as performance art and why she...2017-11-0700 min