Dialogues with Collectors: 
Susan Rosoff

This series of dialogue expands on the collecting theme of CFAM's 35th anniversary exhibitions by opening a conversation about why, what and how people collect, and the role of the collecting instinct as a vital part of preserving our history.

In this conversation, Susan Rosoff, an art museum consultant and former museum educator at the Orlando Museum of Art, speaks about the collection of modern art assembled by her parents, Harvie and Mardelle Merrill.

Dialogues with Collectors: 
Roberta Green Ahmanson

This series of dialogue expands on the collecting theme of CFAM's 35th anniversary exhibitions by opening a conversation about why, what and how people collect, and the role of the collecting instinct as a vital part of preserving our history.

In this video, Roberta Green Ahmanson, writer and philanthropist and current chair of the board of MOBIA (Museum of Biblical Art), New York City, speaks about her private collection of biblical art and the Ahmanson family collecting legacy.

Reading the Bible Aesthetically

Dr. Ena Heller, Bruce A. Beal Director of The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, speaks on how the Bible–the most influential book in Western culture– ties into the world of visual art.  This presentation focuses on some poignant examples, from the early centuries of the Common Era when Christianity was crafting a new artistic vocabulary, to medieval Europe and 20th century painting.  

Likewise, as Technical Experts, but not (at all) by Way of Culture:  A time lapse video

Take a look at the process involved for the installation of this recent Leigh-Ann Pahapill exhibition.  Follow the creation of the artist from start to finish.