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Art Matters Staff Editor-in-Chief Despi Mayes Director of Marketing and Communications Managing Editor and Writer Elizabeth Hoerner Marketing Content Strategist Production Manager Taylor Yarborough Marketing Operations Manager Contributors

Jennifer McCary Chief People, Culture and Brand Experience Officer

Julie McMaster Manager of Library and Archives Services/Archivist Vanessa Applebaum Director of Conservation Katie Shelley Conda Family Manager of Access Initiatives

Willow Gritzmaker Curatorial Research Associate of American Art

Lorrie Wehr Freelance Writer

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08 The Bowe Family Center — An Investment in Community and the Future

Reimagining the Family Center for the next generation.

10 125 Years of Art, Community and Public Trust A milestone moment reflecting on 125 years of access, impact and the public trust that built TMA.

16 Sharing Art, Safely: How TMA Is Rethinking Risk to Expand Access

Expanding access while safeguarding art for future generations.

Discover 22 Sensory Kits Foster Belonging in the Museum Space Small tools, big impact — sensory kits are reshaping how visitors experience the Museum.

24 Behind the Scenes: Reimagining Our Galleries

Inside the reinstallation reshaping how visitors experience art.

30 Art on the Move

TMA’s collection travels, connecting with audiences beyond Toledo.

32 A Closer Look: A Tale Across Time

Two works, centuries apart, reveal an unexpected cross-cultural conversation.

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Design Isabella Cordell Graphic Designer

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Paige Rozanski Associate Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art

Reflecting on momentum, mission and art’s power to connect.

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From the Director’s Desk

36 Losing Ourselves Together: The Art of Bobby Anspach An immersive exhibition exploring perception, connection and shared experience.

42 On View & Upcoming

7M / JUL 2026

See what exciting exhibitions and programs await you at TMA.

44 Sanda Findlay Collector's Corner

Fawn Denbow's neon artworks illuminate craft, science and contemporary expression.

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Director's Letter

From the Director’s Desk


Reflecting on Momentum, Mission and Art’s Power to Connect Toledo Museum of Art

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ith the celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting on the quiet

That spirit of access and innovation runs throughout this issue. You will read about the ongoing reinstallation of our galleries — a complex,

a moment of wonder, sometimes as a place of respite,

behind‑the‑scenes effort that asks big questions

and often as a catalyst for connection. This issue

about how stories are told, whose voices are

of Art Matters captures that full spectrum. It is an

centered, and how a collection can remain both

edition rooted in both momentum and memory, and

timeless and responsive. The reinstallation is not

one that speaks directly to why the Toledo Museum

simply about moving objects; it is about renewing

of Art exists: to integrate art into the lives of people.

our commitment to relevance, rigor and trust as

Before turning the page, I want to pause and

stewards of a collection held for the public trust.

reflect on a moment of collective pride. This year, the

You will also encounter stories that underscore how intentional generosity fuels meaningful visitor

Museum in the United States in USA Today’s 10Best

experiences. The newly renamed Bowe Family Center

competition — for the second year in a row — and,

is one such example. While the gift that made this

for the first time, Best Free Museum in the country.

possible supports general operations and other capital

These honors are deeply meaningful not because of

expenses, its impact is tangible: better materials,

the accolades themselves, but because they reflect

refreshed equipment, and — most importantly —

what our community values: excellence, access and a

the consistent presence of trained educators who

belief that great art should be available to everyone.

create welcoming, creative spaces for children and

They are a testament to our staff, volunteers,

caregivers. This is what operating support does at

donors and visitors, as well as a shared culture of

its best — it keeps the Museum vibrant, flexible

belonging that continues to define this institution.

and responsive to the evolving needs of families.

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Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) was named Best Art

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but powerful ways art shows up for us — sometimes as

Left: Two young visitors enjoy an event at the Toledo Museum of Art.

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Director's Letter

Beyond our semiquincentennial, this summer

Thank you for being part of that journey. Whether

also marks a milestone moment in our institutional

you are a longtime supporter or a first‑time reader, I

history. For 125 years, the Toledo Museum of Art

hope these pages offer insight, inspiration and a sense

has been integrating art into the lives of people

of belonging. I look forward to welcoming you to the

across generations. A special section devoted to

Museum this summer and to continuing the work of

this anniversary is both celebratory and reflective,

integrating art into the lives of people — together.

featuring highlights from the collection, glimpses into past exhibitions and events, and a look at the leadership that has guided the Museum through periods of change and growth. As someone honored to be part of that continuum, I am keenly aware that our future is strongest when it is informed by our past. Innovation — another core value — takes center stage in our exploration of a pioneering conservation risk model being developed by our team. This work exemplifies a holistic approach to enterprise risk that introduces mission fulfillment alongside long-term stewardship. By rethinking how we assess and manage risk, we are not only protecting works of art today but also contributing new ideas to the museum field at large. You will also find moments of delight and discovery: artworks traveling beyond Toledo to

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connect with new audiences, opportunities to take a closer look at objects in our care, and glimpses into the creative energy of the Glass Pavilion’s

With gratitude,

Hot Shop. These stories reinforce something I

Adam Levine

believe deeply — that museums are not static

Edward Drummond and Florence Scott

places. They are living systems, animated by

Libbey President, Director and CEO

people, ideas and shared experiences. Taken together, this issue of Art Matters reflects an institution in motion — grounded in community, committed to excellence and unafraid to imagine what’s next. The national recognition we’ve received this year is encouraging, but it is not the finish line. It is a reminder of what is possible when we align our mission with action and when we invite our community to shape the journey with us. 4

Right: A child explores their creative side while coloring on an easel in the Bowe Family Center.


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Care in Every Movement

In the Great Gallery, the early stages of deinstallation offer a behind-the-scenes look at the care guiding TMA’s Reimagining Our Galleries project. With artworks carefully removed, the space reveals the tools and infrastructure that support this transition — lifts, cases and equipment positioned for the work ahead. Though the gallery appears quiet, this moment reflects the coordinated efforts of conservators, preparators, art handlers and project specialists, all working with precision and respect for the collection and its setting. As change takes shape, this deliberate process ensures both the art and the gallery are thoughtfully prepared for what comes next. 6


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The Bowe Family Center An Investment in Community and the Future


Left: Two children show their works-in-progress during a visit to the Bowe Family Center.

While the Bowe family’s gift is designated for general operating support, visiting families will experience it in tangible ways, from refreshed art supplies and equipment to the consistent presence of trained educators — all in an environment that adults alike. This fundamental support ensures the

The Family Center at the Toledo Museum of Art is becoming the Bowe Family Center, in recognition of an extraordinary gift from Museum patrons Pat and MaryLouise Bowe.

Center will remain vibrant and flexible, equipped to provide families high-quality, year-round programming and hands-on art experiences. The impact of the Bowe Family Center extends beyond its physical space as well. Community outreach is key to the Center’s ability to connect with families who otherwise might not be aware of the Center or the Museum, and the Bowe family gift means these important connections to our

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community will continue to grow and enrich the

Board of Directors. With this gift, the Bowe family

have included family-friendly activities for new

significantly expands their support of the Museum.

exhibits and events; visits and projects with local

he Bowe family is well known in Toledo for their generous support of the arts, and Pat

Bowe currently serves as Vice Chair of the TMA

The transformation of the Family Center into the Bowe Family Center reflects a meaningful investment in a rare resource for the Toledo community. For decades, TMA’s Family Center has provided local families with a universally accessible arts learning space for young children

lives of Toledo’s children and their families. In recent years, Family Center outreach programs

preschools; professional development workshops for preschool teachers; summer camp visits to TMA; and program partnerships with Toledo Public Schools, Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Junior Achievement and more. Time and again, the Bowe Family Center serves as a critical first point of contact with the Museum.

charge to everyone, not just Museum members.

Often, the Center is where children first have a

space, specially designed for early childhood development, and here families will find not only art supplies but the guidance and support of a knowledgeable and experienced staff. While the staff develops weekly activities related to the Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, children are encouraged to create and explore freely. They

with young children that has not yet had an opportunity to visit a museum, the Center is a place of encouragement and an invitation to explore

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arts education. Art plays a vital role in a child’s

sense they belong in an arts space. For a family

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and their adult caregivers — available free of The Center is an inclusive, inviting and interactive

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is welcoming and productive for children and

the rest of the Museum. With every subsequent visit, the Museum has another opportunity to become an increasingly vital part of family life and a pathway to shared creativity and growth. The Bowe family’s generosity is key in achieving

develop fundamental skills, make memories and lay

the Museum’s mission to integrate art into the lives of

the groundwork for a future enriched by curiosity

people. The unique energy of the Bowe Family Center

and creativity. And they begin to form a connection

demonstrates the power of giving and its impact on

with the Museum, opening doors to a lifetime of

an entire community — beginning with the youngest

creativity, driven by curiosity and community bonds.

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Years of Art, Community and Public Trust


Left: An aerial view of the Green Building plaza and part of TMA's Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden.

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Written by Jennifer McCary, Chief People, Culture and Brand Experience Officer Julie McMaster, Manager of Library and Archives Services/Archivist

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n 1901, Edward Drummond Libbey and Florence Scott Libbey, alongside a dedicated

group of philanthropists, shared a vision: art should be accessible to all and embedded in the community. From this belief, the Toledo Museum of Art was born. Over the past 125 years, what began as a modest institution has transformed into one of the nation’s most respected and inclusive art museums, celebrated for its exceptional collection, architecturally significant From its inception, the Museum has been shaped and excellence. The Libbeys understood art

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by principles of education, civic responsibility

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campus and commitment to public service.

not as a luxury, but as a vital public good — a principle that continues to guide TMA today. For 125 years, the Toledo Museum of Art has served as a place where people from diverse backgrounds can encounter beauty, ask questions and see themselves as part of a larger human narrative. As we mark this quasquicentennial year, we reflect not only on the Museum’s past but also on its growth, evolution and commitment to stewarding its mission for future generations. 11


Think Above: The Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden serves as a welcoming space for creative exploration. Josiah McElheny (American, born 1966), Moon Mirror. 2019. Pressed colored prismatic glass, stainless steel, hardware. 103 x 191 1/2 x 71 in. Gift of The Georgia Welles Apollo Society.

A Collection Built on Intentionality

art is understood. Over time, the Museum has

Museum’s growth is its collection. Over the years,

and global contexts. This evolution reflects a

TMA has assembled a world-class collection

living institution that listens, learns and adapts

spanning centuries, cultures and artistic traditions.

while remaining grounded in its core values.

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One of the most enduring measures of the

Each acquisition reflects intentionality and care,

In celebration of the 125th anniversary, TMA is

shaped by curators, donors, artists and community

highlighting moments of collection growth through

members who recognized the importance of

special programs and interpretive experiences. These

building a collection for public benefit.

initiatives invite visitors to consider not only what

The collection did not grow by accident. It

was collected but also why it mattered then and why

expanded through early foresight, scholarly rigor

it continues to matter now. Together, the collection

and a profound respect for artistic excellence.

tells a story of continuity, care and belief in the power

From European painting and sculpture to

of art to connect people across time and place.

ancient works, modern and contemporary art, and a globally renowned glass collection, the Museum has consistently balanced historical depth with evolving perspectives. Through its strategic objective to broaden the

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deepened its commitment to inclusive narratives

A Campus That Reflects Growth and Purpose

As the collection of over 30,000 artworks has

expanded, so too has the Museum’s physical footprint.

narrative of art history and its interpretation, the

What began with a single building has transformed

collection has evolved alongside changing ideas

into a thoughtfully integrated environment for art,

about whose stories are represented and how

architecture, education and community gathering.


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Above: A new sculpture celebrating the Toledo Museum of Art's 125th anniversary is displayed in the Rita B. Kern Sensory Garden.

The campus now includes architecturally

Peristyle Theater: Part of the Museum’s 1933

significant buildings and gardens, each

expansion, this classical concert hall was also

serving a unique purpose:

designed by architect Edward B. Green.

Edward B. Green and Harry W. Wachter, this

constructed in 1939 to house medical offices,

building features 16 columns, a copper roof and

this building has had various uses and is now

a frieze of acanthus leaves. It has undergone four

home to the American Numismatic Society,

renovations and is currently experiencing its

which is relocating from New York City.

most comprehensive reinstallation since 1933.

Woodruff Conference Center: This center hosts

The Glass Pavilion: Designed by Kazuyo

studio art classes, including sculpture, jewelry-

Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, this

making, blacksmithing and artistic welding.

structure showcases extraordinary use of glass. Its exterior is primarily glass with

Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden: This garden displays over 25

interior steel supports, reflecting the firm’s

exceptional artworks, integrated beautifully into

award-winning architectural style.

the landscape and accessible to the public 24/7.

Center for the Visual Arts (CVA): Completed

Rita B. Kern Sensory Garden: A peaceful retreat

in 1992 by Frank O. Gehry, this boldly

on campus that hosts programs and events,

sculptural building features a V-shaped plan

including the Annual Glass Harvest event.

that angles toward Monroe Street. It houses the University of Toledo’s Department of Art

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Professional Arts Building: Originally

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The Edward B. Green Building: Designed by

Each addition to the campus reflects a commitment to design excellence and accessibility.

and the Museum’s Reference Library.

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Left: The Rita B. Kern Sensory Garden served as the setting of TMA's Art Walk highlighting works of art that were collected throughout the Museum's 125 year history.

Throughout this period, the Museum invites

culture of belonging. With this in mind, the Museum

the community to engage with its history,

has evolved its spaces over the years to support

collection and ongoing work through public

learning, scholarship and creative practice. The Glass

programs, tours, lectures and creative experiences

Pavilion, for instance, serves as a global center for

across the campus. These moments honor the

glass art, uniting gallery spaces, artist studios and

people and ideas that shaped the Museum while

public demonstrations in an inviting environment.

reaffirming its mission in the present. They

Importantly, the campus has expanded not just in size but in purpose. It is a gathering place for lectures, tours, performances and

reflect the belief that anniversaries are about gratitude, continuity and shared stewardship. The values that have guided the Toledo Museum

celebrations. It’s where students first encounter

of Art for over a century remain as relevant

art and where lifelong learners return repeatedly.

today as they were in 1901. Access, education,

The campus embodies TMA’s role as a civic

excellence and belief in the transformative power

space belonging to the community it serves.

of art continue to shape the institution’s work. Anniversaries invite us to pause but also

Celebrating 125 Years Together

prompt us to imagine what comes next. As TMA

day or event; it spans the spring and summer as a

and confidence, grounded in its history and

season of reflection and celebration. All anniversary

energized by future possibilities. The Museum

programs are made possible by the Rita B. Kern

remains committed to being a cultural and

Foundation, the sole sponsor of the celebrations.

educational resource, a space of beauty and

A central location for these festivities is the Rita B.

inquiry, and a steward of art for the public good.

The 125th anniversary is not confined to a single

in celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Toledo Museum of Art released a special feature highlighting 125 acquisitions that mark moments in the Museum’s history. Together, these works tell the story of a growing institution — one shaped by vision,

As we celebrate 125 years, we express deep gratitude to the generations of artists, donors, staff, trustees

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sculptural bench and an Art Walk. Additionally,

enters its next chapter, it does so with humility

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Kern Sensory Garden, featuring a newly installed

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A central part of TMA's vision is to maintain a

and community members who have shaped this institution. Together, they have built more than a museum; they have sustained a living civic treasure that continues to enrich lives in Toledo and beyond.

generosity and a lasting commitment to public trust. Visitors can explore works highlighting the Museum’s 125 acquisitions at toledomuseum.org/125.

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Sharing Art, Safely How TMA Is Rethinking Risk to Expand Access Written by

Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO Vanessa Applebaum, Director of Conservation

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he Toledo Museum of Art’s mission centers on connecting people with art in meaningful,

memorable ways. Behind every artwork on display,

community partnerships and evolving visitor

and every loan that travels across the country,

expectations all call for a more flexible approach. The

careful decisions are made to ensure that these

goal is not to take more risks, but to understand them

objects remain safe for future generations while

more clearly and manage them more responsibly.

still reaching the audiences they deserve. A new approach to those decisions is emerging at TMA. Developed by Dr. Adam Levine,

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Today, TMA is experiencing a moment of transformation. Construction, touring exhibitions,

A Clearer Way to Understand Risk The model created by Levine and Applebaum

Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey

begins with a simple idea: not all risks are equal.

President, Director and CEO, and Vanessa

Instead of asking whether risk exists — which it

Applebaum, Director of Conservation, the

always does — the model considers what kind of

model reexamines how museums assess risk

risk is present and whether it can be managed.

and how that assessment can support broader public benefit. The result is a more transparent, thoughtful way to balance care with access.

Why Rethink Risk?

For decades, museums relied on strict defaults

meant to eliminate almost all risk — narrow

It does this by breaking down key questions: •

How likely is damage?

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If damage occurs, is it reversible?

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What public benefit comes from sharing the artwork — expanded reach, community impact, or new educational opportunities?

environmental targets, extremely low lighting and automatic restrictions on loans. These rules were designed with good intentions but often proved limiting, especially as conservation science advanced and as museums sought to reach wider audiences. 16

Right: Paintings from TMA's collection are carefully prepared to depart to The Museo Santa Caterina in Teviso, Italy, for the temporary exhibition From Picasso to Van Gogh: Stories of Painting from Abstraction to Impressionism. Image courtesy of Vanessa Applebaum.


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“Risk management is a bridge that can help us navigate these competing demands with intention. I also view it as a way to reassure our community and our staff that the decisions we’re making are well informed and aren’t going against the best interests of our collection and our institution.”

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Vanessa Applebaum, Director of Conservation


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Above: A conservator at The Museo Santa Caterina in Teviso, Italy, undertakes a condition check on a painting that has arrived for the temporary exhibition From Picasso to Van Gogh: Stories of Painting from Abstraction to Impressionism. Image courtesy of Vanessa Applebaum.

This framework turns vague concerns into clear, comparable considerations. It does not

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This guiding idea shapes the model’s purpose.

reduce art to numbers but helps guide decisions

Access with guardrails recognizes that every artwork

with consistency, transparency and shared

changes over time and that conservation aims to

understanding across Museum departments.

slow those changes — not prevent them entirely,

A recent loan request offered a chance to test the

The approach supports access while honoring the responsibility of long-term stewardship. By making risk understandable and manageable,

conditions fell outside TMA’s typical operating

TMA can expand opportunities for audiences,

zone, prompting initial concern. Yet, when

build stronger institutional partnerships, and

examined through the updated model, the risk

steward resources wisely — all while ensuring

proved manageable — especially with additional

the safety of the artworks entrusted to its care.

protections such as microclimate framing, environmental sensors and rigorous documentation. Just as importantly, the beneficial impact of sharing

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new approach. The partner institution’s climate

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How the Model Works in Practice

This evolving model represents a meaningful shift, positioning TMA as a leader in thoughtful, community‑centered museum practices. It

the paintings became visible. The loan would reach

reinforces a simple truth: art has the power to

audiences who may never stand in TMA’s galleries

reach people everywhere, and, with the right tools,

yet still find inspiration and connection through the

sharing it can be both safe and transformative.

Museum’s collection.

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Where Ideas Take Shape

In a quiet moment of making, hands shape paper into something new. At TMA, classes have invited curiosity and creative discovery for 125 years, offering space for learners of all ages to experiment and explore. Each cut, layer and composition reflects more than technique; it reveals imagination at work, confidence taking root and the joy of creating something that did not exist before. Since the Museum’s earliest days, art classes have been part of TMA’s DNA — connecting people to art, to one another and to their own capacity to make meaning. What starts with simple materials can open into something much bigger: wonder, self-expression and the spark of seeing the world differently. Toledo Museum of Art Summer 2026 21


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Sensory Kits Foster Belonging in the Museum Space Written by

Katie Shelley, Conda Family Manager of Access Initiatives

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he vision of the Toledo Museum of Art is

Therefore, I knew we could potentially exclude a

to become the model art museum in the

significant portion of our visitors if we did not also

United States for its commitment to quality and

prioritize improved sensory-friendly initiatives

its culture of belonging. As I approach five years

alongside improving physical accessibility.

in my role as Conda Manager of Access Initiatives at the Toledo Museum of Art, I want to take this opportunity to highlight an accessibility offering at TMA that fosters the culture of belonging we strive toward as an institution: Sensory Kits. When I began this role in July 2021, as a

Through conversations with local community partners within the autism community, including Avenues for Autism and the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio, sensory kits consistently emerged as a best-practice example used by other cultural institutions. I also looked to well-loved

wheelchair user, I admit I knew more about physical

community organizations such as the Toledo Zoo,

accessibility and Americans with Disabilities

which already offered sensory bags, to understand

Act compliance for the built environment than I

what tools were effective and how we might

knew about sensory inclusivity for neurodiverse

adapt similar practices for a museum setting.

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individuals. However, I recognized from the start that sensory inclusivity was a necessary consideration when thinking about creating a more accessible museum. According to 2021 data from the World Health Organization, approximately one out of every 127 people worldwide is on the autism spectrum. Additionally, research published in the British Medical Bulletin estimates that 15–20% of the global population is neurodiverse, including individuals with autism, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, sensory processing differences, anxiety and dementia, among other diagnoses, that affect how one processes and navigates sensory input.

Above: Sensory kits contain items designed to stimulate or soothe the nervous system through the five senses. Museum guests can borrow sensory kits at any Visitor Services location for free. Right: A visitor shows one of the items found in a sensory kit during an event in the Glass Pavilion.

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To test their impact, we first introduced sensory

Today, the Museum’s sensory kits include fidget

bags with a variety of fidgets; they were given away

tools and textured objects, provided in an easy-

in designated sensory-friendly areas during large-

to-clean carrying case that doubles as a pop fidget

scale public events such as our annual Block Party

and features an identifying keychain that is itself

celebration and Great Art Escape. The response

a textured object. These tools empower visitors

was overwhelmingly positive. During Great Art

to self-regulate sensory input and more fully

Escape in 2022, one visitor shared, “The sensory

engage with Museum content. For individuals

area helped my daughter enjoy a full day at the

with sensory processing differences, as well as

Museum. She spent five hours there and was able

young children or first-time visitors, these kits can

to enjoy and experience the Museum in a way

mean the difference between an overwhelming

I have not been able to see her do before.” This

experience and a welcoming, comfortable one.

feedback affirmed the value of sensory supports in creating meaningful, inclusive experiences. In early 2023, Museum staff completed initial

Importantly, the kits do not single visitors out. They are freely available and support independence and autonomy while enhancing engagement. work in our galleries, the kits continue to prove

Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

valuable in helping visitors navigate unexpected

(IBCCES). This training equipped our staff with

sensory input, such as construction noise.

the tools and understanding needed to provide excellent customer service to neurodiverse visitors and reinforced our commitment to building a culture of belonging. As part of the certification process, IBCCES conducted a sensory audit of the museum and made several recommendations, including the permanent implementation of sensory kits available for visitors to borrow at Visitor Services desks — similar to our existing practice of lending noise-canceling headphones.

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Additionally, as we continue reinstallation

designation through the International Board of

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training toward our Certified Autism Center™

loaned out the 16 available sensory kits repeatedly. One recent interaction shared by a Visitor Services team member captured their impact: “[Visitors] were happily surprised to find that we offer [sensory kits]. I think their little one felt very seen in that moment.” By providing sensory kits, the Toledo Museum of Art reduces sensory barriers and empowers visitors to engage on their own terms, fostering an inclusive, welcoming museum environment where everyone belongs. 23


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Reimagining Our Galleries Written by Jennifer McCary, Chief Culture and Brand Experience Officer

on canvas, carved in stone, or quietly expressed

through the spaces that house it. At the Toledo

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very work of art holds a story, whether painted

The Museum’s reinstallation is not merely a collection reorganization; it’s a collaborative effort to rethink how art is experienced, organized and integrated into the lives of the community it serves. For many, the question arises: Why change something that is already great? Given TMA’s recognition as No. 1 in USA Today’s 10Best competition for Best Art Museum and Left: A team of art handlers prepare to deinstall Trolldom Teku Maku Maya Kon by Katsuyo Aoki (Japanese, born 1972) prior to the start of construction in Gallery 23.

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Designing for Evolution, Not Replacement

Growth isn’t about replacing greatness; it’s

about ensuring its endurance. This philosophy underpins TMA’s reinstallation. Instead of discarding what has made the Museum exceptional, the project aims to build upon it, reimagining how its collection reflects both history and the present. Architect Michael Maltzan, leading a

However, the design team emphasizes that chronology is not a single narrative but a framework for intersecting stories. “There are parallel timelines among different cultures,” Maltzan observes. “What becomes intriguing are the moments where they intersect — highlighting similarities and differences at the same point in time.” These intersections aim to illuminate both shared humanity and cultural specificity, enriching visitors’ understanding of art and its context.

multidisciplinary design team partnering with TMA for the reinstallation, articulates the challenge as translating mission into physical space. “At one level, the Museum’s mission seems simple — integrating art into people’s lives,” he explains. “But the real question is how that translates into space and experience.” The answer emphasizes accessibility, visibility and connection. The redesigned galleries will make the collection feel more immediate and relevant, bridging the gap between artwork, audience and community. A bold decision at the core of the reinstallation is to organize the Museum chronologically, Art Matters

reviving pathways that have been closed off for

If the reinstallation has a defining characteristic,

it’s collaboration. From architects and designers to curators and project managers, the effort spans the entire institution and beyond. Unlike traditional design processes, this one resists the notion of a single author. “This was never going to be designed by one person,” Maltzan asserts. “It’s a collective effort.” TMA’s project lead, Deputy Director Andrea

years. For the first time, visitors will navigate TMA

Gardner, explains that collaboration is both

as a continuous narrative, tracing the evolution

conceptual and tangible. “The team has

of art across time, culture and geography.

built large-scale physical models to integrate

This new structure introduces a loop guiding visitors through the Museum while allowing flexibility. Guests can explore the full arc of history or directly access areas of interest. “We’re using chronology to guide our color choices,” Maltzan adds. “We will employ color tones that relate to specific periods as we transition from the Classic Court through to Levis [Gallery]. This organization allows visitors to concentrate on the beautiful collection and newest acquisitions.” 26

Collaboration as the Creative Engine

ideas across disciplines, allowing us to visualize how individual elements coalesce into a unified whole,” she describes. Hannah Hoyt, a principal at Michael Maltzan Architecture, emphasizes that “collaboration is constant and shifts based on needs and objectives.” This dynamic approach responds to emergent changes, ensuring flexibility and continuity in achieving shared goals.


Beyond navigation lies a more profound

designer Dungjai Pungauthaikan of studio

emotional connection to the campus and its

Once-Future Office highlights the importance

collection. Maltzan describes the goal as creating

of “deep listening” — engaging stakeholders

moments where everything aligns — the height of

and the community to ensure designs reflect

a sculpture, the color of the surrounding wall, the

those they serve. “The community engagement

quality of light — immersing visitors in the art.

we’ve done fuels the work,” she explains. However, collaboration also introduces complexity. Central to these efforts was involving the Toledo community for feedback on the reinstallation.

“That puts you emotionally into contact with the art,” he says. “And that’s something you carry with you.” The reinstallation aims to balance familiarity

The engagement process has reached 1,591 people,

and discovery. Returning visitors will recognize

surpassing the goal of 1,000, including the work

the museum they love but encounter it in new

and input of the Museum’s Community Council.

ways. First-time visitors will find an experience

The reinstallation process is nonlinear, shaped

designed to invite exploration and return visits.

by constant feedback, revision and dialogue. Ideas

Adam Levine, TMA’s Director and CEO,

evolve, directions shift, and through this iteration,

has shared in community town halls that this

the project moves closer to its goal: a museum

reinstallation represents “a holistic rethinking

that genuinely reflects its mission and vision.

of the visitor’s experience.” While updating

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core systems was necessary, it also presents an opportunity to “thoughtfully consider how

Every decision, from architectural layout to

art is presented and the comfort and sense of

interpretive design, ultimately circles back to one

belonging we create for everyone,” he explains.

question: What does this mean for the visitor? our decisions,” Pungauthaikan affirms. community members and the Community Council “created a strong foundation.” She explains, “The common thread is a love and appreciation of the Museum, with aspirations for it to be a welcoming center within Toledo and beyond.” This experience operates on multiple levels. Practically, the reinstallation emphasizes clarity and accessibility, enabling intuitive navigation through the Museum. Visitors should easily know where they are, where they’re going,

While the visitor experience may seem seamless,

the work behind it is anything but simple. Crystal Phelps, TMA’s Collection Reinstallation Project Manager, describes her role as the hub of a wheel

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Hoyt notes that the opportunity to engage with

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“The visitor experience drives most of

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For environmental graphics and wayfinding,

— connecting multiple timelines, priorities and teams to keep the project moving forward. “It’s about keeping the train on the tracks,” she says. That train is complex. The reinstallation impacts every part of the institution — from galleries and storage to facilities, grounds and the Glass Pavilion. It involves internal teams, external partners, contractors and vendors, all working in concert.

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As the reinstallation takes shape, one thing

describes the work as both logistical and physical.

becomes clear: this is not just a project for

As artworks are moved and reinstalled, precision

today. It is an investment in the Museum’s

is critical. “This isn’t like rearranging furniture

future. By bringing curators together across

in your house,” he explains. “Every move has to

disciplines, the process fosters a shared

be planned. Every placement has to be right.”

vision that extends beyond reopening. By

Flexibility remains essential, as the team must adapt to unexpected challenges from the scale of the collection and the age of the

rethinking how stories are told, it prepares the institution for new generations of visitors. Visitors can trust that this reinstallation is

building. As Phelps explains, “It’s the art of

“consistent with the Toledo Museum of Art’s history,

being precise while allowing for flexibility.”

which respects its architecture. It embraces the need

Even as the reinstallation looks forward, it remains grounded in Toledo’s identity. For example, the integration of glassmaking into the Museum’s

for familiarity while also seizing the opportunity presented by our infrastructure upgrades to truly enhance the experience,” Levine explains.

design elements reflects local heritage. The team

By embracing both local identity and global

explored combining traditional glass techniques

relevance, TMA reinforces its position as a cultural

with modern technologies like CNC milling and

leader. “It’s a very special place,” Maltzan reflects,

3D printing to create unique signage and features.

“one that people around the world are watching.”

The Glass Studio team, filled with talented artists,

For the Toledo community, this recognition

has contributed to this design integration. Every

is both a point of pride and a call to action. At

detail is considered with the visitor in mind.

its core, this transformation is not just about

Technology also plays a growing role in enhancing

art on the walls. It’s about creating a museum that continues to matter — one that evolves,

sound integration, these tools expand audience

connects and inspires for generations to come.

to diverse learning styles and expectations. The ensuring that new elements enhance rather than

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design carefully balances innovation with tradition,

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the visitor experience. From digital projections to engagement, making the Museum more accessible

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TMA’s installation design manager, Jason Depriest,

overwhelm the core experience of encountering art.

Left: In the Great Gallery, the deinstallation of The Crowning of Saint Catherine (Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish, 1577–1640) offers a behind-thescenes look at how conservators, preparators, art handlers and project specialists work together using specialized equipment and careful handling, guided by conservation best practices at every step.

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John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815), Young Lady with a Bird and a Dog. 1767, oil on canvas. 48 × 39 1/2 in. (121.9 × 100.3 cm). Purchased with funds from the Florence Scott Libbey Bequest in Memory of her Father, Maurice A. Scott. 1950.306


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hree faces from the TMA collection currently look back at visitors to the Hunter Museum

of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee: John Singleton Copley’s Young Lady with a Bird and a Dog, John Singer Sargent’s Princess Demidoff, and Cecilia Beaux’s After the Meeting. Toledo Museum of Art

These paintings are by American artists working in three different centuries. While portraits remained popular throughout the timeframe, each shows a slightly different type of female sitter. Copley’s 1767 painting submitted to the Society of Artists’ annual exhibition in London is of a now unknown girl. Sophie Ilarinovna, a wealthy socialite who married a Russian diplomat, is the subject of (and likely patron behind) Sargent’s late 1800s work. Beaux, meanwhile, painted her companion and likely romantic partner Dorothea Gilder in her casually posed 1914 portrait. The opportunity to share these artworks is made in conjunction with Art Bridges Partner Loan Network, an art-sharing initiative that provides support to institutions seeking to loan or borrow artworks from museum collections. These familiar faces will return to Toledo upon completion of the reinstallation in 2027.

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Left: Cecilia Beaux (American, 1855–1942), After the Meeting. 1914, oil on canvas. 41 × 28 in. (104.1 × 71.1 cm). Gift of Florence Scott Libbey. 1915.163

Above: John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925), Princess Demidoff. About 1895–1896, oil on canvas. 65 3/4 × 38 1/4 in. (167 × 97.2 cm). Gift of Florence Scott Libbey. 1925.109

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A Tale Across Time

Artifacts of a Connected World Written by Lorrie Wehr, Guest Writer

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hen the Toledo Museum of Art unveils the reinstallation of its permanent collection

late in 2027, two distinctive recent acquisitions will debut: The Crusader Icon with Two Martyrs of Sebaste — Eugenios and Auxentios and the Cup of Joy, a ceremonial Kiddush cup used to

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sanctify the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Remarkable examples of medieval artistry, these works will play key roles in fulfilling a central goal of the reinstallation. When complete, visitors will enjoy an experience unique among art museums — a chronological journey across geography and cultures, spanning 6,000 years of human creativity. Andrea Gardner, Deputy Director of TMA, is leading the reinstallation. “This is going to be a way for you to really see, in a snapshot, what was happening across the world in a period of time,” Gardner explains. “The world has been connected for thousands of years … it started out in regional connections, and then … you start to see how it broadens with time.” 32


Below: Italian, A Crusader Icon with Two Martyrs of Sebaste— Eugenios and Auxentios. About 1260–1291, tempera and oil on walnut panel. 18 7/8 × 14 3/4 × 1 3/16 in. (48 × 37.5 × 3 cm). Given in honor of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, and purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, by exchange, 2025.132

The Cup of Joy is a silver Kiddush cup, a ritual object used to sanctify the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. An extraordinary addition to the Museum’s collection, it is recognized as the earliest known Kiddush cup in existence. It features a rare early pairing of Hebrew and Arabic inscriptions alongside Jewish iconography, illuminating a

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Left: Khorasan, Cup of Joy. 11th–12th century, silver, engraved and inlaid with niello. 3 1/2 × 5 in. (8.9 × 12.7 cm). Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, by exchange, 2025.174. Photograph Courtesy of Sotheby's, Inc. © 2025

period of artistic collaboration between Jewish and Muslim artisans. Almost certainly the product of an 11th century workshop in the historic region of Khorasan (spanning parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Iran), the cup bears distinctive designs and inscriptions particular to Central Asian silversmithing of the time. “It really helps us tell the story of Judaism in the Middle Ages,” says Gardner. “There’s also Islamic script on it. That’s about the dialogue among cultures. So, it’s the perfect piece for us to acquire to talk about global interconnectedness, which is really the whole through-line of our entire installation.” The Crusader Icon adds yet another layer to the narrative of the reinstallation. Produced in the Crusader Kingdom (modern-day Acre, Israel) in the mid-to-late 13th century, near the end of Martyrs of Sebaste, who were murdered under Emperor Diocletian. As an artifact of the Christian

Displayed in a gallery adjacent to the relocated Cloister, the Crusader Icon and Cup of Joy will be crucial elements in this narrative. The works

lands and cultures, the Crusader Icon represents

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Crusaders traveling beyond Europe into eastern

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the European Crusades, it depicts two of the Five

a moment of artistic conversation between Western and Byzantine Christian painting.

displayed within the Cloister will focus primarily on

Gardner explains that, while in these lands far

Christian European art of the Middle Ages, while the

from home, the Crusaders “would commission icons

connecting galleries — visible beyond the colonnades

for religious worship, and so the Crusader icons are

of the Cloister — will contain non-European art from

made in the style of regions further to the east …

the same span of time. This strategic presentation

but they are the iconography of Europeans. Another

will explore the dialogue between the cultures

great example of people moving across cultures

of Europe, Asia and Africa as they were brought

and having these interactions … and another really

together by the flow of trade, religions and wars.

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Experience Glass in Motion

In the Glass Pavilion Hot Shop, art comes alive through free daily glassblowing demonstrations that invite you to gather, watch and wonder. Feel the heat, hear the tools and see molten glass transform in real time. These open, welcoming moments connect making and meaning — offering a front-row seat to creativity, craft and the shared joy of learning how art is made.

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Portrait of Bobby Anspach. Image courtesy of the Bobby Anspach Estate.

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Losing Ourselves Together

The Art of Bobby Anspach Written by Paige Rozanski, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

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rtist Bobby Anspach had a steadfast vision that guided his artistic practice. He firmly

enlighten others and bring awareness to what he considered to be the pressing issue of our lifetime the planet we all call home. This concern for the

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— the destruction, degradation and disregard for

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believed that his artwork could be used as a tool to

state of the world informed his creative journey and led to the development of his sculptures — or “eye machines” — which he called Place for Continuous Eye Contact. Anspach believed in the power of art to invoke a transformative experience that would open people’s eyes to the world around them and to each other. He wanted people to feel something when they encountered his art, and he spent the last five years of his life devoted to making artworks that would heal humanity and, through this creative act, himself. 37


Experience Above: Bobby Anspach surrounded by thousands of colorful pom poms in his studio. Image courtesy of Katie Hogan.

The Toledo Museum of Art is honored to

Anspach’s experience with meditation instilled

introduce visitors to the art of Bobby Anspach.

within him a sense of peace and retreat from an

This exhibition of his work — presented in his

outside world that he perceived as disconnected to

hometown for the first time — celebrates his

the realities of climate change and the catastrophic

extraordinary vision and enduring legacy.

perils the world faced in the future. His meditative

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Anspach was born in 1987 in Toledo, Ohio. He was

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exposed to art at a young age through his family and took classes at TMA as a teenager. He focused

practice led him to the realization that everything in the universe was inherently connected. Anspach felt compelled to share this sense of peace

on a studio art major at Boston College while also

and togetherness with others because he believed

exploring religion and theology. Determined to

it would give way to greater compassion for each

pursue a career as an artist after graduating in 2011,

other and the planet. As he wrote in his MFA thesis

he continued his studies at the California College

at RISD, “I have had very deep experiences in this

of the Arts in San Francisco before attending the

world which have shown me something profound.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he

These experiences have shown me that there is

completed an MFA in sculpture in 2017. By the time

a way of relating to this world that, if everyone

he arrived in Rhode Island, Anspach had already

could see it, we would all live our lives in a very

started to conceptualize the artwork he hoped

different way. We would see that what we have

to make, which was largely informed by his own

is incredibly precious and we would go to great

immersion into Buddhism and eastern religions.

lengths to care for each other and for the planet.”


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Above: Place for Continuous Eye Contact interactive sculpture. Mixed media. Image courtesy of the Bobby Anspach Estate.

Anspach understood words weren’t adequate to get his message across, but art had the capacity to do so. In a 2015 email draft written during his time at RISD, he explained, “I wish to show the world that our life is the most precious opportunity result of [an] incorrect perspective, one which views other people as separate, and imagines that heaven envisioned sculpture as the vehicle to create an

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is in some moment other than this one.” Anspach

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imaginable. That the suffering that we feel is the

immersive experience that explored perception by transcending physical limits, ultimately leading to the creation of the eye machines. These would remain his primary artistic focus until his premature death in 2022. As he also wrote in that same correspondence, “I am going to make the most beautiful sculpture in the world. A space for the mind to dissolve the boundaries between the self and the other. It is going to be beautiful because everything is beautiful when the mind lets go.” 39


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Though Anspach’s multimedia sculptures were

Although there appears to be a haphazard

unique in their construction, he called them all Place

arrangement of cords, cables and ropes, the

for Continuous Eye Contact as each were an iteration

structures are intricately designed and utilize

of the same concept, requiring the active participation

complex digital technology to distribute data and

of a viewer to engage in a visual and aural experience.

control lighting patterns. A guide will be present

The sculptures are meant to generate an altered

at each artwork to greet a visitor and walk them

state of consciousness by collapsing time and

through the protocol. Each guest will receive an eye

space through a shift in perception that dissolves

patch to cover one eye and a pair of headphones

spatial planes into a continuous, cohesive field that

before entering the machine. Once instructions

gives way to a sense of disembodiment and then

are provided, the experience begins. For several

calm. This change in awareness transforms one’s

minutes an ambient musical composition plays

state of being from mundane to transcendent by

while the images visible through one eye start to

creating spiritual unification with reality and with

blur and merge with the colors and forms of the

others. Anspach hoped his machines would serve

sculpture. The combination of visual encounter

as a momentary retreat, providing a blissful and

and music induce a meditative moment.

meditative experience while promoting a feeling of

Anspach opens to the public on October 17 and

Visitors to Losing Ourselves Together: The Art of

will be on view through March 14, 2027. We invite

Bobby Anspach will experience two examples of

you to experience Anspach’s quest to discover

Place for Continuous Eye Contact. Both machines

a moment of pause, a space for reflection and

are decorated with brightly colored pom poms — his

connection to something larger than oneself.

signature material — affixed in patterns resembling mandalas and glowing LED lights. 40

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togetherness and connection to the greater world.


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Left: Anspach's Place for Continuous Eye Contact sculptures create environments that use light, sound and carefully constructed optical effects to produce an altered sense of time and space.

Above: A close-up view of an interactive sculpture from Bobby Anspach's (American, 1987–2022) Place for Continuous Eye Contact. Image courtesy of the Bobby Anspach Estate.

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On View & Upcoming

TMA Forever

September 12, 2026–January 3, 2027

Bobby Anspach — Losing Ourselves Together

Glass Pavilion, Gallery 6

October 17, 2026–March 14, 2027

TMA Forever celebrates more than a century of

Step into a series of immersive environments

connection between the Toledo Museum of Art

where light and sound foster connection and invite

and the community it calls home. Founded in 1901

you to see yourself — and each other — differently.

with a vision to share the transformative power

Losing Ourselves Together brings the visionary

of art, TMA has grown into a collection of more

work of Toledo-born artist Bobby Anspach home

than 30,000 works — an extraordinary resource

for the first time. Anchored by immersive “eye

that remains free and open to all. This exhibition

machines,” along with sculptures, paintings and

brings together beloved favorites gathered over the

works on paper, the exhibition invites visitors

past 125 years alongside newly acquired treasures,

into shared and deeply personal experiences that

inviting visitors to rediscover the moments

shift perception and illuminate our connection

that have shaped their personal TMA story.

to one another and the world around us.


11th Annual Block Party

Rita B. Kern Sensory Garden

TMA Outdoor Campus

September 19–20, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

September 26, 2026, 3:00–8:30 p.m.

This harvest season, don’t pass up the chance

Be sure to put this year’s Block Party on your Toledo families, neighbors and artists together for

will be on display to tempt you, in all colors,

an unforgettable afternoon of fun and creativity. Let

shapes and sizes. Each pumpkin will be hand

the kids try a cool new art activity, get in the groove

blown by our Glass Pavilion studio artists, which

with live music and performances, sample the fare

means your pumpkin of choice will be a true

from local food trucks and more — just don’t miss this

one-of-a-kind work of art to enjoy forever.

annual celebration of art, culture and community.

Hannah Bowlus — Origin Point

Fall Classes at TMA

Glass Pavilion, Gallery 5

Deadlines for Scholarship Applications:

July 29–December 27, 2026

The creativity of multimedia artist and designer

Class Registration Opens: July 22, 2026 •

Hannah Bowlus emerges at the intersection of geometry and perception. Trained in both art and industry, she has developed a unique synthesis of skills; in Origin Point she presents

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calendar! This free event is open to all, bringing

pumpkin patch. Over 450 spectacular pumpkins

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to pick your favorite from our dazzling glass

Toledo Museum of Art

6th Annual Glass Harvest

September 11 for Class Session 1: October 3–October 31

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October 16 for Class Session 2: November 7–December 12

the relationship between the sphere and the cube

Now is the time to check out our roster of

as sculptures, lighting and furniture. The result

Fall Classes and Workshops, with options for

is a fascinating exploration of the unintended

all skill levels and ages, as well as scholarship

beauty of utilitarian objects that rise from

opportunities for youth and adult students. Visit

industrial production and engineered systems.

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Artist Spotlight

Fawn Denbow C

reating with neon requires an artist to be many things — glass bender, chemist,

electrician, engineer. Keen curiosity, endless experimentation and a high tolerance for failure are non-negotiable. Success is built on obsessive perfectionism and a passion for process. Glass artist Fawn Denbow pursues these skills with a drive rooted in her early training as a dancer, when she first began to explore artistic perfection as an ideal built on constant, punishing practice and the ever-present possibility of failure.

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As a student at Bowling Green State University’s School of Art, Denbow’s fascination with perfection found a new medium — glass. It is an art form “you have to perfect,” she explains, “keep practicing … keep doing it,” always open to making mistakes and starting over. Denbow discovered neon when she began working at the Toledo Museum of Art. “We were working on building out the Neon Studio, and all of us got a chance to … start learning in neon,” She was mentored by a neon bender from Detroit. “I got really into it because it’s really difficult … you have electrical components and science and I got to learn how to do that process.” She adds, “You're playing with fire, which is fun, but I also get to be, in a way, a scientist.” 44

Fawn Denbow, Neon Shoe — Dancing Blue. Neon and glass. 14.5 x 8 x 12 in.

In addition to her work as a neon artist and Glass Technician at TMA, Denbow teaches neon classes and workshops in the Glass Studios, introducing students to the process of bending hot glass tubes, bombarding them with neon gas and electrifying them to create one-of-a-kind light sculptures. “For me,” she says, “that's my favorite part, the moment of truth … people are just amazed. It is a really gratifying thing to see.” In her own work, Denbow continues to experiment and explore, working and learning with other artists in the neon art community. She says working and teaching at TMA are “definitely in the future” as well. Explore Denbow’s neon artworks in the Sanda Findley Collector’s Corner, now available through the TMA Store online — store.toledomuseum.org.


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On the Cover: Visitors experience one of Bobby Anspach's interactive eye machines during the exhibition Everything is Change at the Newport Art Museum. Read more about the artist and his work that will be on view at TMA (see p. 36). Image courtesy of Pernille Loof.


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