Jennifer Trainer Thompson's guest appearances

Jennifer Trainer Thompson

Plenty

Will Call

Thinking Like A Region

Jennifer Trainer

Matt Wilson

Christopher Kimball

Anais Mitchell

Stacy Schiff

Timothy Snyder

Robert Miller

Darra Goldstein

Tony Trischka

Steve Goodman

Tessa Kelly

Alana Chernila

Julianne Boyd

Brian Alberg

Donald Sosin

OwlTail

Episode 2: Jennifer Trainer Thompson - Hancock Shaker Village by Alex King &amp; Kyle Gwilt Today’s episode is hosted by Alex King, a senior and arts management major at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Kyle Gwilt, a senior at BART Charter. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, King and Gwilt interview Jennifer Trainer Thompson, cultural administrator, author, and journalist. Thompson is a beloved founder of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (better known as MASS MoCA) and now serves as president and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village (HSV). Thompson speaks on how she believes arts education serves creative institutions, her astounding journey with MASS MoCA, the “volcanic shift” she sees occurring in the museum world, and all the things she loves about the Berkshires. This episode focuses on the creative capacities of complex problem solving, adaption, curiosity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness. Listen in to hear Thompson’s unique journey of developing and managing arts programs that define a region. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative, Berkshire County’s Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Lisa Donovan and Leslie Appleget. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4. THIS EPISODE’S VOICES: Jennifer Trainer Thompson is the director and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village and a founder and ex-creative director at MASS MoCA. Hired at MoCA in 1988, only 2 years after the institution’s inception, Thompson is regarded as one of the most influential people in the museum’s history and is credited as director of the museum’s 2019 documentary Museum Town. Thompson is native to Southeastern, MA, and studied English literature at Tufts University in Medford. Alex King is a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA. King is a major in arts management. Kyle Gwilt is a senior at BART Charter in Adams, MA.

Episode 2: Jennifer Trainer Thompson - Hancock Shaker Village by Alex King &amp; Kyle Gwilt Today’s episode is hosted by Alex King, a senior and arts management major at the <a href="https://www.mcla.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts</a>, and Kyle Gwilt, a senior at <a href="https://www.bartcharter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BART Charter</a>. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, King and Gwilt interview Jennifer Trainer Thompson, cultural administrator, author, and journalist. Thompson is a beloved founder of the <a href="https://massmoca.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art</a> (better known as MASS MoCA) and now serves as president and CEO of <a href="https://hancockshakervillage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hancock Shaker Village</a> (HSV). Thompson speaks on how she believes arts education serves creative institutions, her astounding journey with MASS MoCA, the “volcanic shift” she sees occurring in the museum world, and all the things she loves about the Berkshires. This episode focuses on the creative capacities of complex problem solving, adaption, curiosity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness. Listen in to hear Thompson’s unique journey of developing and managing arts programs that define a region. You can find the transcript for this episode <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWCsyrp0ym-CnMk8PEVPNPi9RY6QRz1I/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative, Berkshire County’s Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Lisa Donovan and Leslie Appleget. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit <a href="http://brainworks.mcla.edu/c4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brainworks.mcla.edu/c4</a>. THIS EPISODE’S VOICES: Jennifer Trainer Thompson is the director and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village and a founder and ex-creative director at MASS MoCA. Hired at MoCA in 1988, only 2 years after the institution’s inception, Thompson is regarded as one of the most influential people in the museum’s history and is credited as director of the museum’s 2019 documentary Museum Town. Thompson is native to Southeastern, MA, and studied English literature at Tufts University in Medford. Alex King is a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA. King is a major in arts management. Kyle Gwilt is a senior at BART Charter in Adams, MA.

2. Jennifer Trainer Thompson - Hancock Shaker Village

Pittsfield, Mass.—The Board of Trustees of Hancock Shaker Village announced Wednesday, September 14 the appointment of Jennifer Trainer Thompson as president and chief executive officer. Ms. Thompson will assume her new role at the end of the year from her current post as senior vice president of partnerships and external affairs at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA). Ms. Thompson has over 28 years of experience in arts administration and culture in the Berkshires. One of a small team that developed MASS MoCA beginning in 1988, she has been integral to the evolution of the museum, having organized and developed several departments, including development, membership, public relations, and most recently partnerships and external affairs.… The post Will Call #50: Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Jennifer Trainer Thompson New President and CEO appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Pittsfield, Mass.—The Board of Trustees of Hancock Shaker Village announced Wednesday, September 14 the appointment of Jennifer Trainer Thompson as president and chief executive officer. Ms. Thompson will assume her new role at the end of the year from her current post as senior vice president of partnerships and external affairs at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA). Ms. Thompson has over 28 years of experience in arts administration and culture in the Berkshires. One of a small team that developed <a href="http://massmoca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MASS MoCA</a> beginning in 1988, she has been integral to the evolution of the museum, having organized and developed several departments, including development, membership, public relations, and most recently partnerships and external affairs.… The post <a href="https://www.greylockglass.com/2016/09/15/hancock-shaker-village-appoints-jennifer-trainer-thompson-new-president-ceo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Call #50: Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Jennifer Trainer Thompson New President and CEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greylockglass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Greylock Glass</a>.

Will Call #50: Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Jennifer Trainer Thompson New President and CEO

Whether you grew up on the shore or spent your life as a land lubber, Fresh Fish — A Fearless Guide to Grilling, Shucking, Searing, Poaching and Roasting Seafood will have you catching the scent of the beach on the wind.  We talk with author Jennifer Trainer Thompson about her latest work, and why it’s so much more that a recipe collection. I was instantly transported to the coast by the descriptions, stories, memories, and breathtaking photos by Joe Keller.… The post Plenty # 5 — Sharing an Ocean Breeze with “Fresh Fish” author Jennifer Trainer Thompson appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Whether you grew up on the shore or spent your life as a land lubber, Fresh Fish — A Fearless Guide to Grilling, Shucking, Searing, Poaching and Roasting Seafood will have you catching the scent of the beach on the wind. We talk with author <a href="http://jumpupandkiss.me" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Trainer Thompson</a> about her latest work, and why it’s so much more that a recipe collection. I was instantly transported to the coast by the descriptions, stories, memories, and breathtaking photos by <a href="http://www.kellerkeller.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Keller</a>.… The post <a href="https://www.greylockglass.com/2016/03/31/plenty-5-sharing-ocean-breeze-fresh-fish-author-jennifer-trainer-thompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plenty # 5 — Sharing an Ocean Breeze with “Fresh Fish” author Jennifer Trainer Thompson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greylockglass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Greylock Glass</a>.

Plenty # 5 — Sharing an Ocean Breeze with “Fresh Fish” author Jennifer Trainer Thompson