Glasstire Podcast Examines Texas Museums Since 2020

In the podcast episode "Art Dirt: The State of Texas Museums," part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary series, editors Brandon Zech and Jessica Fuentes explore the transformation of Texas art museums since 2020. They discuss various issues such as renovations, closures, collaborations, and changes in curatorial practices, highlighting how leadership changes impact institutions differently, particularly smaller museums. Key updates include the El Paso Museum of Art's closure for renovations, set to reopen in February 2026; the indefinite closure of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, which will relocate from the WTAMU campus, with a new Amarillo satellite location opening in 2027; the Dallas Museum of Art's selection of an architecture firm for redesign; and the San Antonio Museum of Art's collaboration with Tate Modern architects. Additionally, the Museum of the Big Bend launched the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building, while the MFAH unveiled its new Kinder Building. The episode also discusses the Amon Carter Museum's multi-year partnership with three Texas museums, a content warning issue regarding its "Cowboy" exhibition, and a police report concerning removed photographs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Listeners can find the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.