Exhibitsmith

Exhibitsmith

Let’s rethink the way we ”save our stuff.” Lindsey Smith, Exhibitsmith, helps people interpret, preserve, and better understand the objects that make up our world. If you have a lot of stuff, this might feel overwhelming. But believe it or not, Lindsey truly believes that artifact and heirloom preservation can be both easy and fun. She invites you to sit back, relax, and listen to her professional thoughts, personal musings, and the ridiculous stories that she’s encountered while on – and off – the job. Hopefully it’ll all help you feel a little better about how to deal with your own stuff.

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December 2, 2024 12 mins

As we look ahead to the new year, which will, no doubt, be filled to the brim with tabloid images and talking heads, this episode encourages you take a moment to think about life before photos changed the world, and how (for better and worse) it has changed our lives. Photography has meant very different things to us collectively since its debut in 1839. This episode explores the different ways photography has shaped our society ov...

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Fall is in full force and kids are busy making masterpieces at school and home. So what do you do with it all? 🍁 October is American Archives Month and to celebrate, this episode focuses on you, the unofficial family archivist. That's right! It's up to you to decide whether to organize, curate, or toss the stuff that walks through the door. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Give this episode a listen and I'll help you sort things out. ...

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Here’s the scenario: you’ve been invited to donate a garment that represents you to your local museum. You’ve been given carte blanche to select something that is personal and important to you, and that reflects your daily life.

What would you choose?

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August 5, 2024 10 mins

History is in the eye of the beholder. What might feel old to one person, seems like yesterday to another. This episode encourages us to think about this, as I share a real-life story of how museum staff and volunteers spanning three generations approached a collection of "old papers" - and how I managed it all.

 

 

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July 1, 2024 11 mins

Sometimes the objects that are important to you aren't the prettiest. Sometimes they're best left in a box, but that doesn't mean they're unimportant or forgotten. In this episode, hear the heartwarming story about an unfortunate-looking bank and its sweet history, and learn three important questions to ask yourself about the past, present, and future of your possessions, as you decide what to keep and why.

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June 1, 2024 11 mins

Much ado about scrapbooks. Am I right? Anyone who has an old or aging scrapbook in their life knows what I'm talking about. The tape is brittle, the glue has stained everything. The pages are yellowed, made from acidic paper. If you try to peel off a photo, you’re left with a torn page, and the back of the photos is a mess. Things like newsprint - are a lost cause. They have become one with the album. There is no easy way out. Coul...

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May 1, 2024 17 mins

Wow! It’s May already? That means wedding season is almost upon us. Yay! Or… yikes! To each their own I suppose. 

Anyhow, no matter how you feel about it, wedding dresses often hold a lot of power. They're special symbols of a special day - and are often expensive. But what happens to a wedding dress after the wedding? Well, that's up to you. In this episode I talk about wedding dresses and the many options you have as you decide w...

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April 1, 2024 10 mins
Who knew a tent could be so exciting?!   I certainly didn't. But the fourth graders did.  

Let’s talk about the power of authenticity. Authenticity is real. True. And when it comes to objects, it might just be what turns something ordinary into something extraordinary. On today’s episode, I’ll be sharing a very creative example of how one museum decided to interpret one of their most special artifacts, to great success.

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February 29, 2024 13 mins

Today, I'm sharing a story about a day that changed my perspective on museum behind the scenes tours forever. All it took were some hard-to-please kids, a few old typewriters, and a little unexpected museum magic.

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February 29, 2024 13 mins

You have permission to get rid of things the easy way. If you need a sign from the universe to do it, here it is! I recently purged some old things that were taking up space, but the processed proved to be harder than I had anticipated. Listen to my story to find out how I kept my spring cleaning stress free.

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February 29, 2024 14 mins

Today I’m digging deep into my personal memories to share a story about how an otherwise ordinary object at my grandmother's house became surprisingly important to me at a very young age.  I’m curious whether you’ll be able to relate. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and I invite you to share your stories, too.

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February 17, 2024 2 mins

Welcome to Exhibitsmith, a podcast that rethinks how and why we save our stuff. With a background working with museum collections and archives, Lindsey loves to help people interpret, preserve, and better understand, well, stuff. She believe that artifact and heirloom preservation is both easy and fun, so sit back, relax, and listen to professional thoughts, personal musings, and the exciting - and sometimes ridiculous - stories th...

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