Gertrude Stein Questionnaire: George Ciscle

Bio: George Ciscle has mounted exhibitions, created community arts programs, and taught courses in the fine arts and humanities for over 40 years. As Curator-in-Residence at MICA, he created the Exhibition Development Seminar, a course designed to provide artists with the opportunity to learn all aspects of the process of producing an exhibition and recently introduced an undergraduate Concentration in Curatorial Studies. He is currently directing the new MFA in Curatorial Practice, which started in Fall 2011.

Ciscle was previously the founder and director of The Contemporary Museum, which focused its exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach on connecting the artist’s work with people’s everyday lives. Ciscle received a B.A. in English from Loyola University and an M.Ed in Human Development and Learning from the University of North Carolina.

Name: George Ciscle
Age: Post Social Security
Occupation: Curator/Educator
Baltimore Neighborhood: Canterbury-Tuscany

Obsessive Collections: On purpose- Italian travel, art, and food books and by accident- Names tags from meetings, events and conferences

Currently Reading: Making History/ Making Art/ MICA by Doug Frost

Coolest Place You’ve Ever Lived: Baltimore

Hobbies or Leisure Activities: Cooking

Favorite Food to Eat at Home: Fusilli pasta with roasted butternut squash, pancetta, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese

Favorite Food to Eat Out: Steamed crabs year-round at Obrycki’s Crab House with my son Christian when he visits from San Francisco, where he works as a chef.

Political Leanings: Hope for the best, plan for the worst

Favorite Baltimore spot to hang out: Station North Arts Cafe. The friendly staff, warm atmosphere and home cooking always make me feel welcome and comfortable . It attracts artists and residents from the neighborhood who aways provide stimulating conversation.

Pets: None

Favorite Person in the World: Alive: Richard Cleaver (husband, artist, and caregiver) and Dead: Pablo Casals (cellist, composer, and peacemaker)

Movie that Sums Up the Current State of Your Life: “Beginners”

Favorite Place to Travel: Japan

Mantra or Favorite Quote: “He dances with possibility”

*originally posted Nov. 2, 2011 at UrbaniteBaltimore.

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