Three brothers each set out to find the rarest of items, knowing that the winner of the challenge will marry a princess, their father’s ward. When his brother wins her hand, Prince Ahmed sets out on an adventure of his own!

Welcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.

Today, we're joined by Michael J. Ewing, an associate curator from the Frist Art Museum, to talk about his work on some of the Frist's newest shows and what goes into making a museum welcoming and engaging to all who enter. Specifically, the exhibitions "David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship" and "Kindred Spirits: Intergenerational Forms of Expression, 1966–1999," both of which are on view until June 1, 2025.

Find more about the Frist, its exhibits, and events at https://fristartmuseum.org/

Join us for The Spark every third Thursday!

Theme song by Joey Frevola

Three brothers take turns trying to kill a witch who takes the shape of a hawk; the first two fail because they fall asleep, but the youngest has a way to stay awake, no matter what. Can you guess what adventures await him?

During this episode, Sarah talks with Bob Henderson — a former Naval Flight Officer, Air National Guard veteran, avid history researcher (especially aviation), and honorary member of Metro Archives.