Bill Brown: Art and Science Merge at NCMA
Aired on June 28, 2026
• Art Museum Conservation, Science, Old Masters
C’mon up On The Porch and meet our guest: BILL BROWN joined the North Carolina Museum of Art as a Conservation Intern in 1988. Thirty-two years later he retired from the Art Museum as Chief Conservator. He received his M.A. and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Conservation from State University College at Buffalo, NY in 1989. At the Museum, he established the Art + Science Initiative, a collaborative program with Duke University math and science departments. Bill has a passion for Italian Old Master Paintings of the 14th to 18th century. He works part-time as a conservator in private practice and provides conservation support for the Museum and Gallery collection of old master paintings at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. He enjoys retirement with his wife and young adult son. Listen when Bill Brown visits Randolph S. Voller “On The Porch” on WCHL and Chapelboro.com
“On The Porch” is hosted by Randolph ”Randy” Voller. He is also the publisher of Chatham County Line. Randy welcomes guests to the show who are from the communities of art, academia, business, and politics for friendly and informative conversations. “On The Porch” airs every Sunday at 6 and 11am, then 6 and 9pm on WCHL-FM 97.9. The show also streams on ChapelBoro.com. Current and previous shows of “On The Porch” are posted as podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
To be a guest on the show or send us a comment, email: ontheporch@wchl.com
