Paul Glenshaw
Artist. Guide. Writer. Filmmaker.
photo by Anne Kelley Studio
There’s one name for all the different things I do: storyteller.
Whatever the subject, whatever the medium, and whomever the audience, I tell stories to bring people together.
Whether it’s a tour, a drawing, a magazine article, a documentary, or a workshop, my joy is helping others see how we connect with each other from the past to the present across cultures, disciplines and time.
Do you have a story you want to tell? Or hear? Let me know!
What I Do
I give private tours for groups, schools, and also through the Smithsonian Associates and Smithsonian Journeys. Art, history, and aviation come alive as we explore extraordinary and fascinating places together.
Drawing has been a lifelong discipline, whether working in the studio, practicing in the museums after great masters, or teaching students of all ages. Drawing is my foundation and the basis for all my creative pursuits.
Making documentaries is a thrill—working with an incredibly skilled team to discover and share fascinating, all true stories and characters. My documentaries are streaming on pbs.org.
They sold airplanes in department stores? The French Open tennis stadium is named after a fighter pilot? There actually is such a thing as a human-powered helicopter? Shakespeare and sculpture? Yes - and so many other stories!
Contact Me
Want to go on a tour?
Got a story you’d like help telling?
Want to learn to draw?
Have me present to your group?
Send me a note and I’ll get right back to you!