This image shows the front of the Sievers School of Fiber Arts

Happy Birthday to the OG

Posted on December 18, 2024
There’s no playbook for being the leader of an arts organization. A little bit of trial and error, a little bit of good luck, and a little bit of soaking in as much information as you can from other leaders is pretty much the way to go
Pieces of foam assembled into an art gallery with cut out artworks and people standees.

Myth, Folly, and Vinyl: A Hands-On Journey into Curation

Posted on December 11, 2024
Discover how members got an exclusive, hands-on experience in curating during 'The Curator’s Tool Belt' event, where they explored themes of narrative, design, and layout by creating mini-exhibitions for the upcoming 'Myth and Folly' exhibition.

Searching for Buried Treasure and Good Times!

Posted on December 04, 2024
I assumed a trip to a pirate museum with my nephew would be a normal visit to a children’s museum, so I was excited to watch my Jake the pirate fanatic nephew’s reaction to all the swash buckling and sword fighting fun a toddler could handle. Little did I know, I would be the one having to be dragged out kicking and screaming because I didn’t want to leave.
The first snowfall at the Woodson Art Museum from the window of Emily Wesenick's office.

A Season for Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2024
As I stare out my office window and watch the first snowfall of the season land softly on Museum grounds, I am reminded how much I have to be thankful for.
four notecards, one with two yellow birds sitting in a tree with yellow flowers, one is two puffy birds sitting in snow, the next is an owl on a snowy branch, and the last is two otters with sea weed

Mail Them Art

Posted on November 20, 2024
Many loyal visitors and avid Birds in Art enthusiasts faithfully purchase each catalogue at our Visitor Services desk or online. For the past few years, visitors have purchased another item alongside their catalogue . . . the Woodson Art Museum's notecards with reproductions of permanent collection artworks.

A Conference Here, A Conference There

Posted on November 13, 2024
While I’m still wrapping my head around the flurry of resources gained from recent conference experiences, I am eager to share fresh perspectives with Woodson Art Museum audiences and continue creating valuable art experiences for all.
Screenshots of virtual meetings done by the Woodson team and their website design team.

Time for an Upgrade

Posted on November 06, 2024
The Woodson Art Museum’s mission is to “enhance lives through art.” My role as the marketing and communication manager is to ensure that all our resources and communication channels are accessible and efficient for everyone.
This image shows artist Spencer Tinkham carving a block of wood in front of four men watching him

Do Owls Haunt Richard Burke’s Dreams? Which World Explorer Inspired “Creative Explorers”? Does Spencer Tinkham Own a Necktie?

Posted on October 30, 2024
I can’t tell you how many hours of my teenage life were spent watching “Pop-Up Video.”
A dog, cat, and owl on a wood floor. The dog and cat are looking at a hole in the floor.

An Art Detective’s Toolkit

Posted on October 23, 2024
Art history is full of surprises, especially when you're armed with an infrared cameras! Recently, we uncovered hidden details beneath the surface of a 19th-century painting at the Museum.
Art making at the T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Art for Anyone, Anywhere

Posted on October 16, 2024
One of the benefits of being part of the Museum's education team is sharing the magic of art with everyone—no matter their age of background. While the Museum is always free to visit, life can get busy, and not everyone can make the trip. Sometimes we have to take art on the road!