Baby Girl Gets a Name
Posted on November 03, 2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about children’s books recently.
In the coming months, the Woodson Art Museum will renew its biennial commitment to the art of children’s illustrated literature with an exhibition featuring the exuberant work of Christian Robinson, What Might You Do?, on view December 4, 2021 through February 27, 2022. Recently, my husband and I welcomed a granddaughter, and my children’s book quest took on an added dimension.
Exploring Multiple Ways to See
Posted on October 27, 2021
For wood sculptor Dan “Sully” Sullivan, seeing means perceiving the world via an altered perspective. Sullivan, who as a child was diagnosed with a form of macular degeneration, creates waterfowl sculpture from vintage wood and will be featured in two Woodson Art Museum programs on Saturday, November 6.
A Museum Mail House Project
Posted on October 20, 2021
After the September Birds in Art opening each year, the Woodson Art Museum takes on the role of a mail house prepping packages for delivery.
Feeling the Classroom Energy
Posted on October 13, 2021
The process of hands-on learning and art making with an artist like Tom Hill is an experience that leaves a huge impact on the minds of young creators.
“Hey, we’re walking here!”
Posted on October 06, 2021
Two days ago, Museum director Kathy Foley and I returned from New York City. I had never been to New York before. Kathy has been going there all her life.
An Invitation to Create
Posted on September 22, 2021
Next week, sculptor Tom Hill returns to the Woodson Art Museum for a multi-week residency, and he’d like to work with you! Tom invites visitors and community members to create wire birds, which will comprise a large flock, reflecting the impact of creative collaboration.
A Cookie a Day
Posted on September 15, 2021
My blog posts have often focused on my baking habit, or as I refer to it: stress baking. Taking a variety of ingredients and mixing them into cookies, bars, bread, whatever, has been a source of comfort my entire life.
Bird Power
Posted on September 08, 2021
My thoughts these days focus on positives, despite the pandemic’s continued unknowns. At the top of my list is the power of birds.
Just hours away from the start of previews of the 2021 Birds in Art exhibition, I can’t help but marvel at not only the Woodson Art Museum’s fortitude, but also the exhibition’s endurance . . . forty-six years strong.
A Whirlwind Link Voyage
Posted on September 01, 2021
Take a link-clicking trip to experience just a fraction of discoveries made during the 2021 Birds in Art catalogue production process.
Seize This Season
Posted on September 29, 2021