Cheers!
Posted on December 16, 2015
Woodson Art Museum staff gathered on Monday for a holiday luncheon that included good food, tasty treats, lively conversation, lots of laughter, and a challenging memory game. We even had a large tray of curator of collections Jane Weinke’s homemade cookies that have earned her well-deserved fame.
Museum Elves Make Magic
Posted on December 09, 2015
Perhaps it’s the holiday season that has me thinking about elves. Although at the Woodson Art Museum, elves really are busy year round.
The elf vision that pops into my mind now – along with sugar plum fairies – is the magic-making variety. I’m specifically thinking this time of year about the Museum’s volunteer docents, who are responsible for magic-making experiences for visiting groups of all ages.
‘Tis the Season of Full Calendars
Posted on December 02, 2015
by Catie Anderson, curator of education
December is that special time of the year when school events, family gatherings, meal planning, travel, and dozens of other non-holiday projects on the to-do list start to drive most of us up the wall. While staff at the Woodson Art Museum aren’t anxiously scaling the walls yet, we do have quite a bit on our plates these days and even more exciting projects on the horizon.
Taking Manhattan by Foot
Posted on November 25, 2015
Recently I spent eight amazing days in New York City. The Woodson Art Museum’s director Kathy Foley and I immersed ourselves in the art, culture, food, aromas, and sounds of the Big Apple during the annual American Art Week. A truly sensational experience.
Ducks in a Row
Posted on November 11, 2015
I have my share of vices; procrastination isn’t one of them. I’m a planner and an organizer. I like all my ducks in a row . . . literally.
Appreciating Backyard Gems
Posted on November 04, 2015
Birders know better than most the fleeting nature of outdoor birdwatching opportunities. An after-hours Woodson Art Museum tour this week introduced local birders to year-round in-gallery birdwatching opportunities.
Hello . . . Dolley Madison
Posted on October 28, 2015
A recent visit to James Madison's Montpelier gave me an expanded appreciation for Dolley Madison, the wife of the fourth president of the United States.
Sharing the Mic
Posted on October 21, 2015
Woodson Art Museum staff members spend a lot of time telling the Museum’s “story.” The story may change depending on who’s telling it, what project or message is the focus, and, of course, who the audience comprises.
A New Nest
Posted on October 14, 2015
When I walk through the Woodson Art Museum’s galleries featuring the 40th anniversary of Birds in Art, one piece catches my eye. Memory by Minnesota artist Wendy Brockman depicts a bird’s nest entangled with bittersweet. Something about the piece makes me view it closer and reflect.
Winged Messengers
Posted on November 18, 2015