Treasuring Memories
Posted on January 08, 2014
Holidays often are difficult for anyone who’s experienced the death of a loved one. Sometimes people find holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays can cause a resurgence of grief or feelings of loss. These are the reasons the Treasuring Memories program was developed in 2008 in collaboration with Aspirus Comfort Care and... Read More
A Year in Review
Posted on December 31, 2013
In my role scheduling upcoming exhibitions at the Woodson Art Museum, I’m always looking ahead. It’s fun to look back, too, because 2013 was such a good year for the Museum. We had a terrific and varied lineup of exhibitions enlivened by dynamic artist residencies. Museum renovations brought improvements to... Read More
Wanted: Two Left Shoes
Posted on December 24, 2013
By Kathy Kelsey Foley, director Like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, when you combine a holiday potluck lunch, white-elephant gift exchange, and the Woodson Art Museum staff, you don’t know what you’ll get! Our fun-loving and creative team came together over the noon hour on Monday, December 16, to celebrate... Read More
Finding Spaces for Growing Up
Posted on December 18, 2013
Elementary and middle-school years are tough – filled with identity confusion, hormones, and self-doubt. What are our skills? Interests? Priorities? These questions may take a lifetime to answer, but I found myself addressing them, at a young age, at museums. Anyone who works with or knows me is well aware... Read More
The Final Edit
Posted on December 11, 2013
Woodson Art Museum Director Kathy Foley is an outstanding writer. With great command of the English language and years of experience writing just about every document imaginable in the non-profit, corporate, and museum world, she knows how to write effectively for any audience. She’s the only person I know whose... Read More
Tidbits from the Dream-Catcher File
Posted on December 04, 2013
I have a “dream-catcher” journal on my bedside table to capture those fleeting thoughts that bubble up from the sleepy, subconscious realm and would otherwise be gone without a trace. I ask Woodson Art Museum greeters to jot down visitors’ comments and anecdotes for a purpose much like that dream-catcher... Read More
Make a Gift a Mother Is Sure to Love
Posted on November 27, 2013
Recently, during the opening of Huchthausen: A Glass Retrospective at the Woodson Art Museum, artist David Huchthausen gave a talk about how he “stumbled upon” and began exploring the glass art form during his first college days in Wausau. He attributed his discovery to his mother, because she encouraged him... Read More
Jewelry Artist Turned Curator Admires Exhibition
Posted on November 20, 2013
Years ago, as a student at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, I developed an appreciation for lapidary – cutting and polishing stones. After working with stones in the art metals department, I decided to take a few jewelry classes so that I could mount the stones in silver.... Read More
Serendipity, Again
Posted on November 13, 2013
By Kathy Kelsey Foley, director Visiting glass artist David Huchthausen’s loft was among the highlights of last April’s Museum members trip to Seattle. David describes himself as the consummate accumulator . . . and for those of us who had the privilege of taking in the almost overwhelming density of... Read More
Volunteerism and Cultural Engagement
Posted on November 06, 2013
Ask any Woodson Art Museum staff member and they will sing the praises of volunteers – their dedication, knowledge, and kindness make them ideal ambassadors for the Museum in our community. Greeters, gardeners, docents, and SPARK! friends engage visitors, beautify grounds, brighten our entrance, and support the Museum’s mission to... Read More
