Make a Father’s Day Memory at the Woodson Art Museum
Posted on June 13, 2012
What do you remember about seeing NASA countdowns to liftoff, moon landings, and splashdowns? Since my dad’s birthday last weekend, I’ve been thinking I’d like to ask him. But this Sunday will be the first Father’s Day without him; a year ago, I think we all took for granted that... Read More
A Curator’s Delight
Posted on June 06, 2012
I love being a curator. After thirty-three years, each day is still a surprise, the challenges a thrill (if not daunting), and the rewards unending. Take yesterday as one of my “typical” days. Awaiting me was a recently delivered package that contained a beautiful pencil sketch, a gift for the... Read More
Hiccup Rx: Spoonful of Sugar or Hold Breath?
Posted on May 30, 2012
During the course of a major construction project a few hiccups can be inevitable. In fact, some construction projects are beset by hiccups, as was the Looney Tunes stork, who hiccupped throughout his delivery of new arrivals. Luckily for the Woodson Art Museum, the weather has been cooperative, the Samuels... Read More
Exploring New Frontiers in Technology
Posted on May 23, 2012
Adopting a new technology can be both daunting and exciting. Recently Woodson Art Museum staff decided to switch from offering audio tours on simple MP3 players to the more flexible iPod Touch devices. The Museum’s current audio tours, which have been offered for a few years, require visitors to follow... Read More
Birds of a Feather
Posted on May 16, 2012
May is high anxiety time at the Woodson Art Museum. This is true not only for staff, but also for the close to 600 artists who submit artwork for consideration for the Museum’s Birds in Art exhibition. Like college acceptance letters of years past, the Museum formerly notified artists via... Read More
Rites of Passage
Posted on May 09, 2012
There are a few unofficial “rites of passage” for a young museum professional. My unofficial list includes: · A quirky white elephant gift exchange at a staff holiday party (check!) · Road trips with colleagues (check, check, and check!) · Smoothly distributing your business card at events and networking (I’m... Read More
7th Congressional District Art Competition
Posted on May 02, 2012
As part of the 2012 Art Competition Advisory Council, I had the honor Monday of judging the 7th Congressional District Art Competition at Congressman Sean Duffy’s Wausau office. My fellow jurors included: Betsy Tannenbaum, New Visions Gallery; Deborah Janz, LuCille Tack Center for the Arts; Patricia Lenz, Superior Council for... Read More
Museum Is Honored to Honor Veterans’ Spouses
Posted on April 25, 2012
A friend calls tears “liquid love.” I certainly found myself welling up several times Monday during the second Honor Flight luncheon the Woodson Art Museum has hosted for the spouses of veterans traveling and touring war memorials in Washington DC. What an emotion-saturated day it must be for these couples.... Read More
Accessibility at the Woodson Art Museum
Posted on April 18, 2012
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired want the same things from art museum visits as other visitors. They want places to interact socially, learn about art history, and meet artists and learn about processes. They also want to enjoy their surroundings. This was the message gleaned from five guests,... Read More
Shop on Line; Help the Museum’s Bottom Line
Posted on April 11, 2012
By Mary BorowskiBusiness Manager, Mary Borowski here, offering my first guest-blog post. As you might expect, I have a finance-related tip. With Mother’s Day, graduation, and Father’s Day gift giving on the horizon, I can suggest a great way to shop and help the Woodson Art Museum, too. Online shopping... Read More
