Wearing Many Hats
Posted on June 29, 2011
This week I take off the hat of curator and replace it with that of catalogue production assistant as I join the Woodson team responsible for the Birds in Art catalogue. My responsibility is the review of color proofs. This is a crucial step during which we try to synchronize... Read More
Like a Family
Posted on June 22, 2011
If you are a faithful reader of this blog, you have noticed that curator of education Erin Narloch is leaving the Woodson Art Museum and moving south of the Mason-Dixon Line with her husband and young son. It’s a transition for the Museum, considering all Erin did at the Woodson.... Read More
The Joy of Unknowns
Posted on June 15, 2011
In my work world, no two days are ever alike. That’s mostly a good thing. I never know what surprise or opportunity the next phone call might bring. If I can be flexible and open, the unknown can be filled with promise. Tom Howatt and Kathy Foley Such was the... Read More
BAM!
Posted on June 08, 2011
I look at my life as a journey, not always smooth and uneventful but full of exciting experiences. This journey is filled with many wonderful people, each bringing special meaning to my life. One such person is Erin Narloch, a colleague and friend. During the past five years we... Read More
Stacking Paper with a Purpose
Posted on June 02, 2011
Last week, Amy Beck blogged about artist-in-residence Steven Siegel’s monumental paper sculpture underway in the Museum’s sculpture garden. I was fortunate to work with dozens of volunteers and Museum staff as we assisted Steven in the construction of his 30-foot-long sculpture, now complete. Artist Steven Siegel and his Woodson... Read More
Repurposed Paper Message Morphs
Posted on May 24, 2011
Those who witness or volunteer to work on a sculpture rising from the earth amid the Woodson Art Museum sculpture garden likely will walk away from the experience with widely varying interpretations of the significance of the piece. And that’s entirely what sculptor-in-residence Steven Siegel expects. Siegel is leading a... Read More
Museum Roots Run Deep
Posted on May 18, 2011
I vividly remember accepting the position at the Woodson Art Museum. It was in July 2005, following my second interview; Kathy offered me the curator of education position and I enthusiastically accepted. I made it to the bottom of Franklin Street, before pulling over to call my mom, grandma, and... Read More
Spring, Oh Spring, Where Are You?
Posted on May 11, 2011
I desperately want to proclaim that spring has arrived in Wausau but distinctly remember the 1970 Chiffon margarine ad “It’s not nice to fool (with) Mother Nature.” For now I’m content the weeklong local forecast does not once mention the “s” word. Cross your fingers that we’re rid of the... Read More
Unexpected Surprises
Posted on May 04, 2011
After months of planning and doubling back to check and re-check each and every detail, the Woodson Art Museum Members’ Philadelphia and Brandywine Valley trip took place in mid-April. Happily, the trip went off without a hitch . . . although I likely should let participants attest to that assessment.... Read More
Tea Party Appearance Marks One of Many Teen Mad Happenings
Posted on April 27, 2011
The Hatter and March Hare presided at a table set for tea last Thursday at the Woodson Art Museum. The table was a large one; it seated 27 guests, including the Hatter, March Hare, and Alice. Alice looked around the table to see the fanciful, inventive hats created by the... Read More
