The Countdown Begins
Posted on September 01, 2010
On September 9, in eight days, the first visitors to Birds in Art 2010 will step into the galleries. Deep breath! I have worked at the Woodson for thirty-one years, so preparing for the opening of the exhibition is a labor of love. Don’t misunderstand. Sure, I will be extremely... Read More
The Beauty of Pink
Posted on August 25, 2010
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure made its Wausau debut on Sunday under the auspices of the Komen Central Wisconsin Affiliate. I was proud to be among the 2,200+ runners and walkers for the 5K race that began in front of the Grand Theater on Fourth Street and... Read More
It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s Super Toddler!
Posted on August 18, 2010
The sculpture garden morphed into a superheroes’ lair during the Woodson Art Museum’s August Toddler Tuesday program. More than 165 children ages two to four donned masks, capes, and wrist bands that they made themselves. Superheroes were everywhere you looked, convinced they could fly and leap tall buildings in a... Read More
Feathering the Nest for Birds in Art 2010
Posted on August 12, 2010
August is nearly half over and summer is beginning to wane. “Back to School” sales are ramping up and my wife and I are disappointed to hear fewer backyard birds singing in the morning. Although songbirds migrate early, we are seeing a dramatic increase in bird sightings at the Woodson... Read More
Hard Work and Serendipity Bring Sweet Rewards
Posted on August 04, 2010
During the four short weeks that I’ve worked at the Woodson Art Museum, I marvel daily at the bit of serendipity that brought me here. Each day that I drive up the Franklin Street hill toward the Museum, I’m thankful for the job and for such a stunningly gorgeous place... Read More
Museum Memories Travel Digitally
Posted on July 29, 2010
I’m currently working on a graduate degree in Museum Studies through Johns Hopkins University. How do I attend classes, you might wonder. I connect with content, professors, and classmates, utilizing a wide range of technologies. Our online interface, Sakai, acts as our virtual classroom; Google Wave and Wikis are used... Read More
Curator’s Checklist
Posted on July 21, 2010
In my June 9 blog post I promised to share the subsequent steps to complete the proofing and printing of the Birds in Art catalog. The presses are scheduled to run August 3-4, so I can’t share that information quite yet. Stay tuned. During the last few weeks my days... Read More
Endings and Beginnings
Posted on July 14, 2010
Change doesn’t come easy to most people, and I’m no exception. When thirty-three-year Woodson Art Museum veteran Marcia Theel told me that she would retire in July, I have to admit that I was in denial. Yes, denial. In fact, I initially didn’t open her official retirement letter in the... Read More
We Love Summer Art Campers!
Posted on July 08, 2010
Summer has arrived and so have art camps at the Woodson Art Museum. Seventy-two students will participate in one of five camps at the Museum over the next two weeks.We’re in the midst of week one focused on children ages 5-11. It’s a high-energy week; a treat to work with... Read More
Team Woodson v. Team Soccer
Posted on June 30, 2010
Every four years I’m conflicted between my duties at the Art Museum and my desire to make time to watch the World Cup. This year’s tournament in South Africa was no exception. Team USA drew a good grouping that offered the potential for advancement. With a bit of luck and... Read More
