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
Swan Song
Posted on June 23, 2010
I knew this day would come – and now it’s bearing down on me. I’m retiring on July 2 after 33 years at the Woodson Art Museum! Where have these years gone? My children were 6 and 10 years old in 1977 and they’re now 39 and 43! I was... Read More
I’ve Got the Travel Bug
Posted on June 16, 2010
The last couple weeks have been a blur of airports, buses, trains, subways, museums, conferences, and workshops. These aren’t necessarily the venues that come to mind when you think museum educator; however, my recent activities have been anything but typical. Back in January I responded to a call for proposals... Read More
Behind the Camera
Posted on June 09, 2010
It’s Birds in Art catalogue time. As part of the ambitious production team, I began the first of my responsibilities yesterday. For the most part, artists supply the required high-quality digital images reproduced in the catalogue. As a courtesy to those who don’t have access to a qualified photographer, the... Read More
