New Word Coined
Posted on February 17, 2010
My husband, Larry, coined what we believe is a new word. At least it didn’t come up when we Googled it. Carpie.No, a carpie isn’t related to carp (the fish), carpet, carping (grouching), or carpe diem (seize the day). But it is related to a cowpie. So what is it?... Read More
Wow, What a Week!
Posted on February 10, 2010
Last week was bursting at the seams with activity. Not only was it the week following the Las Artes de Mexico opening, but it was also an Artist in Residence week. This translated into over 880 schoolchildren and adults visiting the Museum during four school days, three evening programs, and... Read More
It’s a Wonderful Life
Posted on February 03, 2010
Is anyone really comfortable with photos of themselves? I don’t mean the beautiful fashion model, airbrushed creations, or even proper portraits, but specifically the impromptu, or even somewhat choreographed, snapshots. During the past thirty years, my photo has been taken many times to promote the Museum and its exhibitions. My... Read More
Keeping Memories Alive
Posted on January 27, 2010
In Search of Norman Rockwell’s America closed this past Sunday and the overwhelmingly positive response to the exhibition reminded me once again of the powerful ability of artworks to trigger memories. The stories that visitors shared with staff in conversation and through notes posted to the comment board reinforced the... Read More
Where No Curator Has Gone Before
Posted on January 20, 2010
Community outreach is part of what I do as a museum educator. Saturday, January 9th, I was at EVERCON!* If you have done outreach, you understand the need for a portable dolly, something that can haul multiple plastic bins. Bins filled with the hands-on activity for the day. My bins... Read More
Visiting Grandpa in the Gallery
Posted on January 13, 2010
In Search of Norman Rockwell’s America continues to attract large crowds. On Saturday, January 2, more than 400 visitors enjoyed the exhibition during a five-hour period. You never know who might visit the Museum. One day last month I was told that a woman and her family were in the... Read More
The Way Things Work
Posted on January 06, 2010
We put together five exhibition events calendars each year, and in a sick sort of way, I find the process rejuvenating and exhilarating. The process doesn’t vary much from calendar to calendar, but getting to work and play with the themes, artworks, and mediums that each exhibition holds out injects... Read More
Half a Decade (Well Almost)
Posted on December 30, 2009
In a couple days we’ll welcome the New Year, closing the chapter on the 00s. Time to reflect, be thankful, and make resolutions for the upcoming year. 2010 marks my fifth year at the Woodson Art Museum (actually I started in August of 2005 – but for the sake of... Read More
Cookie Time
Posted on December 22, 2009
It’s the time of year when I become a slave to tradition. The Wagner family had many Christmas rituals: cutting a Christmas tree, sledding at Thom Field, visiting relatives near and far, and the dreaded Christmas baking. If ever there was a time when my sister, brother, and I could... Read More
Versatility
Posted on December 16, 2009
We like to keep Woodson Art Museum visitors on their toes. What do I mean by this statement? When you visit an art museum, you generally know what to expect . . . artworks on gallery walls. And you’ll certainly find that when you visit the Woodson. You’ll also find... Read More
