Category Archives: Blog
Medieval to Metal, Concluding on A High Note
Posted on May 20, 2015
As Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar wraps up this month, I look back and am amazed by the response. I had a feeling a guitar exhibition would resonate with Woodson Art Museum visitors. Even so, I was pleasantly surprised by the extent of the enthusiastic response.
Birds in Art Jury: Museum Director Weighs In
Posted on May 13, 2015
I take my hat off to the 2015 Birds in Art jury and to the 607 artists who submitted work for consideration.
The exhibition, now in its fortieth year, is predicated on both: keen-eyed jurors and talented artists.
“Matt on a Hot Steel Roof”
Posted on May 06, 2015
Last spring, the roof looked healthy and vibrant and we expected the original clay tiles to experience many more happy returns. When the Woodson’s design-build partner, The Samuels Group, replaced the windows in the original structure, they noticed portions of the roof needing immediate attention. We saw it, too. The news was sudden, but wasn’t shocking.
Guitar Exhibition Generates Good Vibes
Posted on April 29, 2015
The buzz about the guitar exhibition at the Woodson Art Museum is reverberating statewide and beyond, prompting road trips and repeat visits. Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar, complemented by an array of programs and performances, remains on view through May 31. Are you curious about visitors’ impressions and what to expect?
Choosing Favorites
Posted on April 22, 2015
All but the final touches are complete for a new exhibition in the Woodson Art Museum south galleries. The process began well over a year ago during an Art 101 program.
The Many Faces of Jayna
Posted on April 15, 2015
Woodson Art Museum program participants and blog readers know the many faces – and undertakings – of educator Jayna Hintz. From Art Babies to Art Park’s learning-infused play and from hands-on art making to SPARK! shared stories, Jayna’s fine hand and commitment to object-based learning and engagement have been experienced by visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Sandstorm Falcons
Posted on April 08, 2015
My wife and I recently returned from Abu Dhabi where we visited our son, Justin, and his wife, Sarah, who have been working on the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi project for a few years. It was our third visit to the area and every time we go, I like to... Read More
New Audiences & Fresh Perspectives
Posted on March 25, 2015
With each new exhibition or project the Woodson Art Museum embraces, we have the opportunity to engage new audiences in our community. For the current Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Woodson’s community has expanded considerably thanks to local and regional support from partners, sponsors, and grant dollars that allow for increased marketing efforts.
Guitars Hit High Notes
Posted on March 18, 2015
After years of piano, trombone, and even tuba lessons, what’s my oldest son’s instrument of choice? The guitar, for which we never purchased a lesson. That would’ve ruined it. We’re asking Woodson Art Museum visitors to share their guitar stories throughout Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar, on view through May 31. On a comment wall adjacent to a stage in the Museum’s Sound Lab, visitors are invited to “Note Your Guitar Experiences.”
Unbridled Talent
Posted on March 11, 2015
Two new crayon drawings are hanging on my refrigerator. My darling next-door-neighbor boys, Taylen and Easton, recently brought them over to cheer me up. “Grandma Jane” is thrilled with each new masterpiece added to the collection. At ages 3 and 4, they aren’t hampered by coloring within the lines or using proper colors for the images; they are thrilled with the simple joy of creating. I’m honored to display them. That, too, is true of the artworks in the 38th annual
