Category Archives: Blog
Cleveland Rocks
Posted on October 13, 2010
Last week’s journey to Cleveland for the Association of Midwest Museums annual meeting was inspiring, thought provoking, and exhausting. The conference brought together museum professionals from eight Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Events included visits to local museums (my favorite: “Rock Hall”), sessions on... Read More
The Magic Is in the Name
Posted on October 06, 2010
Twenty years ago, random word associations during a Woodson Art Museum staff meeting led to our creation of OctoBIRDfest. This annual bird-related family festival took place Saturday, October 2, to chirps and tweets of delight among fledglings, older siblings, parents, grandparents, and extended family members and friends. OctoBIRDfest 2010 was... Read More
T.A.C. – Teen Art Council
Posted on September 29, 2010
Recently the Woodson Art Museum formed a Teen Art Council that quickly was named T.A.C. by the council members. Last year while planning programs for those that are 13-19, I wondered if anyone would attend. I decided to go to the source and ask teens to help with the planning.To... Read More
Off to the Wickets
Posted on September 22, 2010
In previous blogs my colleagues discussed preparations for the opening of this year’s Birds in Art exhibition. I thought it important to examine one of the more serious associated events. It involves artists and the highly competitive sport of croquet.The tradition of Birds in Art artists playing croquet began innocently... Read More
Birds in Art Whirlwind Weekend – What a Party!
Posted on September 15, 2010
I’m coming up for air after a breathtaking Birds in Art opening weekend, my first as a Woodson Art Museum staff member. Hired in late June, I jumped into the midst of Birds in Art preparation – a whirlwind of year-round work that whips into a frenzy during the two... Read More
The Quiet Before the Storm
Posted on September 08, 2010
Pardon the idiom – but I’d be lying if I said otherwise. As you can imagine, this week is a standout among the other 51 at the Woodson Art Museum. We’re all buzzing with energy as we busily complete the tasks needed to ensure the upcoming weekend is another success... Read More
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
