Tag Archives: birds in art
From Line Drives to Line Drawings?
Posted on April 17, 2019
Although I took in a fun afternoon of baseball with friends, I missed my chance to watch someone who is the best at what they do.
From the Artist’s Hand to Yours
Posted on February 20, 2019
I became convinced of the Museum’s need for a dedicated tactile art installation in May 2017, when former curator of exhibitions Andy McGivern and I attended a National Federation for the Blind Tactile Art and Tactile Graphics Symposium in Boulder, Colorado. I’m excited and proud to say that less than two years later, the Woodson Art Museum’s inaugural tactile art exhibition, In Touch with Art: Tactile Sculpture, opens to the public on Saturday, March 2.
Worth Remembering
Posted on November 28, 2018
Learn more about artist Jane Kim's RGB(ird) painting and why indigo buntings aren't really blue.
Harry Potter & Creatures That Go Bump in the Night
Posted on October 31, 2018
Having my turn to blog fall on Halloween is a real treat!
What’s better than spending Halloween evening handing out candy to neighborhood kids all dressed up in festive costumes? Tonight, my wife and I will experience our first Halloween with our grandsons who moved back to Wisconsin last spring.
The Power of Art Museum Visits
Posted on October 17, 2018
Kris Parins' early October artist residency exemplified the ways in which art museum visits engage and inspire students. A recent national study on the impact a single art museum visit has on students demonstrates the power and potential of in-gallery art experiences.
Momentous Moments
Posted on September 26, 2018
A guaranteed way to increase my blood pressure and heart rate is to ask me to take a moment to be in the moment. Be mindful. Clear the mind of clutter and focus on sensory stimuli. Concentrate on breath.
Fall Migration Musings
Posted on September 19, 2018
Fall tends to be a bittersweet time for birdwatchers. Sadly, many summer avian visitors are moving out of the area, heading south for the winter. Yet, on the bright side, autumn does feature new Woodson Art Museum avian-themed exhibitions.
It’s a Family Affair
Posted on September 12, 2018
“Family” is a Birds in Art opening weekend touchstone.
This observation is more accurately a statement of fact.
From the seventy artists who traveled from around the world, to opening-day visitors, many of whom traveled equally great distances, the spirit that envelopes both returning and first-time artists, guests, and visitors is akin to a family reunion.
Artists Echo in My Office
Posted on September 05, 2018
Woodson Art Museum staff members are working tirelessly preparing for the Birds in Art opening weekend – from gallery and Art Park installations to program preparations and event logistics – our to-do lists are long, but thankfully, our energy levels are high. One of my favorite exhibition preparations is editing videos for the Museum’s audio tour app.
Returning to Places that Resonate
Posted on October 10, 2018