Tag Archives: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
It’s Always Birds in Art Time . . .
Posted on February 09, 2022
With an annually organized exhibition, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that in one way or another, someone at the Woodson Art Museum is always working on an aspect of Birds in Art. Distribution of the 2022 exhibition prospectus is a priority now, as Elaina’s recent blog and “how-to-submit” video emphasized. It’s a source of pride that the Woodson Art Museum remains committed to Birds in Art; the show will go on.
Best-Laid Plans
Posted on February 02, 2022
Last week, the Woodson Art Museum welcomed 160 fourth- and fifth-grade students for Art Cluster, a Wausau School District program for those who demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness for the visual arts.
Bird Calls for Art
Posted on January 26, 2022
Administrative Manager, Elaina Johann, writes about how the ducks in her neighborhood call from a cozy spot while the Woodson Art Museum is issuing a call, too. The 2022 Birds in Art prospectus is now available on the Museum’s website.
Motivated to Meet in the Middle
Posted on December 29, 2021
Visitors are making out-of-state road-trip to meet in the middle at the Woodson Art Museum for fun with friends and family. As you think about possibilities for creative visits to experience the artwork of Christian Robinson, American Woodblock Prints, and the Museum’s collection exhibitions, what might you do?
Cutting into History
Posted on December 22, 2021
Drawn in first by our visual instincts, what ultimately unfolds before our eyes is a microcosm of the story of American art, a brief history of the twentieth century in America contained on the wooden block. The exhibition’s artworks – at once precise, kinetic, gentle, and bold – capture the prevalent trends of American woodblock makers during a period spanning from 1910 to 1992.
Hand in Hand
Posted on December 15, 2021
Random acts of kindness have the potential to pay unimaginable dividends . . . new friendships, new perspectives, and more.
What might you do this holiday season to make a connection or brighten someone’s day?
Where Books Are Found
Posted on December 08, 2021
For months, Christian Robinson’s illustrated children’s books have circulated among the Woodson Art Museum staff. We’ve marveled over how the mark making and cut-out simple shapes come together with artistry to tell stories that value different perspectives.
Cherishing the Small Moments
Posted on November 17, 2021
Even though my new position and relocation to the area has kept me quite busy, I'm still taking time to appreciate those moments that bring smiles to our team around the Museum and classroom.
Baby Girl Gets a Name
Posted on November 03, 2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about children’s books recently.
In the coming months, the Woodson Art Museum will renew its biennial commitment to the art of children’s illustrated literature with an exhibition featuring the exuberant work of Christian Robinson, What Might You Do?, on view December 4, 2021 through February 27, 2022. Recently, my husband and I welcomed a granddaughter, and my children’s book quest took on an added dimension.
Exploring Multiple Ways to See
Posted on October 27, 2021
For wood sculptor Dan “Sully” Sullivan, seeing means perceiving the world via an altered perspective. Sullivan, who as a child was diagnosed with a form of macular degeneration, creates waterfowl sculpture from vintage wood and will be featured in two Woodson Art Museum programs on Saturday, November 6.
