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The Right Treat

Posted on August 05, 2015

Today is my turn to host the Woodson Art Museum’s bi-weekly staff meeting. With hosting comes great responsibility . . .

My focus, as curator of collections, is on those artworks comprising the permanent collection. I’m challenged to combine varied works into themed exhibitions. With thoughtful goals and discerning standards, our collection sets the standard for avian-and nature-themed art. The exhibition installations that will begin in early August will substantiate this claim.

Hats off to Colleagues

Posted on March 04, 2015

My Woodson Art Museum colleagues and I wear many hats each day. Wearing stacks of hats isn’t necessarily a bad thing; after all, our days and lives are full and encompass many different aspects. As busy professionals, we rise early and stay up late to get things done.

Guitar Heroes

Posted on February 11, 2015

The Woodson Art Museum team has been gearing up for Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar for months. Beginning in July, Museum staff worked with an impressive team of community partners whose insights, recommendations, and regional connections were valuable resources as program planning developed.

Milestone Musings

Posted on January 21, 2015

As I welcome another year of life and learning, I’m reframing my definition of milestones from a focus on achievements and events to the journey between each phase of life.

Fashion Forward & Runway Ready

Posted on April 23, 2014

Ask any of my coworkers and they’ll assure you that no two days are alike at the Woodson Art Museum. Each exhibition ushers in new artwork to fill the galleries and fresh programming on our docket. My next big hurdle involves coordinating forty volunteer models, hair stylists (thanks Verve Salon & Spa!), makeup artists, and seamstresses. This challenge doesn’t sound like a typical art museum (whatever that is?), does it?! It’s all for a fashion show taking place on Saturday, May 3, 7 – 8 p.m. at the Woodson Art Museum.

Museum Program Highlights Blindness Awareness Month

Posted on October 16, 2013

How can individuals with low or no vision more fully experience the visual arts? How can those with sight respectfully support the independence of those without sight? Explore these questions and more during a multisensory event this Saturday afternoon at the Woodson Art Museum. “A Taste of Life Without Sight,”... Read More

Early Birds’ Reward

Posted on September 25, 2013

Although Birds in Art opening weekend festivities are behind us, Museum staff are still relishing the final email exchanges with artists and guests who, like us, are returning to daily routines. Last year, around this time, I joked I had completed my official hazing at the Museum – having made... Read More

Detroit: Here We Come!

Posted on August 21, 2013

by Kathy Kelsey Foley, director Who’s ready for an exceptional art experience . . . in Detroit?! Detroit has been the subject of many recent headlines stemming from its financial woes, which led to an unprecedented bankruptcy filing. Also attracting attention is the news that Detroit’s state-appointed emergency manager has... Read More

What I Did on My Summer “Vacation”

Posted on August 07, 2013

By Olivia Heitz After volunteering this summer at the Woodson Art Museum, I’m convinced everything is great: the people, the atmosphere, the accomplishments, and so much more. Museum staff members are filled with respect for one another, and the atmosphere is comforting and calm, even with all of the hectic... Read More