The Birds in Art 2024 opening experience was a tremendous success.
From the members’ events to the exhibitions, interactive programming, Master Wildlife Artist Gunnar Tryggmo’s talk on the morning of the public opening, and the Woodson family’s hosting of artists and their guests Saturday afternoon, the extended weekend was one for the books. Between artists, members, guests, and Museum staff, the sounds of laughter and smiles were contagious throughout.
Artist Darrell Warner demonstrating his process during “Artists in Action.”
Hands-on art making, especially at the Glass Box Studio, remain a popular event at the Museum.
Artist Spencer Tinkham leading a “Gallery Chat” during the opening weekend experience.
Gunnar Tryggmo (center) just before being honored as the 2024 Master Wildlife Artist
All the credit goes to the dedication and planning of the Museum’s talented staff who work tirelessly to make things as perfect as possible. However, these things don’t happen overnight. It remains a year-long process.
For instance, we met just yesterday as a team to go through every facet of the opening experience and discuss how to make things even better for next year, the 50th anniversary of the Museum and Birds in Art.
The sun sets on another Birds in Art opening weekend in northern Wisconsin
These de-briefing sessions are critical to ensure that each minute detail of the opening experience is attended to so that the operation runs as smoothly as possible. In these meetings, we’re not only excited to rehash the recent weekend but also formulate ideas for next year’s celebration.
The clock is already ticking.
