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Woodson Art Museum Selects Artwork for “Birds in Art” 2024

Wausau, Wisconsin: Artwork from 107 artists from throughout the world will be included in the 49th annual “Birds in Art” exhibition, on view Saturday, September 7 through Sunday, December 1, at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

Gunnar Tryggmo Named 2024 Woodson Art Museum Master Wildlife Artist

WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum announced Swedish artist Gunnar Tryggmo as its 2024 Master Wildlife Artist. He will be honored during the 49th annual Birds in Art exhibition this fall.

Children’s book illustrations exhibition opens at the Woodson Art Museum

Wausau, Wisconsin: Colorful and cheerful, yet powerful and meaningful, these are just some of the feelings conveyed in the work of children’s book author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. Morales’ stories are heavily influenced by her childhood in Mexico and share insight from her perspective as an immigrant.

Renowned Wisconsin Art Museums launch new state art collective, “Wisconsin Art Destinations”

WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum is proud to announce its partnership with twelve other distinguished art museums in the state to form the Wisconsin Art Destinations.

Birds in Art 2023 opens Saturday, September 9 at the Woodson Art Museum

WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: The 48th annual “Birds in Art” exhibition is set to open on Saturday, September 9 at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Woodson Art Museum Selects Artwork for 2023 Birds in Art Exhibition

Wausau, Wisconsin: Artwork created by 112 artists from throughout the world will be included in the 48th annual “Birds in Art” exhibition, on view Saturday, September 9 through November 26, 2023, at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

“Reclaimed: The Art of Recology” opens at the Woodson Art Museum

WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Stunning contemporary artwork and topical environmental issues are the focus of this week’s debut of the exhibition “Reclaimed: The Art of Recology” at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Sculptor Paul Rhymer Named Woodson Art Museum 2023 Master Wildlife Artist

Wausau, Wisconsin: The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum announces sculptor Paul Rhymer as its 2023 Master Wildlife Artist who will be honored during the Museum’s 48th annual Birds in Art exhibition this fall.

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