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Seek and Find Inspirational Spark
Posted on September 14, 2016
Make up your own seek-and-find game to play when you visit the Museum to experience Birds in Art with friends and family this fall. Which artworks incorporate the mere suggestion of a bird, perhaps with only a feather, a shadow, or traces left on a sandy shore?
SPARK!
Posted on June 07, 2016
SPARK! Individuals with memory loss are invited to participate with a friend, family member, or care partner in engaging in art experiences. Artworks on view inspire conversation among participants in galleries, followed by a hands-on art activity. Family & friends register for programs by visiting the Program Registration page or... Read More
Help SPARK! Solutions
Posted on September 17, 2014
Sunday afternoon’s SPARK! program for individuals with memory loss and their care partners at the Woodson Art Museum, September 21, 1-2:30 pm, fittingly follows Saturday’s nationwide walk to raise awareness for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
I continually witness sensory-rich, interactive SPARK! programs at the Woodson break through and ease the isolation and depression that those with dementia often experience. SPARK! participants gather to view artwork and engage in related multisensory activities that incorporate movement, music, scent, and tactile objects. During a recent visit, one participant rose from his wheelchair to dance with me, displaying deft footwork! Subsequent group discussions and hands-on art making often evoke reminiscing, laughter, and feelings of belonging.
Best Chill Chaser: Find Creative Spark at Museum
Posted on November 16, 2011
While the Wausau area is being marketed as the Best Place to Play in the Snow by the Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau this winter, the Woodson Art Museum – as always – is the best place to escape the cold and enjoy the view. Last week, representatives from... Read More
Who’s Afraid of Icy Roads? Not this SPARK! Advocate
Posted on February 03, 2011
It’s 7 am on January 27, and I’m off to Superior, Wisconsin, to attend a conference, “Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies throughout the Second Half of Life.” I’ve rented an SUV with all-wheel drive and feel confident that I’ll arrive in one piece. I made it as far as Colby... Read More
Celebrating the Writers…Magicians Among Us
Posted on April 03, 2024
Launched 26 years ago by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is a special celebration highlighting the important cultural role of poets in our society. The 2nd annual WFoP Ekphrastic Poetry Competition hopes to shine a brighter light on young poets doing important work with a reception on Saturday, April 6th at 1pm here at the Woodson Art Museum.
Who is Your “Why”?
Posted on November 08, 2023
SPARK!, a free monthly offering to members of the community with memory loss and their care partners, has helped to "spark" our why here at the Museum. After attending a conference in Oshkosh last week, I was reminded of why focusing on the "why" is so impactful, especially when sharing it with a room full of unfamiliar faces.
Evolving Traditions
Posted on August 23, 2023
Not unlike the Allenton Parade, the 2023 Birds in Art exhibition and Preview Experience has evolved in many ways over the course of its 48-year lifetime.
Meet Gillian, the New Summer Intern!
Posted on June 21, 2023
Hello! My name is Gillian Ferguson, and I am excited to start the cross-departmental internship at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum this summer! I moved to Wisconsin from northeast Ohio after graduating from Oberlin College in May.
Thank You
Posted on May 31, 2023
On October 5, 2011, I began my journey as a Woodson Art Museum educator. To the Woodson Art Museum, all I can say is thank you for the memories, the friendships, the growth, and the time well spent over the past decade plus.
