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Birds in Art

Since 1976, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum has organized Birds in Art annually, seeking to present the very best contemporary artistic interpretations of birds and related subject matter. Two- and three-dimensional artworks in all media other than crafts and photography are eligible. Approximately 100 works are selected by a jury review of digital images; see the Birds in Art Prospectus for details. Artwork for the annual exhibition is selected each spring, and information is shared when finalized as the exhibition is prepared for the fall opening. Artwork from 111 artists from throughout the world is included in the 48th annual 2023 Birds in Art exhibition. This annual exhibition opens to the public on the first Saturday following Labor Day. The Birds in Art exhibition opening is part of Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend.

Catalogue

A fully illustrated, four-color catalogue accompanies each exhibition; purchase online.

Master Wildlife Artist

More than thirty-five artists have been recognized as Masters in tandem with Birds in Art. The 2023 Master Artist is Maryland artist Paul Rhymer. Those honored in recent years include Timothy David Mayhew, Alan Woollett, Cindy House, Don Rambadt, Karen Bondarchuk, Barry Van Dusen, Terry Miller, James Coe, John Busby, and James Morgan; see the complete list.

Birds in Art Tour

Following the fall debut of Birds in Art at the Woodson, 60 artworks embark on a national tour. See the list of venues for the 2021 and 2022 Birds in Art touring exhibitions.

Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend

Get details about Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend here. Immerse yourself in a weekend packed with art at four different venues spanning both sides of the Wisconsin River in Wausau on the Saturday and Sunday after Labor Day. Enjoy Birds in Art opening weekend at the Museum, Festival of Arts and Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau, and Art in the Park at Marathon Park on Wausau’s west side. Events in 2020 were cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, but resumed in 2021.

Birds in Art 2023 Photo Album

See photos of Birds in Art 2023 opening festivities.

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