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November 12, 2025

A Day with Georgia

Elaina Johann, administrative manager The last week of October was an eventful one for Museum members and friends that journeyed southwest for an action-packed itinerary exploring museums, galleries, artist studios, and cultural institutions that highlighted the native and contemporary arts...
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November 5, 2025

Fall into Tiffany

Matt Foss, director One of my favorite artworks in the Museum’s collection is the oil painting The First Fall Day. Painted in 1870, it is an exquisite work that captures everything we love about autumn. With rolling hills punctuated by...
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October 29, 2025

Recipes for Residencies

Rachel Hausmann-Schall, artist residency and adult program manager Residencies are like artists: no two are the same. From the different types of brushes, ink, paper and tools to classroom etiquette and even the choice of studio clothing, each resident artist...
Several Wausau School District art educators gathered around Tony at a table, observing while he works on a wood engraving
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October 22, 2025

Moments Captured

Bryce Cebula, marketing and communication manager Over the years, the Museum’s Sculpture Gardens have become more than just a serene escape from the hustle and bustle—they’ve evolved into a popular backdrop for taking photos.    On any given day, you’re...
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October 15, 2025

The Long Game of Curating

Amalia Wojciechowski, assistant director and collections curator At the Woodson Art Museum, we’re always living a few years in the future. Even as Birds in Art Fifty fills our galleries and delights visitors this fall, the next exhibitions are quietly...
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October 8, 2025

Thank You for Being a (Museum) Friend

Emily Wesenick, youth and family program manager Picture it: The Glass Box Studio. 2025. A young group of Museum educators open the doors for a day of screen printing. The red clotheslines were heavy with t-shirts for the online store....
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