Author: Matt Foss

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Birds of a Feather . . .

Posted on April 24, 2024

For those just arriving, or waiting to depart at CWA, the sculpture, now called Flock Together, is a sight to behold.

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The Museum’s Marketing and Communication Manager Bryce Cebula and I have been busy attending conference sessions, meeting friends old and new, and learning some valuable tips to incorporate at the Woodson

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The “Winter” Show

Posted on January 24, 2024

While we were able to see some artworks that will hopefully join the Museum’s permanent collection, it was also our annual trip to the city to see other museums and meet with gallerists and colleagues, an important part of maintaining the relationships that remain key to the Woodson’s successes.

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A little Museum “house” work

Posted on November 29, 2023

Last week, before Thanksgiving feasts weighed us all down, I thought it would be a good time to take the crew down to the Curling Club and teach them the basics.

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If You Give a Dad a Story

Posted on October 18, 2023

As a voracious reader and lifelong learner myself, it’s personally rewarding for me to help children get interested in reading at a young age.

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Plenty to See Here

Posted on August 30, 2023

While it may seem like we are “gearing up” for something bigger and better than what is on view during the next two weeks, don’t be fooled. There is always something special to see at the Woodson Art Museum.

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Between the Lines

Posted on July 12, 2023

In all my years of playing baseball, I can safely say that my museum work has never intertwined with my play on the field.

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The grass really is greener on the other side

Posted on May 17, 2023

In my experience, there’s nobody who takes better care of a lawn than a retired educator / sports coach.

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Moments Prime for Prine

Posted on April 19, 2023

Road trips with coworkers can have their awkward silences. Long, awkward silences.

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Not over, but on top of the hill

Posted on February 15, 2023

There were no candles. We didn’t sing “Happy Birthday.” But yesterday was an important milestone. The Woodson Art Museum officially turned fifty years old.