Author: Matt Foss

This image shows several plates of cookies and toffee

A Sweet Deluge

Posted on December 21, 2022
Now, right before the Christmas and new year holidays, several of our Woodson Art Museum admirers from near and far, send us a continual supply of sweet treats including home-made truffles, toffee, nuts, candies, fruits, and more.
This photo shows Catie Anderson dressed as sculptor Tom Hill with hat, sunglasses, fun shoes, and holding wire next to a young girl dressed as Angelica Schuyler, in a fancy dress

Dressing the Part

Posted on November 02, 2022
Although it might sound strange to some, my wife and I generally accept our kids’ wishes to dress up as people they admire for Halloween
An exterior rendering of the Glass Box Studio

The Glass Box Studio

Posted on September 21, 2022
Among the most important and successful components of the Woodson Art Museum’s role in our community is hosting visiting artists.

Sunsets

Posted on September 14, 2022
While beautiful sunsets occur throughout all four seasons in Wisconsin, especially during the dead of winter, nothing beats a summer sunset, marking the end of a long day well spent outside.
This image shows the Woodson Art Museum's original building with the Museum's main entrance to the left of that

“Face Lift” Keeps Museum Fit

Posted on July 20, 2022
Working in a place that used to be someone’s home can be a fun and challenging experience
Attendees walk by a large illuminated sign featuring the 2022 American Alliance of Museum conference hashtag AAM22.

“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” (from your conference badge)

Posted on May 25, 2022
Connecting with Museum professionals across the country, learning about new ways to engage visitors and members, and assessing the operations of other peer institutions, left us grateful we made the trip to Boston.
Photo of the boat house on Rock Island, Wisconsin

Worth the Trip

Posted on April 20, 2022
When people ask me what the best state park in Wisconsin is, I unequivocally say “Rock Island.” With its remote location, beautiful natural and manmade features, and breathtaking views, it’s an easy answer.

Hit the Briqs

Posted on March 02, 2022
Although spring – let alone summer – are in the distant future, those little signs of warmer weather get you through winter, especially when you’re planning for the next season.

Fan (of) Mail

Posted on January 12, 2022
I’m a mail fanatic. Like a bloodhound with a ribeye in the air, I can sense when the mail is close to being delivered.

Frozen Tundra First Timer

Posted on December 01, 2021
There’s nothing like seeing Lambeau Field for the first time.