A Season for Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2024
As I stare out my office window and watch the first snowfall of the season land softly on Museum grounds, I am reminded how much I have to be thankful for.

Mail Them Art

Posted on November 20, 2024
Many loyal visitors and avid Birds in Art enthusiasts faithfully purchase each catalogue at our Visitor Services desk or online. For the past few years, visitors have purchased another item alongside their catalogue . . . the Woodson Art Museum's notecards with reproductions of permanent collection artworks.

A Conference Here, A Conference There

Posted on November 13, 2024
While I’m still wrapping my head around the flurry of resources gained from recent conference experiences, I am eager to share fresh perspectives with Woodson Art Museum audiences and continue creating valuable art experiences for all.

Time for an Upgrade

Posted on November 06, 2024
The Woodson Art Museum’s mission is to “enhance lives through art.” My role as the marketing and communication manager is to ensure that all our resources and communication channels are accessible and efficient for everyone.

Do Owls Haunt Richard Burke’s Dreams? Which World Explorer Inspired “Creative Explorers”? Does Spencer Tinkham Own a Necktie?

Posted on October 30, 2024
I can’t tell you how many hours of my teenage life were spent watching “Pop-Up Video.”

An Art Detective’s Toolkit

Posted on October 23, 2024
Art history is full of surprises, especially when you're armed with an infrared cameras! Recently, we uncovered hidden details beneath the surface of a 19th-century painting at the Museum.

Art for Anyone, Anywhere

Posted on October 16, 2024
One of the benefits of being part of the Museum's education team is sharing the magic of art with everyone—no matter their age of background. While the Museum is always free to visit, life can get busy, and not everyone can make the trip. Sometimes we have to take art on the road!

Digging a Little Deeper

Posted on October 09, 2024
While it’s easy to see the artistry and craftsmanship implemented by the "Birds in Art" artists while strolling through the exhibition, sometimes a closer look helps the viewer understand what an artist or artwork is all about. The Museum’s YouTube series “Artist Voices” is a great way to dig a little deeper into the world of "Birds in Art."

Baby’s First Birds in Art

Posted on October 02, 2024
Art appreciation is high on my list of values. It is very important to hit the ground running sharing this value when you yourself are a mother, an artist, and work at an art museum.

Expanding Our Reach

Posted on September 25, 2024
As the leaves change and fall weather settles in, Wisconsin Art Destinations kicks off another year of its marketing campaign.