A Joseph Cornell collage that features two birds in the left half of the composition collaged on top of images of clouds and foliage.

Going Back to Collage

Posted on March 29, 2023
I am always eager to create at the Museum when there’s a chance to explore my favorite artistic medium: collage.

Rhymer Reason

Posted on March 22, 2023
Artist Paul Rhymer may not want praise, but he deserves it. His talent, warmth, and skill are matched only by his modesty…. maybe his height, too. The list is long of “Rhymer reasons” behind Paul’s recognition as the Woodson Art Museum’s 2023 Master Wildlife Artist.
Governor Tony Evers speaks at WIGCOT

We Got to WIGCOT 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023
Museum Director Matt Foss and I just returned from spending 2 days at the Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Tourism Conference (WIGCOT) 2023 in Green Bay. The conference is one of the nation’s largest tourism conferences, and while that is its focus, we were able to experience so much more.
A series of abstract shapes on the beach with dark blue water behind them and a bright yellow sun. Bird figurines perch throughout.

Women Artists at the Woodson

Posted on March 08, 2023
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, dip into a “by the numbers” story of the Woodson’s lasting support of women artists.
bird sculpture in winter frost

A Stormy Kromer for a Stormy Winter

Posted on March 01, 2023
Northern winters certainly mean enduring through a lot of long, frigid nights and short, cloudy days, but it seems that our winters affect who we are as Wisconsinites.
leigh yawkey woodosn art museum deadline to submbit april 17 2023 birds in art 2023 image of painting of two bird in water

Early Birds, Come Get Some Worms

Posted on February 22, 2023
With this recent late winter thaw, soon to be covered again by this week’s snowstorm, the exposed grass outside my window offered many snacks to flocking birds. Live on the Woodson Art Museum’s website is an opportunity to pluck a tasty treat out of the springtime earth: submitting an artwork for consideration in the 2023 Birds in Art exhibition by the April 17 deadline.
This photo shows cupcakes decorated with white and blue frosting

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.
29 volunteer models wearing traditional Hmong clothing with ornate beadwork, colors, and patterns

Struttin’ Their Stuff

Posted on February 08, 2023
With CWHP Board President Lada Xiong-Vang, Vice President Boly Vang, 29 volunteer models, the support of many Central Wisconsin Hmong Professional representatives, energetic and comedic emcee Maa Vue, two showtimes, and a gallery full of eager audience members, Saturday’s “Regalia Runway” was a huge success.
Eight students and volunteer docent crouch down to view a large, round headdress made of feathers on a pedestal in the Museum gallery.

New Year, New Team, Same Support

Posted on February 01, 2023
2023 is off to a busy and promising start at the Woodson Art Museum with new staff members hitting the ground running and all hands on deck working together to offer meaningful programs for the north central Wisconsin community.

From Class Trip to Communication Manager

Posted on January 24, 2023
New staff member Stephanie Luisier would have never guessed that the place she visited during class trips in elementary school would years later become the place where she works.