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February 7, 2024

Franklin Street; Sunny Day

I've gravitated to the nineteenth century galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago for as long as I can remember. At the top of the grand staircase there was Gustave Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day (1877) — an unmistakable presence. Recently, the...
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January 31, 2024

Next Stop: 12th Street

I’ve received any number of off the wall, or on the wall, project proposals in support of exhibition development at the Woodson Art Museum. My coworkers visit my office in the Museum’s workshop bringing ideas and reference photos that could...
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January 24, 2024

The “Winter” Show

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...
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January 10, 2024

Coming Together

In February, members of each museum are invited to attend a meeting held at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. While the meeting’s purpose is to discuss each organization’s efforts in promoting Wisconsin Art Destinations, I am most excited to...
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January 3, 2024

New Leaves

Just a few days after the New Year, many of us are still dwelling on our resolutions and how we may become better versions of ourselves in 2024. For many, this involves “turning over a new leaf” — changing habits,...
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