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November 13, 2019

Back to School

The reason why I’m enthusiastic is not because I’m studying to learn how to start a business or work on Wall Street, but to be a better Woodson Art Museum employee.
November 6, 2019

This Spud’s for You

Prepping for student art projects doesn’t usually require bushels and boxes of potatoes. This week’s artist residency, though, is shaping up to be extraordinary. Artist Tom Hill’s residency, “Produced in Produce & Worked with Wire,” November 5-10, focuses on wire...
October 30, 2019

Flexibility & Seasonal Changes

When planning for the Woodson Art Museum’s members travel adventure to Denver, which wraps up today, we knew weather could be a factor. Did we fully appreciate the potential for temperature extremes or precipitation? Hats off to the good-natured attitudes...
October 23, 2019

Art Beyond Sight, November 16, 2019

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10:30 am-Noon, individuals with low vision and blindness join Museum educators for a multisensory visit to the Birds in Art galleries followed by hands-on art making inspired by artwork on view. Call the Museum at 715-845-7010...
October 23, 2019

Extending & Expanding Hospitality

I see parallels between hosting guests and website redesign. When, prepping for company – whether a houseguest or Woodson Art Museum website visitor – we try to visualize ourselves in their roles, making them feel welcome, anticipating needs, ensuring it’s...
October 16, 2019

Just the Beginning

Fifteen years ago, at a long-range planning meeting, I set a goal to offer access to selections from the permanent collection on the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s website. Funny thing about goals; they can be elusive. I’m happy to...