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.
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.
A painting showing a sunset on the marshes in pink and blue. A heron stands in shadows in the lower right corner.

The Everyday Exceptional

Posted on January 18, 2023
For artist Martin Johnson Heade, knowing nature was the promise of knowing oneself. Read how his take on landscape painting differed from his friend and fellow painter Frederic Edwin Church and featured the poetic everyday scene.
Black and WHite portait of Adoplh Knoedler

Roots Grow Deeper Than You Think

Posted on January 11, 2023
Little did Adolph Knoedler know, the roots he planted in Little Bull Falls would grow deep enough to keep his descendants in that home 130 years later.
Examples of hats made in the Museum's interactive gallery art park

Cheese Doesn’t Keep Your Ears Warm

Posted on January 04, 2023
Early in December, Woodson Art Museum members, visitors, and staff gained a global perspectives on headwear over a weekend filled with programs at the Museum with curator Stacey W. Miller.