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September 9, 2026

Knock it Out of the Art Park

Rachel Hausmann-Schall, artist residency and adult program manager I loved coloring when I was a kid. I’m sure that’s true for many artists. Coloring is something I still enjoy as an adult. I’m lucky, however, because sometimes my job at the Museum requires it. My partner...
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September 2, 2026

Taking Shape

Matt Foss, director My office is on the far southeast corner of the Museum’s original house structure, so I have a front row seat to see and hear how the construction of the Museum’s new addition is coming along.    Rendering courtesy of the Samuels...
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August 26, 2026

What’s In A Vase?

Amalia Wojciechowki, assistant director and collections curator Cubist painter Georges Braque (1892–1963) famously commented, “Le vase donne une forme au vide, et la musique au silence” or “the vase gives shape to emptiness, and music to silence.” In discussing the vase, Braque uses it as a...
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August 19, 2026

Baking Up New Programs

Emily Wesenick, youth and family program manager If you ask my husband if I am the cook in our house, he would likely tell you: “No, but she does bake.” As the –ber months approach, my baking habits become more frequent, filling our kitchen with the delicious smells...
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August 12, 2026

Painting with Weeds

Elaina Johann, administrative manager Because I studied painting when I was an undergrad at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, I often get the question “do you still paint?” The answer is: “yes, I do.” Then I typically discuss how I am a winter painter. The biggest reason for not picking...
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August 5, 2026

Many Miles and Years Later

Neil Nielsen, facilities manager When I was in elementary school in Tomahawk, WI, my class took a field trip to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. I never imagined that, many miles and years later, I would end up working...
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