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May 20, 2026

Dispatches from Philly

Matt Foss, director  Good afternoon from the City of Brotherly Love (unless, of course, you’re a Mets, Braves, Cowboys, or Giants fan).      Along with youth and family program manager Emily Wesenick, and assistant director and collections curator Amalia Wojciechowski, I am in Philadelphia for...
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May 13, 2026

Picasso’s Persistent Pigeon

Amalia Wojciechowski, assistant director and collections curator For Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, pigeons and doves were far more than incidental studio subjects. From Spain to Paris, from the shadows of war to the sunlit terraces of the South of France, the image...
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May 6, 2026

More Than Tours

Emily Wesenick, youth and family program manager Question: What community resources do museums provide for area educators and students?    It is one of the questions that Museum educators are asked frequently, and it’s interesting to hear responses from community members and educators alike. Typically, the answer includes tours, Art Kits, and Activity Guides in the...
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April 29, 2026

Something Exciting is About to Bloom

Bryce Cebula, marketing and communication manager Imagine stepping through a secret entrance into a world alive with the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, cascading florals, and hidden pathways that invite curiosity. The air is rich with the scent of fresh flowers, and...
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April 22, 2026

Spring Planning Brings Fall Traveling

Elaina Johann, administrative manager Working at the Woodson Art Museum is highly cyclical. Each week’s milestones can be relatively predictable, which helps keep me on track, measure growth, or offer reassurance that we still have time. However, for the most...
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April 15, 2026

Passion for Pottery

Rachel Hausmann-Schall, artist residency and adult program manager   In my almost five-year stretch of working at the Museum, I’ve heard countless community members share stories of their favorite memories of programs, residencies, or exhibitions. Of course, Birds in Art is a fan favorite every year, but...
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