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Woodson Wanderings

December 25, 2019

Christmas Joy

It seems like only yesterday that I was immersed in art history classes as the calendar turned to December and the end of the semester loomed large. I knew that each professor – regardless of genre or period being taught...
December 18, 2019

That’s a Wrap

With Christmas a week away, I fear another day of shame for me, watching my wife and kids open presents with my dumpster fire of a wrapping job.
December 11, 2019

Where Once There Was a Square, Now There Is a Story

Three new exhibitions opened Saturday at the Woodson Art Museum – Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami, FaunaFold, and Alchemy Unfolding – transforming the freshly de-installed galleries from blank boxes into immersive spaces, a metamorphosis not unlike those generated...
December 4, 2019

The Power of Positive Reviews

‘Tis the season for checking online reviews before making holiday gift purchases, booking lodging, or planning itineraries of must-do activities. Checking Woodson Art Museum reviews on TripAdvisor and social media makes perfect sense. “What people say about you is 12.85...
November 27, 2019

Baking it Forward

The holidays are fast approaching. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, just twenty-seven days until Christmas. I’ve always loved this time of year, especially the traditions and family gatherings. My definition of family has evolved over the years to encompass many close friends...
November 20, 2019

Eye of the Beholder

I like art; most often, it’s a visceral connection. I enjoy being with art and experiencing it. I relish casual and informal “conversations” with artworks. I then imagine why a particular work “speaks” to me. Being curious by nature, though,...