Category Archives: Blog
First Impressions
Posted on April 10, 2024
April 15, 1874. In the recently vacated gallery space of the French photographer Nadar at 35 Boulevard des Capucines 30 artists hung 165 artworks on the gallery’s walls. This new exhibition, organized by the Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artists Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs — or Cooperative and Anonymous Association of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers, was the first Impressionist exhibition. The effects of April 15, 1874 — now nearing its 150th anniversary — can be felt here in Wausau, April 10, 2024.
Celebrating the Writers…Magicians Among Us
Posted on April 03, 2024
Launched 26 years ago by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is a special celebration highlighting the important cultural role of poets in our society. The 2nd annual WFoP Ekphrastic Poetry Competition hopes to shine a brighter light on young poets doing important work with a reception on Saturday, April 6th at 1pm here at the Woodson Art Museum.
Museum Madness
Posted on March 27, 2024
This week, we brought the magic of “March Madness” to the Museum as the staff picked a favorite artwork from the Museum’s collection to go head-to-head in an outrageously heated vote for superiority. After the matchups were set, I could feel the familiar spike in anticipation for the first round ramp up.
Submitting Season
Posted on March 20, 2024
Artists face deadlines year-round. From my observation, this time of year brings on the “submitting season.” Artists and art enthusiasts alike can’t miss the open calls.
The Art of Tourism
Posted on March 13, 2024
The Museum’s Marketing and Communication Manager Bryce Cebula and I have been busy attending conference sessions, meeting friends old and new, and learning some valuable tips to incorporate at the Woodson
Visiting Artists Bring Perspective
Posted on March 06, 2024
I recall several impactful critiques with visiting artists in college, similar to the memorable experiences and perspectives that visiting artists bring to the Woodson Art Museum.
Making My Way Around Town
Posted on February 27, 2024
The start of new exhibitions is an exciting, yet busy time for everyone at the Museum. For me, that means new promotional materials need to be ordered, sorted, and distributed throughout the community. In the next few days, I will be spending some time driving around Wausau to hang up new exhibition posters and fill brochure racks with events calendars
A Mayan Adventure
Posted on February 21, 2024
On a recent vacation to Mexico, I had the chance to visit the Mayan port city of Tulum. This was my first opportunity to see the ruins of an ancient civilization, and it did not disappoint. Having a great tour guide always helps…
In the Eye of the Beholder
Posted on February 14, 2024
While on a girl's trip to Austin and San Antonio in Texas, I was able to unlock new experiences to share with folks back home and re-invigorate my desire to explore diverse ways to present experiences to people inside and outside of my community. Each of the experiences were worlds apart but were wonderful reminders that art is in the eye of the beholder.
Franklin Street; Sunny Day
Posted on February 07, 2024
I've gravitated to the nineteenth century galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago for as long as I can remember. At the top of the grand staircase there was Gustave Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day (1877) — an unmistakable presence. Recently, the Woodson Art Museum was fortunate to acquire its own work by Caillebotte. Now, I'll be appreciating having another chance to visit regularly with the artist here in Wisconsin.
