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Birds in Art opens each fall on the weekend after Labor Day.
This exhibition features new paintings, sculptures, and works on paper created by contemporary artists, all themed around the wonders of the avian world.
SEP 6, 2025 - JAN 4, 2026
Birds in Art Fifty
Birds, in all their majesty and fragility, connect us with the natural world. All-new work by some of the world’s most talented artists serves as a fitting tribute to this year’s milestone 50th annual exhibition.
SEP 8, 2024 - DEC 2, 2024
Birds in Art 2024
Birds in Art brings together a fascinating array of avian-inspired art, celebrating the beauty and diversity of bird life. The 49th annual exhibition celebrates the avian world through new, original artworks.
SEP 9, 2023 - NOV 26, 2023
Birds in Art 2023
Birds inspire us in endless ways through their flight, beauty, and delightful mannerisms. The 48th annual exhibition celebrates avian wonders through fresh interpretations in original paintings, sculptures, and graphics created in the last three years.
Take a deeper look into Birds in Art and explore more than 20 years of catalogues.
Find our guidelines for entering artwork for consideration in next year’s Birds in Art.
Almost every year, we choose one contributor to the Birds in Art exhibition in Wausau for recognition for their particular skill and artistic interpretation.
We give this artist the Master Wildlife Artist medal at the exhibition’s opening weekend, and their artwork receives special distinction in the exhibition.
A Master Wildlife Artist was not designated in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2021, or 2022.
After the annual Birds in Art exhibition in Wausau closes, 60 of the 100+ artworks will go on tour across the country. Interested in seeing Birds in Art on the road?
Check Out Upcoming Birds in Art Venues
The feather forecast is always favorable when Birds in Art is on view. Whether the subjects are backyard feeder favorites or exotic species from around the world, an international cast of artists interprets avian themes and habitats, employing diverse styles and mediums. Art lovers and bird lovers alike will find plenty to crow about as they discover the harmony and serenity or the power and tension that infuse these artworks. Looking for additional information or to schedule Birds in Art at your venue?
Contact Us about Touring Birds in Art
In addition to Birds in Art, the Woodson offers other touring exhibitions drawn from our collection. These exhibitions focused on the art of the natural world, are available for presentation at other venues. Interested in what is currently available for tour?
Enjoy an art-filled weekend in Wausau with events throughout the entire town!
Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend traditionally takes place on the weekend after Labor Day.
Over the weekend, visit 4 admission-free venues: Art in the Park at Marathon Park, Wausau Festival of Arts, the Center for the Visual Arts, and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum for the opening weekend of the Birds in Art exhibition in Wausau.
Every visit to the Woodson offers new opportunities to learn and grow.
Discover what’s in store for your next visit to our galleries.
