Birds captivate us with amazing antics, stunning plumage, and beautiful songs. Birds in Art artworks inspire in endless ways, evoking the freedom of flight (for the most part—sorry chickens), and the fragility of birds’ earthbound existence. Experience the 48^th annual, internationally-renowned exhibition; discover how the artworks of 112 worldwide artists enthrall you.

(Background) Ute Bartels; (Above) Marcel Witte; Paul Rhymer; Chris Bacon; Shalese Sands; Thomas Hill; Michael Thorpe; Nobuko Kumasaka; Nancy Hamlin-Vogler; (Below) Ute Bartels; Paul Rhymer

Birds in Art 2023 Featured Artists

Experience all-new work by 112 worldwide artists in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s 48th internatioanlly renowned exhibition.

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Exhibitions and programs are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Marketing is supported in part by City of Wausau Room Tax funds.

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