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. Discover how artists’ interpretations of birds inspire you and why, throughout five decades, Birds in Art has garnered international acclaim.

(Top) Chris Lodge, Arctic Realm, 2025, oil on board; (Background) Karen Bondarchuk, Tree of Knowledge, 2025, charcoal on Rives BFK paper; (Above) Gary Eigenberger, Walk on Water, 2025, oil and acrylic on tupelo and brass; Kelly Radding, Precarious Poise, 2025, egg tempera on true gessoed panel; Anthony Drehfal, Heronry, 2024, wood engraving on paper; Scott Yablonski, Fiesta, 2025, acrylic on gessoboard; Robert Voigts, tH_elast (cedarbird, 2025, found paper collage; Diana Höhlig, Nocturnal Affinity, 2025, scratchboard on Ampersand scratchbord; (Below) Jim Rataczak, Hanging in the Balance, 2025, oil on linen on board; Mark A. Collins, Of Primary Importance, 2025, oil on linen on Artefex aluminum panel

Birds in Art 2025 Featured Artists

Experience 107 new works—in addition to thirty works from the Woodson Art Museum’s collection—representing world class artists and each past Master Wildlife Artist in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s 50th internationally renowned exhibition.

Thanks to the members, donors, grantors, and sponsors who support exhibitions and programs.

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.