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April 29, 2026

Something Exciting is About to Bloom

Bryce Cebula, marketing and communication manager Imagine stepping through a secret entrance into a world alive with the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, cascading florals, and hidden pathways that invite curiosity. The air is rich with the scent of fresh flowers, and...
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April 22, 2026

Spring Planning Brings Fall Traveling

Elaina Johann, administrative manager Working at the Woodson Art Museum is highly cyclical. Each week’s milestones can be relatively predictable, which helps keep me on track, measure growth, or offer reassurance that we still have time. However, for the most...
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April 15, 2026

Passion for Pottery

Rachel Hausmann-Schall, artist residency and adult program manager   In my almost five-year stretch of working at the Museum, I’ve heard countless community members share stories of their favorite memories of programs, residencies, or exhibitions. Of course, Birds in Art is a fan favorite every year, but...
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April 8, 2026

The Fair-est of Them All

Matt Foss, director In March, assistant director and collections curator Amalia Wojciechowski and I traveled to the Netherlands for the preeminent art fair for museum professionals and collectors of historic artworks, TEFAF-Maastricht.    Located in the beautiful medieval city of Maastricht, nestled...
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April 1, 2026

The Classified Ad

Dave Jones, former facilities manager A long time ago, in the age of printed newspapers, the kind you could get from a metal box on a street corner, I read a classified ad. It was a call for volunteers to...
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March 25, 2026

Windy City Wonders

Emily Wesenick, youth and family program manager I have a confession to make…I have never really been to Chicago.    Needless to say, I was excited to be able to experience the city when I traveled there with fellow educator Rachel Hausmann-Schall for the National Art Education Association’s National Convention. Founded in 1947, NAEA...
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