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Birds and Art

Birds and Art with Matt Foss and Amalia Wojciechowski. Hosted by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
February 2, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
• • Virtual
Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Virtual

Join the Academy for a unique online event that blends the beauty of art and the wonder of birds with one of Wisconsin’s most unique art museums. The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, in the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin, is known for its internationally acclaimed Birds in Art exhibition. In this interactive virtual program, the Museum’s Director Matt Foss and Assistant Director and Collections Curator Amalia Wojciechowski will showcase stunning works from the museum’s collection and share the story of the Museum’s history.  

Participants will be invited to examine select artworks, sharing their observations. You'll also learn about the artists’ intentions and how these works connect to broader themes. Whether you are a professional artist, a casual art enthusiast, or you just like looking at birds, this program will help you appreciate birds as subjects of art, as well as develop a deeper connection to any art experience. 

This event is free, but registration is required. Sign up today to reserve your spot! 

Virtual Event: Zoom Only

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Talk: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
 

This event is part of the Birds and Beyond series.

Birds and Beyond is an exciting series from the Wisconsin Academy in partnership with the BIPOC Birding Club of WisconsinSouthern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Color in the Outdoors, set in Wisconsin’s diverse landscapes, taking place from August 2024 to March 2025 across various locations within the state. This immersive journey delves deep into the intricate world of birds and their connections to broader scientific topics, including water quality, conservation, climate change, and astronomy, as well as the arts and letters. This series will take place in four events in different regions of the state, with all events being live-streamed to a virtual audience, culminating in 2025 with a keynote presentation by esteemed naturalist Christian Cooper in Madison. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to go birding with the featured speakers in Wisconsin’s beautiful and birdy landscapes. These events will be inclusive and welcoming to both people new to birding from diverse communities, as well as longtime birders. Through Birds and Beyond, audiences are beckoned to forge interdisciplinary connections with Wisconsin’s avian inhabitants, fostering a deep-seated appreciation for the intricate web of life that encompasses birds, the environment, and humanity.

SERIES PARTNERS

Thank you to our Birds and Beyond series partners, the BIPOC Birding Club of WisconsinSouthern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Color in the Outdoors.

     

SERIES SPONSORS

Thank you to our Birds and Beyond series sponsors, the Joy Trip Project, the Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Feminist Bird Club, the Wisconsin Society for OrnithologyGathering Waters, Nancy Heiden, Anonymous, Jay Handy, and Dr. Robert Mathieu and Margaret Brauer.

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum    FBC: Feminist Bird Club   
 The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology  

Contributors

As Director of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Matt is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s entire operation. Originally from Door County, Matt earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in History from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

As the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Assistant Director and Collections Curator, Amalia is responsible for all aspects of the Museum’s permanent collection as well as coordinating shipping arrangements for all temporary exhibitions and handling insurance and condition reporting.

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