Program areas at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Birds in artmajestic yet fragile, birds connect us with the natural world. Heralding each sunrise and gathering at dusk, these harbingers of seasonal and environmental change endlessly fascinate and enthrall. The 47th annual, internationally renowned exhibition features all-new paintings, sculptures, and graphics by 118 worldwide artists. Attendance: 11,151outreach programs: 1,231special events: 1,695
Sonadoraborn into a family of avid storytellers in mexico, it's no surprise that the bright and cheerful artworks in author/illustrator yuyi morales' books are filled with thoughtful details and powerful messages that appeal to all audiences.morales' widely acclaimed works have been recognized with starred reviews in publications such as publisher's weekly, the new york times, and booklist. She is a six-time recipient of the prestigious pura belpre award and was the first latina to receive a caldecott honor for her book, viva frida, in 2015.sonadora: yuyi morales comprises more than sixty mixed-media artworks from fourteen of yuyi morales' books that will enliven and inspire viewers of any age. Attendance: 5,431outreach programs: 340special events: 487
Women reframe american landscapein conversation with barstow and her nineteenth-century circle, the exhibition features works by thirteen internationally-acclaimed artists, who draw upon diverse processes and perspectives to complicate and rethink our relationship to land and landscape today. Responding to and at times challenging historical narratives, many of the artists created unique, site-responsive installations for this exhibition. Attendance: 7305outreach programs: 2206special events: 422
Catalogs and posters document the exhibitions and provide a permanent record to the exhibit for educational research purposes.
Tour rental extends the exhibition to people in other geographic areas who otherwise would be unable to view them.
Workshops/travel & tour program provide hands on workshops where participants learn from visiting artists and create their own Art projects.
Processing fees allow an artist to have his entry in the exhibition catalog presented in color rather than in black and white thus enhancing the effectiveness of the catalog.
Miscellaneous income related to operating Museum and various exhibits.
Employee retention credit