No one could accuse George Bumann of squandering his residency at the Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St., Wausau. Between Oct. 23 and 26, the Montana-based sculptor is presiding over seven events. If Bumann comes across like a man on a mission, that’s because he is: The artist believes that visual arts can aid in advocacy for environmental stewardship and conservation.
The two events on Sunday, Oct. 26 drive home Bumann’s Lorax-like inclinations. In “The Art of Conservation,” from 1-2 p.m., Bumann will demonstrate how to develop field observations into an understanding of birds and animals, which may then be translated into art. At 2:30 p.m., Bumann will lead participants on a gallery walk through the Woodson’s current exhibition “Legacy Lost & Saved: Extinct and Endangered Birds of North America.” Inspired by the sight of extinct birds “living on” in artworks, Bumann will offer insights into the demise of species featured and the powerful statements they make today.
“Faculty Exhibition”
Northwestern Mutual Gallery
6801 North Yates Road
The visual arts department of Cardinal Stritch University offers a wide array of studies. With four years work one can acquire a B.A. in art, a B.A. in art education K-12, a B.A. in digital media or a B.F.A. in graphic design. Naturally, the strength and variety of the university’s academics are reflected in the strength and variety of its faculty. From Oct. 24 through Jan. 4, the Northwestern Mutual Gallery will hold a faculty exhibition of works by Tim Abler, Emily Belknap, Bryan Cera, Maureen Chavez-Kruger, Kat Hustedde, Shana McCaw, Sarah Nitschke and Steve Sellars.
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Photography Forum
Gallery Grand
604 N. Water St.
In conjunction with its current exhibition of photography, “Focal Point: Milwaukee,
