Teresa Kowall WMODA is excited to showcase sea turtles throughout September during the final wave of our Splash! exhibition. Thanks to our new collaboration with the Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.), visitors can celebrate the magnificence of these marine creatures and the vital conservation work happening along our Florida coast.

Louise Irvine A spectacular new addition to the Splash exhibition has prompted this exploration of seahorses in the Fired Arts. James Mongrain, Chihuly’s lead gaffer, specializes in towering glass vessels, around 40 inches tall, inspired by 18th-century Venetian Serpent goblets. In his own studio, he supersizes the animal motifs on

Louise Irvine There is nothing quite like seeing the world through a child’s eyes, and WMODA offers the perfect place for grandparents and grandchildren to discover the joy of art together. Every gallery is filled with treasures waiting to be explored, inspiring curiosity, conversation, and creativity across generations. Whether you’re

WMODA Members and guests of the Generation Venetian Arts Society (GENVAS) were treated to an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and celebration during an exclusive salon-style concert at the museum on July 26th. Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Jose Angel Navarro captivated guests with An Afternoon Affair… I Am an American!

By Louise Irvine As you explore the Splash! exhibition at WMODA, you’ll discover the ocean’s beauty flows beyond the galleries and into the Museum Shop. There, alongside stunning contemporary ceramic and glass artworks on display, is an array of marine-inspired treasures you can take home – including the unique creations of Matchless Glass, a family-owned local jewelry company founded by our very own Building Manager, Luis Montanez. 

Friends and families dived into our Splash! exhibition for our first Summer Fun experience on Sunday, July 12, to discover more about the 1,000 Mermaids Project presented by Ocean Rescue Alliance International. Lindsay Humbles, ORAI’s Educational and Outreach Coordinator, showed us how to “Build-a-Reef” out of modeling clay and succulents

By Louise Irvine Paul Stankard, the renowned American glass artist, has recently announced his retirement from benchwork after more than 60 years. Paul’s guiding principle in his daily life is inscribed on his studio wall: “Laborare est Orare” – “to work is to pray.” After beginning his career as a

By Louise Irvine On July 4th, as America was celebrating its 250th birthday, I was traveling back in time in England through the hidden lanes of rural Somerset to meet Richard and Sally Dennis on the open day of their delightful art pottery. Richard Dennis OBE is renowned as an