Art Deco Dogs
By Louise Irvine Speed and streamlined forms epitomized the Art Deco movement in the Roaring Twenties and Glamorous Thirties. Even the fashionable canine companions of the era were sleek and fast. Stylish Art Deco ladies were portrayed with greyhounds, salukis and borzois in fashion plates and porcelain statuettes. See the
Candlemas Day
We were delighted to reopen WMODA at the beginning of December. Our Board President, Ken Evans, dressed the museum with spectacular Christmas decorations he had collected for many years. We had three Christmas trees, vintage garlands and hand-blown Murano glass ornaments. Everybody was reluctant to take down the festive decorations,
Year of the Snake
By Louise Irvine The Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac runs from January 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026. The ancient lunar calendar dates back over 2,000 years and is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal from Chinese mythology. The Snake Year
Jan. 17 – The Elephant Migration
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Join Dr. Daniella Chusyd, a pioneering elephantologist from Indiana University, and Louise Irvine, our Executive Director & Curator, as they say farewell to the Elephant Safari Exhibition before the herd migrates from the museum at the end of January. An
Jan. 21 – Walk-in Wednesdays at WMODA
Ignite your morning with the magic of Fired Arts! Skip the schedule and dive deep into the world of glass and ceramic art. Join us on select Wednesday mornings for an insider’s look at our world-class collections. These informal but exciting sessions are led by knowledgeable gallery guides and are
Jan. 25 – Bowled Over with Joy Creative Glass Workshop
SOLD OUT Sunday, January 25, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm We love to celebrate the joy of creativity at WMODA, and we welcome Chelsea Rousso back to the museum with another of her creative glass workshops from 1:00 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, January 25. Chelsea will show you how
Jan. 31 – Icons of Art
Saturday, January 31 Guglielmo Zanette presents Icons of Art - Tribute to the Feminine 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Mosaic art is experiencing a modern-day revival thanks to Guglielmo Zanette, who directs the Mosaic Young Talent Competition with artists trained at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli the oldest mosaic school in
Feb. 7 – La Dolce Vita at WMODA
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Celebrate the Venetian Carnival, Mardi Gras, and the “sweet life” at WMODA during this entertaining program, included with regular museum admission. At 11:00 am, Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator, will introduce Chihuly’s Venetian connections and the Murano maestri who are
Feb. 8 – Let LOVE Guide Your Way
Sunday, February 8 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm Let LOVE Guide You to WMODA for a private screening of Lloyd Goradesky’s new documentary about his Love and Universal Kindness project, which has melted the hearts of our museum visitors for many years. On Sunday, February 8, meet Lloyd and the
Feb. 21 – Splash!
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Dive into WMODA to explore the wonders of the deep, created by contemporary ceramic and glass artists. See how the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water have been combined to create the Fired Arts in the Splash! exhibition. Discover all
