OutClique Magazine July 2026
WMODA Executive Director and Curator Louise Irvine, along with glass artist Chelsea Rousso, are included in the OutClique Magazine article Broward County Cultural Division Celebrates 50 Years Of Arts Funding And Support. Click on the images below to read the article. Go to OutClick Magazine.
1000 Mermaids at WMODA
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
Paul Stankard: A Life Crafting Beauty
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
Serendipity in Somerset
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
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
By Louise Irvine On August 1, curious minds of all ages will gather at WMODA to hear Kiki Sylvain, an expert on butterflies, tell the story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis. Kiki is a professional butterfly breeder and artist, and her interactive educational workshop ties the wonders of the natural world with the museum’s beautiful collection
Protected: An Afternoon Affair…I Am an American!
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Butterfly Magic Interactive Experience
Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 11:00am to 12:30pm Experience the life of a butterfly up close! Join Kiki Sylvain of SK Butterflies for an engaging morning designed to inspire curiosity and an appreciation for nature while surrounded by the magnificent collections at WMODA. Kiki is a professional butterfly breeder and
The Art of Giving Back
To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, a national movement called “America Gives” is encouraging citizens to embrace July as a season of service. At WMODA, we recognize the vital importance of volunteers to preserving and sharing the beauty and brilliance of the Fired Arts with our community. The Enduring Power
More than a Museum!
We often proudly proclaim that WMODA is more than a museum, and this has once again been validated by two prestigious awards in the 2026 Miami New Times Readers’ Poll. WMODA has won “Best Gallery” and “Best Art Institution” in recognition of our success in exhibiting, educating, and promoting art
Celebrate the American Spirit at WMODA
A Special Invitation for Our Members Sunday, July 26, 20262:00 to 4:00 pm As we reflect on America’s history this July, we offer our gratitude to our valued WMODA members. Your enthusiasm ensures that the magnificent stories of our Fired Arts masterpieces remain accessible and burning bright for our community.
