About WMOCA
We believe art belongs to everyone.
The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art brings the world of contemporary art to the northern half of Wisconsin. Through exhibitions, performances and hands-on education, we connect our community to working artists and the ideas shaping culture today. Admission is free for everyone.
Our story
For more than a century, the Wausau Club stood at the center of the city’s life. It began as a private club for a few, and over the years it became the place where generations of Wausau families celebrated weddings, proms and milestones. When the building sat empty, artist David Anthony Hummer saw a home for world-class contemporary art, open to everyone.
In October 2017, the historic Wausau Club, built in 1901–1902 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reopened as the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. Once a private club, it is now open to all.
Our founder
David Anthony Hummer, Founder
David grew up in Wausau in a home filled with art and encouragement from his parents, Donald and Carol Hummer. An internationally acclaimed artist, he saw how much of the world’s best contemporary art, well known on the coasts and in Europe, never reached the Midwest. He believed that world-class art should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. WMOCA is how he made that belief real.
What we do
Exhibitions
Contemporary art from around the world, free to all.
Classes & Workshops
Small, hands-on instruction from working and professional artists.
Events & Performances
Openings, music and gatherings that bring our community together.
The Grand Ballroom
A storied room for weddings, galas and celebrations.
Our home
The building is part of the experience. Its architecture, woodwork and beautifully restored original wood floors tell the story of Wausau’s past, while the work on its walls looks toward the future.
Meet our team
Heather Becker, Executive Director
Caroline Meehean, Managing Director
Kara Lasiewicz, Curator
Beau Lasiewicz, Visual Arts Manager
Deb Maccagnano, Workshop Coordinator
Join us
WMOCA exists because of the people who show up for it: visitors, artists, donors and volunteers.