Pat Godin Waterfowl Carving

2019 Ward's World Bird Carving Competition

Experience the life, work, and legacy of 17-time World Champion winner Pat Godin. His work has been displayed in the Ward Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and in many private collections. Godin has the unique distinction of having won Best in World titles at the Ward World Championship at least… Read more »

Carving Out Her Niche

Brown Pelican by Lynn Branson (2017)

Women have been an important force in the field of carving since its inception. This new exhibit will bring light to the stories of many of wildfowl art’s most influential and inspirational women, from Edna Perdew (Henry, IL) and her work on Illinois river decoys, to Lynn Branson (Courtenay, BC, Canada), the only woman yet… Read more »