December 2018
Master of American Illustration – Frank E. Schoonover: Visions of America
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 24, 2019
This exhibition will explore the breadth of this Golden Age artist’s career, beginning with Schoonover’s art school experiences as a student in Pyle’s classes at the newly founded Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry in Philadelphia, beginning in 1896, and his time at the Chadds Ford Summer School in 1899, where he honed his skills among other gifted Pyle pupils.
Find out more »Exhibition: Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions
Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions traces the creative and geographical journey of Golden Age illustrator Frank Earle Schoonover (1877-1972). Schoonover’s dynamic adventure paintings and illustrations for literary classics were inspired by the belief that artists should live what they paint—an adage often repeated by his noted teacher, illustrator Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Among the more than 80 works in the exhibition are Schoonover’s historical book illustrations and dramatically stage adventure paintings for such classic stories as Kidnapped, Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family…
Find out more »Exhibition: Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 24, 2019
Working in the tradition of Frank E. Schoonover and the Golden Age masters, renowned illustrator Gregory Manchess has created a lavishly painted novel about the son of a famed polar explorer searching for his stranded father, and a lost city buried under snow in an alternate future. In Above the Timberline, when it started to snow, it didn’t stop for 1,500 years. The Pole Shift that ancient climatologists talked about finally came, the topography was ripped apart and the weather…
Find out more »Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 10, 2019
Exploring the commonality and distinctiveness of peoples and their traditions around the world through the art and stories in children’s picture books. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year are celebrated in 30 original works created by six award-winning children’s book illustrators, highlighting our shared hopes and dreams for our communities and families.
Find out more »Family Day! One Candle: Illustrating the Holidays
Meet illustrator Wendy Popp, whose art is on view in Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration. Wendy will offer insight into the creative process, and share background on One Candle, her illustrated book inspired by one family’s Hanukkah memories. Family gallery tours, art activities, festive treats, and a special booksigning are sure to inspire. Free for Museum members, or included with Museum admission. Children free to age 18.
Find out more »June 2019
Out of the Darkness: The Art of Frank Miller
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until October 27, 2019
Through the lens of his gritty worldview, Frank Miller has redefined the way comic books are written and drawn. Miller’s distinct style, world-building, and elevation of the anti-hero have awarded him every major comic book industry award and a global following. The exhibit will showcase over 100 original works created by Miller throughout his career and will include interactive displays designed by the artist.
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