EXHIBITIONS
In The West Gallery
© 1987 by Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
80/40: Celebrating the Birthdays of Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
February 10 - August 30, 2009
In celebration of Eric Carle's 80th Birthday and the 40th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Museum has organized a special exhibition that chronicles both Eric's life and career. From his childhood art and advertising work to some of the history behind the creation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the visitor will experience the full spectrum of Eric's creative genius.
From THE POOH STORY BOOK by A. A. Milne, Illustrations by E. H. Shepard, copyright © 1928
By E. P.Dutton, renewed © 1965 by A. A. Milne. Used by permission of Dutton Children's Books,
A Division of Penguin Young Readers Group,
A Member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
In The Central Gallery
The World of Pooh: Selections from the Penguin Young Readers Group Collection
May 15 - November 1, 2009
Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved animals in children's literature. Making his first appearance in 1926 in
Winnie-the-Pooh and again in the 1928 sequel,
The House at Pooh Corner, this "bear of little brain" has been immortalized by the words of author A. A. Milne and the simple but enduring illustrations of E. H. Shepard. Together with his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger, Pooh's adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood have enchanted readers young and old for over eight decades, and have been described as one of the greatest celebrations of childhood.
Through the generosity of Penguin Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., The Carle is the long-term repository of 125 drawings by Shepard. To celebrate the release of
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood (October 2009), the first-ever official sequel to these much-loved books, we are pleased to exhibit selections from these engaging paintings and drawings.
Courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA).
In The East Gallery
Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75
July 3 - November 1, 2009
In celebration of Tomie dePaola's 75th birthday, The Carle is organizing a major retrospective of his career, Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75. Curated by renowned authority of children's literature and biographer of Tomie dePaola, Barbara Elleman, the exhibition will comprise works from his favorite books such as Strega Nona: An Old Story, Bill and Pete to the Rescue, and Big Anthony and the Magic Ring as well as examples of his non-picture book art. Themes will include characters, personified animals, and heart motifs. The exhibition will explore the artist's profound appreciation of design and art history to underscore his multivalent talents.
Click here for events and programming related to this exhibition.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
In The Auditorium
Putumayo Kids* Picnic Playground Tour
Featuring Jay Mankita
August 1, 2009
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join in the fun as Putumayo Kids presents musical treats from around the world. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jay Mankita, has presented thousands of concerts throughout the Northeastern United States and drives a van that runs on recycled vegetable oil.
*A division of Putumayo World Music, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through great music from around the world. For more information, visit www.putumayokids.com.
In The Reading Library
Meet Melanie Hope Greenberg
August 8, 2009
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Melanie Hope Greenberg, 32-year Brooklyn Heights resident and longtime author/illustrator of children's books gets inspiration for her books from the neighborhood around her. Join her as she reads from her books and shares the stories behind her stories.
Illustration from SING, PIERROT, SING, copyright © 1983 by Tomie dePaola
In The Auditorium
Making the Invisible Visible:
From Ideas to Illustration
with Tomie dePaola
August 15, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Tomie dePaola as he takes us through the development of a picture book including the stories behind an idea and the creation of the art that illustrates it. Book signing to follow.
In The Reading Library
Meet Mother Goose
August 22, 2009
12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Mother Goose, beloved author of nursery rhymes, as she recites rhymes, sings songs, plays games, and tells a story. Marcia Estabrook, assuming the personality of Elizabeth Vertigoose, reputed by at least one source to be the "real" Mother Goose, educates and entertains through dynamic and spontaneous interaction with her audience.
Photo by Motoko Inoue
At The Museum
Meet Eric Carle
August 23, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
A limited number of tickets will be distributed the day of the event. No tickets are available in advance.
Get in early! Become a Member and enter at 11:00 am! Click here for details. Click here to view our FAQ's about the Meet Eric Carle event.
Illustration from 26 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE copyright © 1999 by Tomie dePaola
At The Museum
Annual Educators' Open House
with Tomie dePaola
October 15, 2009
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Free - All educators welcome!
Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special presentation by Tomie dePaola followed by a book signing. Tour the dePaola exhibition, gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what's happening at the Museum this Fall. Free materials for libraries and classrooms. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Reservations are required (413.658.1126)
In The Auditorium
Meet Tomie dePaola
October 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hear from one of the most popular creators of children's books as Tomie talks about his process and tells some of the stories behind his books. Known for his special way with color, line, detail, and design, he has been honing his skills since that day in kindergarten when he told his art teacher, "Real artists don't copy!"
At The Museum
Pancakes for Breakfast
with Tomie dePaola
October 18, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adults $10 (Members $6), Children $5 (Members $3), Family of Four $25 (Members $15)
An event to benefit the Carle!
First Seating - 9:00 am
Second Seating - 10:15 am
Not only can Tomie write a book about pancakes, he can flip them too! Enjoy pancakes in the Café, a short dePaola film in the Auditorium, art-making in the Studio, and a storytime led by Tomie.
Book signing to follow
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
IN THE ART STUDIO
Drawing from Art and Nature (Session II)
August 3, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
Aug 3 - 6
Ages 5-7 (Class size 4-8 children)
Drawing inspiration from the Museum's galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we‘ll experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Drawing Picture Stories
August 11, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
August 11 - 14
Ages 8-11 (Class size 6-10)
Join author/illustrator, David Costello as he explores how to tell a story with pictures. Learn how picture book and comic artists illustrate emotions and the passage of time. Experiment with some basic drawing skills through individual and collaborative work, and have fun!
Instructor: Author/ Illustrator David Costello
Special Sundays
August 16, 2009
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!
Mapping Imaginary Worlds
September 2 - October 13, 2009
Using the Hundred Acre Wood as inspiration, transform a map into your own enchanted place.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
A Book in Hand: Leading Multiple Copy Storytimes with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
August 7, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
3 PDPs. Explore how using multiple copies of a single picture book during storytimes and/or classroom circle-times can benefit babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults alike. Through this innovative approach to looking, listening, learning, and communicating, connections will be made between visual and verbal literacy while examining the picture book as a visual art form and a physical object. Instructor: Megan Lambert
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
A Space to Create
August 15, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
4 PDPs. Support children's development and creativity through the creation of a mini studio in your home or classroom. This workshop, designed for teachers and parents of toddlers through elementary-aged students, explores the components of a vibrant art space, offers tips and resources for creating one, and explores the underlying principles and philosophies that guide the Museum's Art Studio program. Since no trip to the Art Studio would be complete without time to make art, we'll also experiment with materials from our list of favorites. Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
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For more information, please contact:
Jennifer O'Connell
Development and Marketing Assistant
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
t (413) 658-1145
f (413) 658-1139
jennifero@carlemuseum.org
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