This exhibition held in the West Gallery illustrates how -  As a child, Eric Carle became interested in insects, a curiosity sparked by his father, who took him on walks in the woods and fields, exploring the tiny creatures that lived there. In Bees, Butterflies, and Other Bugs, The Museum celebrates the wings, stings, and crawling things that have appeared throughout Carle's career, rang...

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The exhibition is a partial celebration of the 25th anniversary of the book’s publication. Heralded as one of the first post-modern picture books where a unified linear narrative was rejected, the book comprises four possible stories arranged in four panels per page which the reader can read according to their preference.  The visitor will be able to gain a deeper understanding of Macau...

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In this exhibition Fred Marcellino’s artwork can be divided into three categories: his editorial work for magazines, his record cover and book jacket designs, and the crowning achievement of his career—his children’s book illustrations. In each arena, he quickly became one of the best.  A consummate draftsman, Marcellino employed watercolor and color pencil to sensitively po...

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This exhibition surveys the real-world origins of Alice, her evolving modern identity, Wonderland as an extension of Alice’s self, and international representations of her story.  As the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland marks its 150th birthday, we look back to examine how far Alice has come. Come fall down the rabbit hole and explore Alice as illustrated by Lewis Carroll...

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This exhibition introduces the ABCs of Carle’s own colorful career. It explores his themes, personal interests, and artistic techniques. Some of his most familiar characters are showcased alongside artworks on view for the first time. Carle recognizes the creative and inquisitive nature of children and he wants to—in his own words—“show them that learning is really both fas...

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To mark the centenary of William Pène du Bois’s birth (1916-1993), The Carle is pleased to host an exhibition of his work, borrowed primarily from the Estate, with a small selection from the Museum’s permanent collection.  In addition to being a prolific author and illustrator of children’s books, Pène du Bois catered to older audiences, serving as a correspond...

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March 8 - June 5, 2016 - In this exhibition twenty recently restored seminal paintings by Weisgard to their original splendor; they will make their public debut. Weisgard won the Caldecott Medal in 1947 for The Little Island, the product of another partnership with Wise Brown. He worked with other authors and wrote a handful of books himself. Original art from Cinderella (1939), Red Light/Gre...

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The Museum recently restored twenty seminal paintings by Weisgard to their original splendor; they will make their public debut in the exhibition.  Influenced by both mid-century modernism and American folk art, Weisgard incorporated different media—gouache, poster paint, crayon, chalk, decoupage, stenciling, and pen and ink—to create a new kind of children’s book. Exhibiti...

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April 5 - August 28, 2016 - This exhibition entices visitors to take a closer look at Carle’s art to uncover these hidden references. Flip labels reveal some of the people and places important to him.  Eric Carle has made many pieces of unforgettable art during a 50-year career that includes more than 70 books.

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April 14–July 24, 2016 - For this exhibition, the Mead Art Museum commissioned contemporary artists to complete these designs in the spirit of the Exquisite Corpse. Each participant was allowed to select designs from the Mead’s holdings and extend them into full compositions. They were given complete freedom to create anything they could imagine, as long as their creations were connect...

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