Young at Art: A Selectionof Caldecott Book Illustrations

October 21 - November 30

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Through picture books, readers embark on visual journeys that engage all of the senses and encourage curious, imaginative and thoughtful interactions with the world around them. Since 1938, the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, has recognized the significant impact of art on early reading experiences, awarding the Caldecott Medal for excellence in this area. Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, the prestigious and highly coveted medal is awarded annually to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The exhibition Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations includes original illustrations from Caldecott Medal recipients and from “runner-up” Honor books, as well as other illustrations by award-winning artists.

This exhibition of works from Wichita Falls Museum of Art’s permanent collection celebrates the vision and talent of twenty-eight award-winning artists, including the first Caldecott Award recipient Dorothy P. Lathrop (1938), two-time winner Chris Van Allsburg (1982, 1986), and Maurice Sendak (1964), whose work Where the Wild Things Are, like Van Allsburg’s Jumanji and The Polar Express, was adapted for the big screen. These illustrations are widely recognized not only as artistic classics in children’s literature but also as the source of countless beloved memories for the young and young at heart.

More than mere relics of the carefree days of youth, picture books occupy a unique place in our cultural landscape. For generations, images have worked alongside text, not in any subordinate manner, but as crucial components in the construction and exploration of story worlds. The transformative power of picture books is undeniable for the many ways young readers are invited to enthusiastically participate in reading.

The Caldecott Collection of Children’s Book Illustrations is part of the permanent collection of the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas. The museum has collected children’s book illustrations for more than fifty years.

Curated by Danny Bills, curator of collections and exhibitions at Wichita Falls Museum of Art, and organized by Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University, Young at Art is part of ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Check out these events that are in conjunction withYoung at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations

FREE FAMILY FUN

BOO BASH 2019

SATURDAYOCTOBER 261 - 4 PM

Chris Van Allsburg (b. 1949), Jumanji,

1980; graphite, 15 1/2 x 17 inches;

Courtesy of Wichita Falls

Museum of Art at Midwestern

State University

Jumanji (1995)November 1 7:30 pm Rated PG Free and open to the public.

Friday Night Movies at the Hayner Centerpresents

Tim BowersPresentation & Demonstration**Tickets are required

for this free event. Tickets available after

September 16th.

Saturday 1 pmNovember 9, 2019

Join native Trojan, artist Tim Bowers for a free presentation and demonstration. Tim is an illustrator of popular children’s books such as Dream Big, Little Pig by Kristi Yamaguchi, Dinosaur Pet by Neil Sedaka and Footloose by Kenny Loggins. He is known for his humorous and whimsical characters. Two of his children’s book titles have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. Bowers has created hundreds of greeting card illustrations, including many top selling cards. Tim is also an award winning fine artist, creating finely detailed miniature paintings.

Pick up your free ticket at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center beginning September 16th. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis.

THE POLAR EXPRESS Interactive Movie

November 13 6:30 pmFree family event *Pre-registration required

Register by calling the Troy-Miami County Public Library at (937) 339-0502 ext. 128

Troy-Miami County Public Library 419 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373

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This presentation is in conjunction with the Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations exhibit at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center from October 21 - November 30.

Altrusa International of Troy, Ohio will hoststory times at the Hayner Center featuring exhibited works.Stories, dates and times are TBA.See www.troyhayner.org for information.

Through picture books, readers embark on visual journeys that engage all of the senses and encourage curious, imaginative and thoughtful interactions with the world around them.

The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy

and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner.

Public HoursMonday 7 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm,

Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Admission to the Hayner Center is free.