ILLUSTRATION: A HISTORICAL LOOK
Center for the Arts Gallery
Friday, February 8 ? Friday, March 7
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 7, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Spanning the 20th century, this comprehensive exhibition of historical illustration includes 50 original masterworks from the permanent collection of the Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration. Works represent each decade from 1890 ? 2000, demonstrating the evolution of the illustrator?s role in society. Included in the exhibit are early black-and-white illustrations created by Gibson and Raleigh, juicy story illustrations by LaGatta, Tepper, Cornwell and Helck, advertisements for cigarettes, automobiles and travel, 1950s story art by Whitmore, Whitcomb and Bowler, and works by the current stars of today, such as Kelley, Duillo, Fuchs and Hooks.
Admission is free.
