Museum of American Illustration
128 E 63rd St btwn Park and Lexington Aves.
New York City, NY
(212) 838-2560
Subway: F to Lexington Ave 63rd St.
Hours: Tue 10am–8pm; Wed–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat noon–4pm
Cost: Free admission for exhibit; special events may have a fee
Ages: 2 exhibits are fine for all ages (2010 Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration, Summer Illustration Art Academy Exhibition), the other 2 may not be appropriate for kids.
The Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg, on behalf of the City of New York, will be proclaiming the second week of November as Illustration Week. A representative from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will be presenting the Proclamation during the Summer Illustration Art Academy Reception at the Society of Illustrators on Friday, November 5 at 5pm.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, November 4, 6-8pm
“Ten Times Over”
Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street
A retrospective of Fernanda Cohen's commercial and personal work.
Friday, November 5, 5-8pmSummer Illustration Art Academy Exhibition and Reception
A gallery opening at the Society of Illustrators featuring the works of students from the Summer Illustration Art Academy; an NEA sponsored program that took place in July in collaboration with the NYC Parks and Recreation Department After School Program.
(Note: This may not be an open event, as a RSVP was required by Oct. 20th)
http://www.societyillustrators.org/Events-and-Programs/Special-Events/2010/Summer-Illu-Academy-Party/Summer-Illustration-Art-Academy-Reception.aspx
Monday, November 8, 6:30-8:30pm
The Universe of Gary BasemanAt the Society of Illustrators
Baseman will talk about his work process, the rich life he's built for his memorable characters, and how he's revolutionizing our understanding of art--yet again--by transitioning from canvas and toys into live performances that engage his audience beyond its expectations.
$15 non-members, $10 members, $7 students
RSVP@societyillustrators.org
Tuesday, November 9, 6:30-9:30pm
Illustrators Sketch Night at the Society of Illustrators
Illustrators will pose alongside professional models as the Dining Room transforms into a large sketch studio. The live jazz will be performed by The Half-Tones featuring Joe Ciardiello and Barry Blitt, award winning illustrators who are also professional musicians. Open to the public.
$15/$7 students
Tuesday, November 9, 6-8pm
Festival of Fame Speakers Series: Matthew Carter and Christoph NiemannAt the Art Director's Club
Matthew Carter and Christoph Niemann will speak with Nicholas Blechman on the occasion of their indiction into the ADC Hall of Fame this year.
Purchase tickets online.
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30-8:30pm
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At the Society of Illustrators
Cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter and children's book author and illustrator Jules Feiffer has had a remarkable career turning contemporary urban anxiety into witty and revealing commentary for over fifty years.
$15 non-members, $10 members, $7 studentsRSVP@societyillustrators.org
Thursday, November 11, 7-11pm
AI-AP Party
Angel Orensanz Foundation
Saturday, November 13, 3-10pm
Pictoplasma at Parsons
The New School for DesignPictoplasma returns to New York with select screenings, artist lectures, panels and presentations of the very best in international character design and art. Featuring: Nathan Jurevicius, Peter de Sève, Craig Redman, Rilla Alexander, Aaron Stewart, Motomichi Nakamura and Andy Kehoe.
http://www.societyillustrators.org/At-the-Museum/2010/Illustration-Week/Illustration-Week.aspx
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