Join us for an exciting day of workshops, lectures, book signings, and conversation with noted comic artists and historians in celebration of LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel.
Artists Howard Cruse, Marc Hempel, Jack Purcell, R. Sikoryak, Lauren Weinstein, and Mark Wheatley will be with us to discuss their work, lead drawing demonstrations, and inspire the creation of comics of your own. Comic art collector Scott Eder, graphic novel historian Robin Brenner, and author/art critic David A. Berona will offer insights into the evolution of the field and the current comics marketplace. Be a part of our wet ink sessions and mini comic exchange! Refreshments will be served, and lunches will be available for purchase.
Scheduled Events
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Welcome to the Norman Rockwell Museum With Curator of Education, Tom Daly, and
LitGraphic Curator, Martin Mahoney
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Graphic Novels: An Illustrated History A lively visual history by Robin Brenner, librarian and Eisner Award Juror
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10:30 a.m.
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Graphic Novels: An Illustrated History A lively visual history by Robin Brenner, librarian and Eisner Award Juror
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11:30 a.m.
| Drawing in the Galleries: An On-Site Demonstration With graphic novelist, Lauren Weinstein, whose original illustrations for Girl Stories are on view.
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11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wet Ink! Create and Post Your Own Comic Art A drop in, hands-on workshop with Jack Purcell, comic book artist and educator
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12 p.m.
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Wordless Books: The Original Graphic Novels Author and library director David Berona will offer an illustrated look at his new book
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1 p.m.
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Creating Comics: A Conversation with Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley Comic creators Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley, whose art for Breathtaker is on view, will discuss their work with comic art collector and historian Warren Bernard.
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2 p.m.
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Howard Cruse’s Comics Vault Artist Howard Cruse will offer personal commentary on his comic art, which currently is on view
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3 p.m.
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Collecting Comics Personal viewpoints on collecting by Scott Eder, founder of the Scott Eder Gallery and Comic Book Art Dot Com.
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4 p.m.
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Book Signing With David Berona, Robin Brenner, Howard Cruse, Marc Hempel, R. Sikoryak, Mark Wheatley, and Lauren Weinstein
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4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Carousel and Wet Ink Reception A series of comic slide shows by artists, with illustrator and cartoonist, R. Sikoryak, and graphic novelist Lauren Weinstein. Join us for refreshments!
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All Day Mini Comic Exchange Share your art with fellow artists and comics aficionados. Tables will be available for your use.
Free with Museum admission. Children 18 and under are free. Please be advised that graphic novels sometimes address adult subject matter. Parental discretion is advised.
We look forward to seeing you! For more information call 413 298 4100 ext 260.
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Experience;)
