Gallery Exhibit: The Magic Of Storybook Animals- Opening Day Oct 2
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 10/02/2022
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Opening Day Events:
Sunday, October 2, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come join us! Throughout Opening Day, illustrators and authors will be onsite to meet visitors and to sign and sell their books. Live animals on the front lawn will greet visitors. Art workshops will be held in the painting studio led by illustrators, Milanka Rearden (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) and Michael Garland (12:45 - 2:15 pm). Watch the artists at work during easel demos, featuring illustrators, Terry Taylor (11:30 am), Chad Wallace (1:00 pm), Nancy Armo (1:30 pm), Marisabina Russo (2:00 pm), and Ann Ladd (2:30 pm). Enjoy a storytime with the illustrators themselves, beginning with Amalia Hoffman (11:30 am), more to be announced. To close the day, there will be a special memorial tribute for illustrators Susan Jeffers, Ted Lewin, and Jerry Pinkney featuring a musical interlude by a RAC Music Student (3:10 - 3:15 pm) and a number of testimonial speakers (3:15 - 4:00 pm).
Additional Workshops & Events:
Saturday, November 5
10:30 - 11:30 am Mask Making with Ann Ladd
11:15 am - 12:35 pm Animal Locomotion with Gwen Millard
1:00 - 2:00 pm Live Animal Sketching (Ages 5 - 9) with Alison Nicholls
2:00 - 3:00 pm Live Animal Sketching (Ages 10 - Adult) with Alison Nicholls
3:15 - 4:00 pm Music Concert for All: Animal Themed
The events are free. Pre-registration is suggested.
To arrange a group or family tour, contact sarahmackay@ryeartscenter.org
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