In The East Gallery
Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children
March 16 - June 13, 2010
Legendary artist Antonio Frasconi turns ninety-one this year. Raised in Uruguay by Italian parents, Frasconi came to New York to pursue his dream of being an artist — and was quickly recognized as one of the most innovative illustrators of his time. Best known for his intricate woodcuts and powerful social commentary, Frasconi also created a beautiful series of children’s books, inspired by the birth of his sons, Pablo and Miguel. One of his best known, See and Say: A Picture Book in Four Languages [1955], was groundbreaking — a book not as much about learning to speak four different languages as it was to experience them as part of Frasconi’s vision of a vast and complex world. In addition to the original art from his picture books, the exhibition includes books created in such small editions they are rarely available to a wide audience for viewing.

Click here to see a short video of Antonio Frasconi making his wood cuts.

Members Only Event
Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children
Exhibition Opening Reception
March 27, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Into The Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a presentation by curator Jane Bayard Curley, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Monday, March 22 to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
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In The Art Studio
Printmaking
April 3, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $30)
Ages 8-10 (Class size 4-10 children)
The perfect opportunity to explore the processes and possibilities of printmaking. Participants will explore linoleum and woodblock prints created by Eric Carle and Antonio Frasconi, design and print their own images, experiment with color and exchange prints with each other.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
ImPRESSive Prints
April 7 - May 25, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Inspired by Antonio Frasconi’s woodblock prints, make your own stamp.

In The Art Studio
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
April 25, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $40)
Teen / Adult Workshop (Ages 15 and up)
No fancy studio space needed! We’ll play with multiple printing techniques to incorporate into your collages, books, and homemade gifts. Enjoy a private viewing of Antonio Frasconi and Eric Carle’s wood block prints in the galleries. Bring home a portfolio of color prints made by yourself and your classmates exchanged at the end of the workshop.
Instructor:Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Meet Award-winning Illustrators
Mary Azarian and Barry Moser
April 25, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Learn about the process of wood carving and engraving from these consummate printmakers. Book signing to follow

In The Art Studio
Printmakers in Person
May 2, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Carle welcomes visiting artist, woodcut and linocut printmaker Neil Brigham, joined by Carle Educator and collagraph printmaker Diana MacKenzie. Both artists are members of Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA. This is a great opportunity to see the artist at work as they demonstrate their processes and work on their newest print projects. Stop in to ask questions and learn more about printmaking.

In The Auditorium
Into and out of the Wood: From Wood Engraving to Scratchboard
May 29, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Beth Krommes, 2009 Caldecott winner, will discuss her medium and her mission to create artwork that is joyful in spirit, universal in nature, and accessible and affordable to others.

In The Auditorium
Printmaking for a Better Planet
June 5, 2010
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Hear four artists from Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence discuss their processes and challenges of switching over to “greener” printmaking methods and the implications of digital technology on the printmaking process. Moderated by Liz Chalfin, Director of Zea Mays, a studio which honors the rich tradition of printmaking by exploring alternatives that are safe for artists and the environment.

Demonstrations to follow in the Art Studio from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

For more information about Zea Mays Printmaking visit www.zeamaysprintmaking.com.