© 2001 by Jules Feiffer
In The East Gallery
Growing Every Which Way But Up: The Children’s Book Art of Jules Feiffer
October 25, 2011 - January 22, 2012
As an artist and writer of probing wit and uncommon humanity, Jules Feiffer has made a breathtakingly varied contribution to America’s cultural life. The Carle will honor his efforts as a children’s book author with this exhibition. Feiffer has excelled in journalism, in film, and off Broadway. The exhibition will focus on his equally prodigious talents as an author and illustrator of children’s books. Book-ended by his collaboration with Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth (1961) and The Odious Ogre (2010), the exhibition focuses on his own books. From I’m Not Bobby! and By The Side Of The Road, where Feiffer heralds “to heck with grownups,” to Bark, George where he aimed at taking the lid off the excessive worry. Feiffer found that picture-book artists and cartoonists lived by many of the same imperatives: the need to instantly grab the reader’s attention, the need to simplify without oversimplifying, and the need to keep the action moving. In sum, this will be a very lively exhibition.
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See a trailer of the Phantom Toll Booth documentary
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An interview with Leonard Marcus about the Annotated Phantom Tollbooth
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In The Art Studio
Dots that Walk, Lines that Talk
October 27 - December 6, 2011
Free with Museum admission
Drawing inspiration from Paul Klee’s quote, “A line is a dot that went for a walk,” and Jules Feiffer’s lines that twist, tumble and turn, have fun creating your own visual journey with marking tools and wash.
© 1995 by Jules Feiffer
Members Only Event
Members’ Opening Reception for
Growing Every Which Way But Up:
The Children’s Book Art of
Jules Feiffer
November 5, 2011
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition!
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org
In The Auditorium
Talking About Words and Pictures with
Caldecott Medalist, Beth Krommes
November 6, 2011
11:30 am
Doors open for this event at 11:00 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join The Carle’s bookseller, blogger, and book-lover, Andy Laties as he engages picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books
Book signing to follow
© 2004 by Jules Feiffer
At The Museum
Special Gallery Tour with Jules Feiffer
November 6, 2011
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Jules Feiffer as he reflects on his journey from political and social cartoonist and playwright to children’s book creator. Hear the stories behind some of his children’s books and his approach to illustration.
Book signing to follow
At The Museum
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Phantom Tollbooth
November 20, 2011
Free with Museum Admission
Enjoy a “pun-filled” day at The Carle. Explore the art of Jules Feiffer in the galleries, play with words and pictures in the art studio, and listen in on a conversation between The Phantom Tollbooth author Norton Juster and Leonard Marcus, author of the newly annotated version of the book. Come dressed as your favorite character, share a favorite pun, and join in the fun!
Program Schedule
NOTE: New start time!
12:00 – 5:00 pm Playing with Words and Pictures in the Art Studio
12:15 Film
1:00 – 2:00 pm Conversation with Norton Juster and Leonard S. Marcus including a screening of the trailer for the upcoming Phantom Tollbooth documentary. Book signing to follow
2:00 pm Storytime in the Reading Library featuring books written by Norton Juster
3:00 pm Film
In The Auditorium
An Evening with Jules and Kate Feiffer
December 8, 2011
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
(1 PDP) Pulitzer Prize-winning father and acclaimed children’s book author daughter have collaborated on a number of books. Whether seizing a moment in history or paying homage to a parent/child memory, this team is one you will not want to miss. Bound by love, respect and good humor Jules and Kate will share tales of their collaborations and thoughts on their craft in a presentation sure to entertain and inform all who attend.
Book signing to follow