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The Carle is the international champion for picture-book art. We collect, preserve, and present picture-book art for audiences passionate about art and books.
Franz Marc, Genesis: Creation of the Animals I, 1914. Gift of Mrs. John Wintersteen (Bernice M. McIlhenny), class of 1925, Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, MA, SC 1957.72. Public domain. Eric Carle, Illustration for The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. Collection of The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 2011 PRH LLC.
Eric Carle, Illustration for Animals Animals by Laura Whipple. Collection of the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 1989 Penguin Random House LLC.
Juana Martinez-Neal, Illustration for La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books). Museum Purchase. © 2017 Juana Martinez-Neal.
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This special performance will feature narration of The Story of Ferdinand in an interactive presentation that will involve the audience!
Celebrate autumn as Kari Percival shares her new book Fall Day All Day.
As part of The Carle After Dark series, come experiment with the power of color through activities and art making!
Enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!
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