The Carle Honors 2008 Benefit Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The University Club, New York
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce the date and recipients of the 3rd Annual Carle Honors, a unique constellation of awards designed to recognize four distinct forms of creative vision and long-term dedication to the art of the picture book and its vital role in supporting art appreciation, early literacy, and critical thinking.
The four categories acknowledge the pivotal contributions not only of the field's most innovative Artists, but also the equally significant work of the editors, designers, educators, and other Mentors who champion the art form; of the Angels whose generous financial support is crucial to making picture book art exhibitions, education programs, and related projects a reality; and of the Bridges—individuals and organizations—that have found inspired ways to bring the art of the picture book to larger audiences through work in other fields.
This year’s distinguished roster of Carle Honors recipients includes Maurice Sendak (Artist), Vanita and Jim Oelschlager (Angels), Susan Hirschman (Mentor), and Jim Trelease (Bridge). Each has had a tremendous impact on enriching the field of children’s illustrated literature and expanding audience and support for the same.
The Carle Honors will be awarded at a special Benefit Gala at New York’s University Club on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the presentation of awards at 7:30 p.m. The event’s 300 guests will include Museum founders Eric and Barbara Carle, Carle Honors recipients, Museum patrons and members of the Board of Trustees, luminaries from the field of children’s illustrated literature, and representatives from early childhood education and advocacy and children’s media.
For more information, please contact Nora Maroulis, Director of Development and Marketing, at (413) 658-1111 or email noram@picturebookart.org.
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Special Event
The Carle Honors 2008
September 23, 2008
6:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate this year’s Carle Honors recipients:
Maurice Sendak - Artist
Jim and Vanita Oelschlager - Angels
Susan Hirschman - Mentor
Jim Trelease - Bridge
The University Club
One West 54th Street
New York, NY
For more information, please contact Nora Maroulis, Director of Development and Marketing, at (413) 658-1111 or email noram@picturebookart.org.
www.picturebookart.org/CarleHonors