The exhibition will temporarily close from January 7 through January 18. Upon reopening, it will include additional illustrations Pinkney created for The Ugly Duckling, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Uncle Remus Tales and other well-known children's stories.
A native of Philadelphia, Pinkney attended the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts). He worked as a designer and illustrator for several companies before opening his own studio in 1971. His first book, The Adventures of Spider: West African Folktales, was published in 1964. Since then, he has illustrated over 80 children's books and won numerous awards, including five Caldecott Honor Medals and five Coretta Scott King Awards.
In conjunction with Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails, the museum presents "Read-Aloud Tours for Young Children" on Thursday mornings from January 31 through March 6. Featuring story time in the gallery followed by an art-making activity, these tours are for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and families may sign up for one or more programs by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org. Read-Aloud Tours are free to Brandywine Conservancy members. For non-members, the tours are included in regular museum admission.
The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated publication titled Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails. The publication includes the artist's commentary on his influences, his techniques and some thoughts regarding the books he has illustrated.
Jerry Pinkney will speak about his work on February 2 at 1 p.m. in the Museum Lecture Room. Following the talk, until 4 p.m., Mr. Pinkney will sign copies of his books and the exhibition publication in the second floor lobby. Books illustrated by Mr. Pinkney, including Aesop's Fables and The Little Red Hen are available for sale in the Museum Shop and online at www.brandywinemuseumshop.org. For the book signing, there is a limit of three signed books per person. The lecture and book signing are included in regular museum admission.
Wilmington Trust has generously provided support for Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails. HarperCollins Children's Books and Dial Books for Young Readers gave much-needed funding for the exhibition and the accompanying illustrated publication, which is available in the Museum Shop and online at www.brandywinemuseumshop.org.
The Brandywine River Museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Day. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors ages 65 and over, students, and children over six; free for children under six and members. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit the museum's website at www.brandywinemuseum.org.