The Mazza Medallion Awarded Biannually to an artist
The Mazza Medallion Awarded Biannually to an artist who uses a variety of media in book illustrations Recipients: -2008 - Diane Stanley -2006 - Paul O. Zelinsky -2004 - Robert Sabuda -2002 - Ed Young -2000 - Leo & Diane Dillon -1998 - Ted Rand -1996 - Marcia Brown
Gallery 1 • Entry Wall: Mazza Medallion Plaque, Yuri Salzman ABC tree, seasonal displays • North Wall: Cinderella exhibit—various versions representing different cultures Diversity exhibit— examples of artwork depicting cultural diversity, religious diversity and diversity of abilities (Michael J. Rosen, Ed Young, Wendell Minor) • South Wall: borders exhibit—add unity, interest and information to book design (Jan Brett, Ashley Bryan, Janet Wilson and others)
Gallery 1 Borders Exhibit
Gallery 1 Cinderella Exhibit Marcia Brown
Gallery 2 • West Wall: Perspective exhibit—involves making a flat piece of paper appear as if it has depth; also includes artist’s point of view (Korky Paul, Robert Sabuda) • Informational Book Exhibit—nonfiction, often containing history or science facts – (Bob Marstall, Cheryl Harness, Doug Keith, Patrick O’Brien) • South Wall: Mother Goose Exhibit—representing many cultures over many years (Barbara Cooney, Marcia Sewell, Alice and Martin Provensen) – Counting Exhibit—variety of imaginative ways to create counting books (Ralph Masiello, Barbara Garrison, Woodleigh Hubbard, Suse Mac. Donald)
Gallery 2 Examples of Informational Book Exhibits Bob Marstall Cheryl Harness
Gallery 2 Mother Goose Exhibit
Gallery 2 Counting Exhibit Suse Mac. Donald
Gallery 2 Perspective Exhibit
Gallery 3 • West Wall: Unusual Media Exhibit—utilizing a variety of media (Eric Carle, Elisa Kleven, Jill Chambers, David Wisniewski) • South Wall: Continuation of Unusual Media Exhibit (Robin Brickman, Barbara Reid, Jeanette Canyon, Victoria Raymond) • East Wall: Christopher Canyon Exhibit—Ohio Book Artist, using a variety of techniques and media—John Denver’s songs and appreciation for nature
Gallery 3 Unusual Media Exhibit Jeanette Canyon David Wisniewski
Gallery 3 Unusual Media Exhibit (cont. )
Gallery 3 Christopher Canyon Exhibit
Gallery 4 • South Wall: Printmaking Exhibit—creating a different look – (Marcia Brown, Ed Emberley, Ashley Wolff, Robert Sabuda, Arthur Geisert, Diana Pomeroy, Ashley Bryan) • East Wall: Hardie Gramatky Exhibit—honoring his life and work -Replica of his desk, including his drawing and painting tools -Photographic view of East River, inspiring him to create “Little Toot” • Goldilocks and the Three Bears Exhibit—as told for many generations (Yuri Salzman, Paul Galdone)
Gallery 4 Print Making Exhibit Ashley Wolff Hardie Gramatky
Gallery 4 Print Making Exhibit (cont. ) Ed Emberly
Gallery 5 • South Wall: Historical Exhibit—artwork done in woodcuts (Kate Greenaway) -Stratemeyer Syndicate Exhibit—samples of artworks by various artists for his books (“Nancy Drew”, “ Hardy Boys”, “Bobbsey Twins”) • East Wall: Edward Mc. Candlish Exhibit—“Bunny Tots” series, games, -“Make a Book” appearing in Detroit Free Press -Artwork by Lois Lenski -Artwork by H. A. Rey – Curious George books -Artwork by Johnny Gruelle – Raggedy Ann creator
Gallery 5 (cont. ) • North Wall: Book Development Exhibit— process artists goes through before the final artwork is attained (Anita Lobel, Eric Rohmann) • Paper Engineering Exhibit—includes cut-outs, fold-outs, tunnel books, pop-ups and scanimation (Lothar Meggendorfer, Peter Newell, Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, Suse Mac. Donald, Keith Baker, Rufus Butler Seder)
Gallery 5 Paper Engineering Exhibit Rufus Butler Seder Robert Sabuda
Gallery 5 Toy Books Exhibit
Gallery 5 Historical Exhibit
Gallery 5 Historical Exhibit (cont. ) Lois Lenski Johnny Gruelle
Gallery 5 Historical Exhibit (cont. )
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