A Friend Among Us: The Art of Brinton Turkle
Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016 Sunday May 7, 2017
December 13, 2016-May 7, 2017 During Museum Hours Tues.-Fri. 10:00am-4:00pm Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm Sun. 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 West Bay Rd. Amherst, MA 01002
Fees/Admission
Museum Admission: Adults-$9 Youth (1-18), Seniors, Students, and Teachers-$6 Family (2 youth and 2 adults)-$22.50
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Contact Information
Sandy Soderberg
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Description
Step back in time with Brinton Turkle and his tales of American lore. Whether set on the island of Nantucket or in the mountains of Appalachia, his stories and poetic imagery capture both the history and nuances of place. Turkle follows the escapades of a young Quaker boy in his Obadiah series, offers a surprising twist on a favorite fairy tale in Deep in the Forest, and sprinkles magic realism throughout the pages of Sky Dog. All work is from the museum’s permanent collection, generously donated by the artist’s children. A highlight is surely Turkle’s watercolor illustrations from Thy Friend, Obadiah, awarded a 1970 Caldecott Honor.
