Woodmere Art Museum
$100,000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2023

To support Drawn to Music: The Art of Jerry Pinkney at the Woodmere Art Museum. The exhibition features approximately 75 works from throughout the career of Jerry Pinkney (1939– 2021), whose more than 100 illustrated books have reached millions globally. As a Black artist, Pinkney interpreted American history and identity through the lens of music throughout his career. The exhibition will be at Woodmere (September 2023–January 2024) and then at the Eric Carle Museum (February–July 2024), and it may travel to additional venues. Educational materials in a variety of formats for scholars, families, and teachers accompany the exhibition.

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