Jerry Pinkney and the Power of Change Through Children's Literature

  • January 14, 2023 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Katonah Museum of Art

    134 Jay Street
    Katonah, New York 10536
Ticket Price $0.00-$25.00 This event is now over
Description

Please join the Katonah Museum of Art for Jerry Pinkney and The Power of Change Through Children’s Literature, a panel discussion and reception to commemorate Jerry Pinkney’s legacy in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. 

The discussion, moderated by Andrea Davis Pinkney, will celebrate Jerry Pinkney’s long-reaching impact in the field of children's literature, and illuminate the power of books to shape civil societies, and themes of social justice and civil rights more broadly. Participating in the panel discussion are Jesse Bourdon, Director of the Croton Free Library; Andrew Jackson, Director Emeritus of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center; and Mollie Welsh Kruger, Fieldwork Advisor and Instructor at Bank Street College of Education. 

Accompanying the evening will be an interactive musical performance by duo Nothing but Velvet, which consists of Farrell and Betsy Hutchinson who, through music and voice, will deepen the evening’s conversation on social justice. Farrell and Betsy are known for their soulful and emotive performances, which include the opening reception of Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books at the New York Historical Society and the Carle Honors Art Auction of the Eric Carle Museum. Their music spreads messages of love and hope, and they are passionate about using their talents to make a positive impact in the world. 

This evening is made possible through the generous support of Neal Porter Books and Holiday House, and La Ruth Hackney Gray. 

Please contact Lorena Liñero Lopez at events@katonahmuseum.org for any questions.

 

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  • Strollers are allowed in the galleries, but they must be pushed by adults at all times.
  • We ask that children younger than 12 be supervised by an adult at all times.
Date & Time

Sat, Jan 14, 2023 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

Katonah Museum of Art

134 Jay Street
Katonah, New York 10536 Katonah Museum of Art
Katonah Museum of Art

The Katonah Museum of Art is a non-collecting institution geared towards visual arts, located in Katonah, New York. The Museum presents changing exhibitions that cross a spectrum of artistic disciplines, cultures, and historical periods. Housed in an elegant building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Katonah Museum of Art originates three to four major exhibitions annually.

With each exhibition, artists, curators, and other specialists present art through programs, lectures, and workshops designed for visitors of all ages. The Pollack Family Learning Center uses a visual and interactive environment that encourages children and their parents to participate in hands-on projects. The Katonah Museum also offers outdoor concerts, evening cocktail parties, international travels, and trips to other museums and private collections. An outdoor Sculpture Garden, shaded by towering pines, displays contemporary works.

From the beginning, the KMA was committed to presenting exceptional art from all cultures and time periods. The founders’ decision to be a non-collecting institution resulted in a dynamic and flexible exhibition program, which remains one of the most distinctive features of the Museum. The KMA offers lectures, films, workshops, concerts and other events for a general audience; and presents innovative and substantive programs for nearly 100 member schools and community organizations. The Museum's outreach programs for the local Latino immigrant population are at the forefront of community-based education programs.

Its exhibitions, events, and educational programs invite everyone to experience and reflect on the impact and transformative power of the visual arts.

 

The Katonah Museum of Art is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County government with the support of County Executive George Latimer.

The Katonah Museum of Art’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.


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