The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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“Illustrators 63” Exhibition
The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents Illustrators 63, an annual exhibit featuring the most outstanding works of the year by leading contemporary illustrators worldwide. Voted...More »
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“Fashion Illustration: The Visionaries, A Century of Illustrations from the Frances Neady Collection” Exhibition
The Society of Illustrators, NYC is a seminal exhibition curated from the archives of The Frances Neady Collection of Original Fashion Illustration held at the Special Collections of the Fashion Institute...More »
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“The Original Art” Exhibition
The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is proud to present The Original Art, an annual exhibit celebrating the fine art of children’s book illustration. Founded in 1980 by illustrators’...More »
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Maurice Sendak Exhibition
The Society of Illustrators presents a special exhibition of legendary artist Maurice Sendak’s work. Longtime friends and collectors Justin Schiller and Dennis M V David present a look at some of Sendak’s...More »
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“The Art of The Avengers and Other Heroes” Exhibition
The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is pleased to present an exhibition of original artwork showcasing characters from the Marvel Universe featuring the Avengers and other heroes....More »
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“Art by Liniers: Macanudo, The New Yorker, and Good Night, Planet” Exhibition
Liniers is the creator of the daily strip Macanudo and graphic novels for younger readers, including the critically acclaimed Good Night, Planet. Since 2014, he has been a cover contributor to The New...More »
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Mike Mignola ” Hellboy and Other Curious Objects”
The Museum of Illustration at The Society of Illustrators presents THE ART OF MIKE MIGNOLA: Hellboy and Other Curious Objects, a selection of works from Mike Mignola, comic artist and writer behind the...More »
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“The Art of MARCH: A Civil Rights Masterpiece” Exhibition
The Art of MARCH: A Civil Rights Masterpiece offers a unique opportunity for students to connect in a deeply personal way with the struggle for civil rights as lived by a major American icon and expressed...More »
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“Kovarsky’s World: Covers and Cartoons from The New Yorker” Exhibition
Anatol Kovarsky’s line was as light and assured as his humor. His technique was so light, so full of life. How wonderful to have a new page in Kovarsky’s world! -Mo Willems The Society of Illustrators...More »
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George Booth “A Cartoonist’s Life”
“Mister Berghwin is not himself lately. And the cat hasn’t been acting right, either” In the history of drawn cartoons the name George Booth brilliantly shines like an unshaded 60 watt (incandescent)...More »
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“The Art of Spider-Man” Exhibition
The first ever exhibition of original Spider-Man artwork by John Romita and other significant artists including Steve Ditko, Todd McFarlane, John Buscema, Ross Andru, Gil Kane, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard,...More »
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“Heroes of the Comics” Exhibition
What sets a fan’s heart beating faster than a classic comic? Its creator. Hundreds of these legendary artists have now been immortalized by celebrated portraitist Drew Friedman in Fantagraphics’ two-volume...More »
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Ralph Steadman “A Retrospective”
The Society of Illustrators presents a major retrospective to celebrate the work and career of iconic artist Ralph Steadman. This special exhibition will cover three floors of galleries and is a once-in-a-lifetime...More »
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“Seymour Chwast on War” Exhibition
The Society of Illustrators presents the exhibit Seymour Chwast on War, on display in the third floor Hall of Fame gallery. His peaceful demeanor not withstanding, for almost seven decades Seymour Chwast...More »
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“The Original Art 2015 An Annual Exhibit Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration”
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is proud to present The Original Art, an annual exhibit celebrating the fine art of children’s book illustration. Founded in 1980 by...More »
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“New York View: MTA Arts & Design Illustrates the City” Exhibition
Over the past thirty years, MTA Arts & Design (formerly Arts for Transit) has commissioned hundreds of artists to create award-winning visual and performing arts to enliven the public transit experience...More »
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Al Hirschfeld "Characterist"
The Society of Illustrators presents Al Hirschfeld, Characterist, an assemblage of 25 Hirschfeld drawings--many of which have never been exhibited before--that range from 1937 to 2000. This collecton of...More »
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"'Ice Age' To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios" Exhibition
A prehistoric squirrel scampers across an icy landscape, desperately clinging to his beloved acorn; a creative, young robot leaves his small town, with dreams of making it as a successful inventor; a rare,...More »
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Simms Taback Exhibition
Simms Taback was born in New York City in 1932. He grew up in the Bronx. In 1953 Simms graduated from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art. After a period of service in the U.S. Army, he worked...More »
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"Illustrators 54: Advertising and Institutional" Exhibition
The third of the three-part “Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 54,” the Advertising and Institutional Exhibit will be held at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators February 23...More »
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"Here's Looking At You Kid" Exhibition
Until the mid-20th century, American illustrators portrayed children as wholesome, often funny, always innocent. Taking up the theme were some of America’s most preeminent illustrators, among them William...More »
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"The Original Art 2011" Exhibition
Founded in 1980 by Illustrator and Art Director Dilys Evans, the Society of Illustrators presents "The Original Art" showcasing artwork from the year's best children's books. Selected by a jury of outstanding...More »
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"Rolling Stone and the Art of the Record Show" Exhibition
Each month from the 1970's onward, Rolling Stone has called upon an artist to create a piece of artwork to accompany its lead record review. These artists, spanning four decades help highlight the history...More »
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"Pulp Art: The Robert Lesser Collection" Exhibition
"Pulp Art: The Robert Lesser Collection," an exhibition of 88 rare paintings created for the front covers of popular fiction magazines in the first half of the twentieth century, will be on view in the...More »
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"2011 Student Scholarship Competition Exhibit"
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents the 2011 Student Scholarship Competition featuring the works of over two hundred of today's top college level illustration students....More »
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R. Crumb "Lines Drawn On Paper"
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents "R. Crumb: Lines Drawn On Paper," a diverse exhibition of work spanning the past four decades by the inimitable R. Crumb. This...More »
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"Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 53"
“Now in its 53rd year, the Annual Exhibition is the premier international showcase for illustrators. We’re honored to host this remarkable event, which celebrates the most outstanding illustrative works...More »
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"BLAB!: A Retrospective" Exhibition
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents "BLAB!: A Retrospective," a periodic anthology of works from leading contemporary illustrators, painters, sequential artists...More »
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"Illustrators 51" Annual Exhibition
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents the Annual Exhibition, Illustrators 51 featuring the works of over three hundred of today's top illustrators. From thousands...More »
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"An Evening with Alice 'Bunny' Carter" Art Talk
Alice A. Carter is an illustrator, writer and professor at the School of Art and Design at the San Jose State University. Her illustration clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Rolling Stone Magazine and...More »
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"J.C. Leyendecker: Famous American Illustrator" Film Screening
Screening of this 45 minute documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with Michael Schau, J.C. Leyendecker biographer; Roger Reed, owner of Illustration House and Terry Brown, co-curator of Americans...More »
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“Americans Abroad: J.C. Leyendecker and the European Academic Influence on American Illustration” Exhibition
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators presents “Americans Abroad: J.C. Leyendecker and the European Academic Influence on American Illustration.” The exhibit showcases the...More »