Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books

Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books
Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books
Established 1982
Location The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH, USA
Director Benjamin E. Sapp
Curator Jerry J. Mallett
Website Official Website

The Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, USA. The museum is devoted to illustrations from children's picture books.

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History

Founded in 1982 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Findlay College (now The University of Findlay). Each academic division in the school was given $2,000 to create a special event for the year. Dr. Jerry Mallett of the teacher education division proposed starting a collection of children's book artwork and bringing in a top children's book author and illustrator to speak.[1]

"I thought it would be nice to have something, not just for that year, but something permanent that would benefit the institution, the community and our majors on a permanent basis," Mallett said.[1]

Expenses quickly passed the $2,000 set out by the school. Donations from Findlay alumni August and Aleda Mazza allowed for the museum to be established, and the museum now bears their name. Four pieces valued at $1,700 comprised the original collection. The Mazza Museum has now grown to more than 3,000 original illustrations.[1] The museum has now hosted over 300 book artists, authors and experts.[2]

Affiliation

The University of Findlay offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Children's Book Illustration. Students awarded this degree complete an internship at the Mazza Museum.[3]

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c History of the Mazza Museum in The University of Findlay. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  2. ^ Visiting Artists - Mazza Museum in The University of Findlay. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  3. ^ The University of Findlay Art Curriculum

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