Get ready to roar, scream and jump for excitement as the exhibition “Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures” returns to the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum beginning Nov. 16.
Aimed at promoting literacy, the Breman Museum has teamed up with the Georgia Department of Education, the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School, the Georgia Art Therapy Association, The Schenck School and the PJ Library to foster reading and language development.
The exhibition has three main objectives, according to curator Tim Frilingos: Appreciation for the art and words of Maurice Sendak, literacy and language development within children and how art can be used as a tool for coping with difficult situations.
The Sendak exhibition features drawings, artifacts and biographical information as well as fun, interactive activities. Upon entering the gallery visitors of all ages will be immersed into Sendak’s beloved stories. The exhibition includes interactive locations where visitors can dress up like wild things, slide into a bowl of chicken soup, and pick one of many of Sendak’s books to read on Rosie’s Stoop.
There will also be videos that emphasize Sendak’s legacy and emphasize strategies for reading with children. Younger visitors will be introduced to Sendak’s timeless characters, while older children and pre-teens will gain an understanding of how sketches and drawings are turned into published works. Along with the exhibition there will be ongoing workshops and events for children and families taking place on Sundays from January through July 2015. These include live sessions on creative writing and art with established artists.
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