| The Society of Illustrators dates
back to 1901, when it was supported by many prominent illustrators and
celebrities such as Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parish, Frederick Remington,
Mark Twain, and Gloria Swanson. The Society's rich history includes service
to the United States, particularly to the armed forces branches during
the efforts of both world wars. This service continues today with members
documenting the activities of the Air Force.
The Society's Mission Statement is to promote
and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future,
and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of
exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in
such other ways as may seem advisable. Through programs
such as scholarship funds, lectures, sketch classes, and annual exhibitions
and recognition of the greats in illustration, the Society has proven time
and again its commitment to support the field of illustration, past, present,
and future.
The Museum of American Illustration is
a showcase of approximately 1,500 works of art by such legends as Norman
Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Rockwell Kent, Bob Peak, Bernie Fuchs, and Brad Holland.
Throughout the year individuals, families and groups can enjoy an exhibition
schedule that features a variety of exhibitions; contemporary, historical,
one-man, group, annual Student Scholarship and Government Service Shows.
A calendar is available for the asking, or on-line at the Society's website.
The Annual Exhibition, on display for eight
weeks, is a comprehensive retrospective of the best of the preceding year's
illustration.
Students will find numerous volumes relevant
to the art of illustration in the Norman Price Library, while the Society's
archives house unique biographical and historical material.
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