An incredibly unique exhibit has just landed at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum. The works of Hardie Gramatky, an early author and illustrator for Walt Disney who later created the Little Toot tugboat series, has come to life through an extensive exhibit. In 2017, the Mazza Museum acquired a large percentage of Gramatky’s original artwork, as...
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Six renowned artists/authors to be featured in Mazza’s Virtual Weekend Conference 2020
University of Findlay Mazza Museum’s Weekend Conference 2020 will be offered virtually Nov. 13 and 14. Attend the Weekend Conference for graduate credit, undergraduate credit, or for general registration. Specifically designed for educators, artists, authors, and children’s book enthusiasts, those who participate will be able to enjoy learning from the featured professionals. As in years...
Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Movement
University of Findlay’s Division of Advancement recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement through a virtual, multidisciplinary presentation for UF donors. A recording of the presentation is being released today in honor of the anniversary. A pivotal moment in history, the movement led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment by Congress...
Annual Enchanted Brush Virtually Showcases “Creatures Most Curious”
The Enchanted Brush annual summer exhibition featuring works by gifted artists from around the world, will take place July 10 through Aug. 7 virtually in the University of Findlay’s Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery website. Out of an abundance of caution due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the decision has been made to hold...
Illustrator E.B. Lewis Discusses the Importance of Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, Ben Sapp, director of University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, interviewed award winning illustrator and fine artist, E.B. Lewis, to discuss the importance of Juneteenth with his book, “All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom.” Watch the full recording on our website here. Through the eyes of one little girl,...
University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum Summer Conference Goes Virtual
University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will be holding their 2020 annual Summer Conference July 13-15. As a commitment to the continued health and safety of patrons and staff, the Museum has decided to offer this year’s event virtually through Zoom. While being held as never before, this year’s virtual Mazza Museum Summer Conference is a...
Mazza Artist Mondays Goes LIVE
The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum is hosting a special virtual Q&A series with award winning authors and illustrators every Monday beginning April 20. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch interviews with Mazza Museum Director, Ben Sapp, Mazza staff members, and a very special artist. After the interview, be sure to ask questions and...
Mazza Museum Recognizes Underground Railroad History
Picture from From Ain’t Nobody a Stranger to Me by Jerry Pinkney It was a time of rampant internal struggle for the United States. A time of war and slavery and uncertainty about how it would all play out within our borders. From the late 18th century to the Civil War, The Underground Railroad, composed...
Art for Dummies: Wilson Gallery Changeover Shows Development Process
The Wilson Gallery at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum is now chock-full of dummies. No, it’s not loaded with intellectually-challenged folks or inanimate “humans” used for testing the safety of automobiles; rather the intent is to occupy the gallery with dummy books. The official definition of a dummy book is a three-dimensional, often hand-drawn...
Six Acclaimed Illustrators and Authors to Attend Mazza Museum’s ’19 Weekend Conference
Written by Joy Brown, University of Findlay’s Media Relations Coordinator. Registration is now open for University of Findlay Mazza Museum’s popular Weekend Conference, which will be held Nov. 8 and 9. The 2019 event will feature six renowned children’s book artists and authors whose works have won numerous awards and delighted readers of all ages....