The Dubuque Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition highlighting the boundless imagination and humor of children’s book author and artist Arthur Geisert.
Original illustrations are presented from Geisert’s latest book, Pumpkin Island, along with his 2013 book Thunderstorm, both published by Enchanted Lion Books. This exhibition brings the wondrous worlds of Geisert’s books to life with larger-than-life-size reproductions throughout the gallery, more than 60 hand-colored etchings (including one that is over 30 feet long), preparatory drawings, and copper plates. The exhibition is complimented by a video and hands-on activities for children and families.
Arthur Geisert is the author of more than two dozen books, three of which have been awarded The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award. Born in Texas and raised in Los Angeles, Geisert relocated to Bernard, Iowa in 2007 and today makes his home and studio in Elkader, Iowa.