Two days of special events are planned around the exhibit. A teachers' conference on Friday, October 22 will focus on the work of children's book illustrators. On Saturday morning, October 23, Mr. dePaola will give a public lecture. In the afternoon, he will present a gallery talk at the official opening of the Benton Museum portion of the exhibit. On Saturday evening, Mr. dePaola will receive an honorary degree from the University of Connecticut.
All events require registration or tickets in advance.
The exhibit is supported in part by a grant from the Meriden Community Foundation, and the teachers' conference is supported in part by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council.