Kelly Murphy - The Boll Weevil Ball
date:Wednesday, July 23, 2008 time:12:00 PM to 5:00 PM venue:Danforth Museum of Art address:123 Union Avenue Framingham, MA 01702 View map from:Danforth Museum Of Art
May 21 — August 3, 2008
Book Signing followed by reception, June 1, 2 - 4 p.m.
The Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition of illustrations from by
the book The Boll Weevil Ball, by artist Kelly Murphy. Her work will be on view
from May 21 - August 3, 2008, in the children’s gallery. The artist will sign
copies of her book Sunday, June 1, 2008, 2 - 4 p.m., during the Family Day and
First Sunday Drop Into Art activities. The book signing will be followed by a
brief reception.
We are pleased to present Kelly Murphy’s lively and humorous original art work
for her first book, The Boll Weevil Ball. Written and illustrated by the artist,
she weaves a wonderful tale about a small bug in stature who wins a lady firefly
over with his very large heart. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the
illustrations and delight in its sweet story. Included in the exhibition is
Murphy’s sketchbook she used as she developed the concept for her book as well
as other framed sketches.
About the Artist
Kelly Murphy was born and raised in Southeastern Massachusetts. She still
resides there despite her lengthy commute to teach at Montserrat College of Art
in Beverly, MA . She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1999
and has been successfully illustrating books and magazines ever since. The Boll
Weevil Ball ( 2002) is the first book that she illustrated. Kelly has just
finished her ninth picture book entitled, Masterpiece, to be published by Henry
Holt, October 2008.
Museum Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For Information:http://www.danforthmuseum.org./kelly_murphy.html
