this exhibition was founded by ned glattauer and george wilson
They created OUR OWN SHOW, now known as Members Open, which has grown into arespected annual event at the Society of Illustrators. Ned and George were honored by the Board of Directors in 2000 with the Dean Cornwell Recognition Award. George was honored posthumously.
stevan dohanos (1907-1994)
Federal office muralist and American realist painter, he illustrated covers for The Saturday Evening Post among other magazines. He created over 40 United States postal stamps as well as many Easter Seal stamps and was the designer for the
Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee. President of the Society from 1961 until 1963, Mr. Dohanos was elected to the Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1971.
stevan dohanos award winners
| Leigh Grant Ted Lewin
James Bennett
Lisa Falkenstern
Rafal Olbinski
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Robert E. McGinnis Al Lorenz
Jonathan Bouw
Jerry Pinkney
Gregory Manchess
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Kam Mak Joe Ciardiello
Mark Stutzman
Chad Wallace
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chairmen
Jeffrey Fisher, Chairman Fred Harper, Assistant Chair
awards jury
Vincent Di Fate, Victor Juhasz, Jessie Hartland, Betsy Lewin, Chad Wallace
opening reception and awards presentation
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Illustration by 2009 Members Open
Stevan Dohanos Award Winner Stephen Gardner
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Inquiries should be sent to Society of Illustrators Director Anelle Miller.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Family Center Art Therapy Family Support Program.
The Family Center works to create a more secure present and future for children whose parents have a life-threatening illness by providing comprehensive legal and social services, education and research. They will be launching the Art Therapy Family Support program this fall. Children and families will be able to utilize this wonderful expressive art form as a catalyst for healing and self-discovery.
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