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Note: Due to weather, 2-6 events and activities have been moved to 2-7. See below for details.
Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney

February 6, 2010, May 16, 2010

Inspired by archaeology, lost civilizations, and the art of illustration, Gurneys Dinotopia is an extraordinary place where humans and dinosaurs live in harmony in a society that has its own language and alphabet. Gurneys stories and art fuse fantasy with realism and scientific accuracy. This major exhibition features over 60 works, as well as reference material, from three of Gurneys books: Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time (1992); Dinotopia: The World Beneath (1995); and Gurneys fourth volume in the series, Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara (2007). Walt Reed, founder of Illustration House, commented: Gurney joins the company of America's noted illustrators such as Howard Pyle (who also wrote and illustrated many of his own stories), Maxfield Parrish, and N. C. Wyeth.

Above: Birthday Pageant, 1995, illustration for Dinotopia: The World Beneath. James Gurney (born 1958). Oil on canvas mounted to plywood. Collection of the artist, 29 x 29 inches. ©1995 James Gurney. All rights reserved.


Convoy Surrounded, 1995, illustration for Dinotopia: The World Beneath
James Gurney (born 1958)
Oil on board, 28 x 42 inches
Collection of the artist
©1995 James Gurney. All rights reserved.

Organizer & Sponsors

Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney was organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA
This exhibition is presented in Delaware by DuPont DuPont
In Delaware, this exhibition is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Delaware Division of the Arts



Waterfall City: Afternoon Light, 2001, illustration for Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara
James Gurney (born 1958)
Oil on board, 24 x 52 inches
Collection of the artist
©2001 James Gurney. All rights reserved.

Exhibition-Related Programs


Dinotopia Family Day
Sunday, February 7, noon 5:00 p.m. | FREE

Dinotopia Family Day

Kids and their families will have an opportunity to explore the extraordinary world of Dinotopia with art projects from noon to 3:30 p.m., a family tour at 12:30 p.m., a presentation by artist James Gurney at 2:00 p.m., and a book-signing at 4:00 p.m. James Gurneys 2:00 p.m. presentation is titled Fact & Fantasy: The Making of Dinotopia. During this lively, illustrated talk, Gurney will explain how he created Dinotopia from its origins in 1988 to the most recent book, Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara. Gurney will provide information on his creative process and share how he uses scientific information to both educate and expand the world of the imagination.

Schedule
Noon Museum opens; art projects in East Court from noon 3:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.
Dinotopia Family Tour
1:00 p.m. Highlights Tour of the Permanent Collection
2:00 p.m. Gurney will give artist talk in DuPont Auditorium (Fact & Fantasy: The Making of Dinotopia)
3:00 p.m. Dinotopia Tour
4:00 p.m Gurney will sign books in East Court
5:00 p.m. Museum closes

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


Dinotopia Workshop with James Gurney: Water Soluble Colored Pencils Dinotopia Workshop with James Gurney:
Water Soluble Colored Pencils
Sunday, February 7 | 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
For teens & adults | $55 Members/$65 Non-Members
Member Registration | Non-Member Registration

Explore a fantastic new medium with much-admired illustrator James Gurney, star of the Dinotopia exhibition. Gurney will guide students through a presentation on water-soluble colored pencils, followed by a painting/drawing demonstration. Students will then do their own drawings from life while experimenting with the medium. Join us for a lively day of art making and a truly unique experience! Click here for a supply list.


Dino Design-O

Dino Design-O
Posters will be on view from February 6 April 6

What would your Dinotopia look like? Participate in Dino Design-O and create your own world where dinosaurs and humans co-exist. Poster templates are available at the Museums Front Desk for people to design their posters. Once finished, return your poster to the Education Department and it will go on display in the Museums Bank of America Education Wing! Open to all ages!


Dinotopia Journey Guide for Families

Dinotopia Journey Guide for Families
February 6 May 16

Pick up a Dinotopia Journey Guide at the Museums Front Desk to help your family navigate the exhibition.