Story Lines
January 28 through March 11
Central Vermont has been home to a vibrant cartoon culture that will be the focus of “Story Lines” an exhibit beginning January 28th. The exhibit will focus on works from the extensive archives of The Center For Cartoon Studies that just marked its 10th anniversary. There will also be additional work exhibited by Ed Koren of Brookfield and Phil Godenschwager of Randolph. Ed Koren is the Vermont Cartoonist Laureate and has an international reputation. Phil Godenschwager has been creating political cartoons and stained glass in our area for 30 years.
Join us for Cartoon Conversations on Saturday Feb 11th with the Center For Cartoon Studies President Michelle Ollie and Ed Koren at 11 am. Followed by a hands on workshop for all ages by CCS alum Kane Lynch.
Original art and publications from The Center for Cartoon Studies Archive will be on exhibit including work from visiting artists, faculty and alumni. Among other treasures see original drawings from contemporary cartoonist Alison Bechdel displayed with the page from Fun Home. Immerse yourself in current trends in cartooning as you read a collection of graphic novels in our reading area and try a self-directed drawing lesson while you visit the exhibit. The Center for Cartoon Studies was founded in Vermont in 2005, programs include the Master of Fine Arts degree, one- and two-year certificates, low residency 2nd year option, a new Applied Cartooning focus, and summer workshops.
Ed Koren has long been associated with The New Yorker Magazine where he has published over 1000 cartoons as well as numerous covers and illustrations. He has also been an active supporter of The Center For Cartoon Studies since its inception. His iconic fuzzy creatures have illustrated books and many publications including The New York Times, Newsweek and Time. Koren has been an active member of our community as a member of the Brookfield Fire Department and supporting Chandler Center For the Arts by designing cartoons for their publicity like the one capturing the moment Chandler and Kimball agreed to build the Music Hall and Library, altering the future of our community. This is the first exhibit of The Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren’s work at Chandler Gallery.
Phil Godenschwager is a versatile artist and designer who is also known for his stained glass, architectural interior and product design. He has been active in using cartooning through 3 Presidents to express his satirical views of our political system on paper, in sculpture and in stained glass. Locally Phil was selected to design glass windows for the Chapel for the Vermont Veterans Cemetery and to receive Chandlers centennial art commission. He has worked internationally and his works grace homes and businesses throughout the country. He comments that he has lived his life making art and hopes to do so for the rest of his life and concludes “What more could anyone ask for?”
Story Lines is on exhibit at Chandler Gallery from Jan 28th through March 11th. The Gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12-6 pm, as well as during events and on weekdays by appointment. We always need Gallery Docents to keep the Gallery open and this would be a great time to support the arts and immerse yourself in the graphic novels we have in our cartoon reading area. Contact Chandler if you have 3 hours to spare.
Join us for Cartoon Conversations on Saturday Feb 11th with the Center For Cartoon Studies President Michelle Ollie and Ed Koren at 11 am. Followed by a hands on workshop for all ages by CCS alum Kane Lynch.
Original art and publications from The Center for Cartoon Studies Archive will be on exhibit including work from visiting artists, faculty and alumni. Among other treasures see original drawings from contemporary cartoonist Alison Bechdel displayed with the page from Fun Home. Immerse yourself in current trends in cartooning as you read a collection of graphic novels in our reading area and try a self-directed drawing lesson while you visit the exhibit. The Center for Cartoon Studies was founded in Vermont in 2005, programs include the Master of Fine Arts degree, one- and two-year certificates, low residency 2nd year option, a new Applied Cartooning focus, and summer workshops.
Ed Koren has long been associated with The New Yorker Magazine where he has published over 1000 cartoons as well as numerous covers and illustrations. He has also been an active supporter of The Center For Cartoon Studies since its inception. His iconic fuzzy creatures have illustrated books and many publications including The New York Times, Newsweek and Time. Koren has been an active member of our community as a member of the Brookfield Fire Department and supporting Chandler Center For the Arts by designing cartoons for their publicity like the one capturing the moment Chandler and Kimball agreed to build the Music Hall and Library, altering the future of our community. This is the first exhibit of The Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren’s work at Chandler Gallery.
Phil Godenschwager is a versatile artist and designer who is also known for his stained glass, architectural interior and product design. He has been active in using cartooning through 3 Presidents to express his satirical views of our political system on paper, in sculpture and in stained glass. Locally Phil was selected to design glass windows for the Chapel for the Vermont Veterans Cemetery and to receive Chandlers centennial art commission. He has worked internationally and his works grace homes and businesses throughout the country. He comments that he has lived his life making art and hopes to do so for the rest of his life and concludes “What more could anyone ask for?”
Story Lines is on exhibit at Chandler Gallery from Jan 28th through March 11th. The Gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12-6 pm, as well as during events and on weekdays by appointment. We always need Gallery Docents to keep the Gallery open and this would be a great time to support the arts and immerse yourself in the graphic novels we have in our cartoon reading area. Contact Chandler if you have 3 hours to spare.