A group of Grosse Pointe organizations is getting together to support activities related to the upcoming exhibition entitled “Where the Wild Things Art,” which will run March 9 – April 14, 2012 at The Grosse Pointe Art Center, 16900 Kercheval, City of Grosse Pointe.
The exhibition will feature images of wild animals, real and imaginary, and other creatures by artists from Southeast Michigan. Also displayed will be works by area students in grades K-12, including students from Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Proceeds from the sale of student work will benefit the Grosse Pointe Public Library, Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society, and the Grosse Pointe Art Center.
Events related to the exhibition include the following family activities:
- On Saturday, January 21st there will be a showing of Where the Wild Things Are, the 2009 Spike Jonze film, with live action, performers in costume, animatromics, and computer-generated imagery. The film is rated PG and runs 101 minutes. The event is free and takes place at 2 p.m.at the Ewald Branch Library, 15175 East Jefferson in Grosse Pointe Park.
- On Saturday, February 11th there will be a dramatic reading and a crafts activity. Actors from Grosse Pointe Theatre will read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. The reading will be followed by a crafts project conducted by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association. The event starts at 2 p.m. and will take place at the Woods Branch Library, 20680 Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods. The event is free but space is limited. Make reservations by calling the Woods Branch (313-343-2072).
- On Friday, March 9th the preview opening of the “Where the Wild Things Art” exhibition will be held from 6:30 -9:00 pm at the Grosse Pointe Art Center. The event is free and open to all ages. Food and refreshments will be served.
- On Saturday, March 10th artist Mary Fortuna, exhibition curator, will discuss her drawings, paintings and sculpture, which include images of animals and other creatures. The event, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe Art Center, is free and open to all ages.
- On Saturday, March 17th there will be a dramatic reading and a crafts activity. Actors from Grosse Pointe Theatre will read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. The reading will be followed by a crafts project conducted by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association. The event starts at 2 p.m. and will take place at The Grosse Pointe Art Center, 16900 Kercheval, City of Grosse Pointe. The event is free but space is limited. Make reservations by calling the Art Center at 313-821-1848.
The activities are sponsored by Grosse Pointe Public Library, Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library, Grosse Pointe Theatre, The Grosse Pointe Artists Association and Grosse Pointe Public School System.
