Creating Characters: An Illustrative Evening

Creating Characters: An Illustrative Evening
Monday, July 13, 2009 7 p.m.
Corcoran and AIGA Members $15; Public $20; Student $10

**Registration on the Corcoran website or by phone [202.639.1774] only with a special discount to AIGA Members by using the code “AIGA” in the member id number box.**
 
J.K. Rowling gave birth to Harry Potter, but world renowned illustrator Mary
GrandPre breathed life into him for millions of readers. Educated at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, GrandPre has worked in many genres of illustration, attracting impressive clients such as Atlantic Monthly Magazine, Random House, Berkley, and Penguin. She was also featured on the cover of Time Magazine for her work with the Harry Potter series and worked on scenery development for the Dreamworks animated film Antz. On this evening, GrandPre takes to the Corcoran stage to discuss her impressive career and to share her delightfully stunning illustrations which have earned her so much recognition. 
 
Pre-registration for this program is encouraged. To register, please call (202) 639-1774 or visit www.corcoran.org.  Mention your AIGA membership when you call to register or enter the code “AIGA” in the membership id box during online registration to receive the discounted price.
 
The Corcoran is located at the corner of Seventeenth Street and New York Avenue, NW. Guests should enter through the Corcoran’s New York Avenue entrance to attend the program.