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A 16-foot brush mobile, a life-size recreation of the “green room” from well-known children's book Goodnight Moon and art galore are just some of the things Museum-goers will enjoy at the Art Museum's summer exhibit From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith and Thacher Hurd.

Artwork includes more than 70 original illustrations by Clement Hurd and son Thacher Hurd including watercolor, pen and ink sketches, woodcuts, drawing and tempera paintings. These works show the artistic progression involved in creating a picture book.

The new exhibit opens Thursday, June 9 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Art Dog author Thacher Hurd will speak at the reception and be available for book signings. The reception is open to the public, and there is no admission fee.

From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith, and Thacher Hurd , will be exhibited June 9 through September 11 at the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum.

“For children, this exhibit could open their eyes to the exciting world of art and literature, and for adults, it will bring back the simplicity of childhood,” Patricia Goodwin, Museum Executive Director said. “There is something appealing for everyone.”

The From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith, and Thacher Hurd resulted in Vermont from a cooperative effort between the Shelburne Museum and second-generation children's book illustrator Thacher Hurd and includes work from both generations of Hurds.

The family trend started when Clement Hurd began illustrating children's books in 1940 after encouragement from author Margaret Wise Brown. The two collaborated and Hurd became famous for his semi-abstract style with the 1942 publication of Runaway Bunny and 1947 publication of Goodnight Moon .

Clement and Edith Hurd worked together to produce two of the most popular 1960's children's books Johnny Lion's Book and Come and Have Fun .

Children today still read many of the Hurds' early books, as well as, the more contemporary works of Clement and Edith's son Thacher. Thacher Hurd is recognized for his books Art Dog and Mystery On The Docks and is introducing a new work Sleepy Cadillac .

The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located at the southern end of Myrtle Beach in a vintage, restored beach house. The home, built in 1924, includes a spacious tea porch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean where visitors are welcomed to enjoy tea and homemade cookies.

From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith and Thacher Hurd has been organized by the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont.

Exhibit sponsors include Carolyn Burroughs; Caledonia Golf, True Blue Golf and Pirateland Campground in honor of General and Mrs. Holmes B. Springs; Ben Cameransi, MD; Carolina First; The Chapin Foundation; C. L. Benton & Sons; Coastal Federal Bank; Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate; Jim Feldman, Attorney; Miss-Master The Children Shoppe; the Myrtle Beach Herald; The Myrtle Beach Pelicans; Myrtle Beach Travel Park; Naturally Fresh, Inc.; New South Companies, Inc.; Pee Dee Magazine; Pegram Associates, Inc.; Sea Mist Resort; Neal Shore, MD; Teer Family; Third Thursday Book Club; Lou and Jim Watson; and Wild Water and Wheels/N. Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Park.

Click here for information on Free Family Day at the Art Museum: Art and Stories, a fun-filled day inspired by From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement Edith and Thacher Hurd on Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Free summer fun at the Art Museum continues with Art Dog Days of Summer KidsArt Program for children ages 5 to 12. Click here for details!

The search is on for Art Dog at Art Dog Day at the Art Museum August 13 at 10:30 a.m. Register your dog now for the Art Museum's dog-version of American Idol. Prizes will be awarded for largest dog, smallest dog, best trick, best costume, best voice and closest dog/owner resemblance. An impartial, three-person jury will critique each contestant. Festivities, to be held out on the Museum lawn, will include the contest and a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings. Spectators are welcome to join the fun. Call the Art Museum at 843-238-2510 to sign up your dog. All entrants must be on a leash.

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