While Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, is best known through his fantastic body of children’s books, his varied artistic journey extends far beyond the printed page. Beginning his career in the 1920s as a little-known editorial cartoonist, The Art of Dr. Seuss project offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of this celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of uniquely Seussian work.

Join us in the gallery on Saturday, August 30th & Sunday, August 31st for this Weekend Pop-Up, Free and Open to the public. The Pop-Up features The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection! This exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Gallery of Fine Art – one of just 99 Authorized Galleries entrusted to offer these limited-edition reproductions by the Seuss Estate. Explore lithographs, serigraphs, and sculptures reproduced from Seuss’s original drawings and paintings, discover the stories behind his creations with The Gallery of Fine Art owner Mike Golonka, and meet National Gallery Accounts manager Jes Stiner, representing the Estate of Dr. Seuss!

Join us for our special events during this Weekend Pop-Up! The following events are free and open to the public:

Saturday, August 30th, 12-2pm ~ ARTIST TALK with ART EXPERTS
The talk is free and open to the public and will focus upon the Art and Life of Theodor Geisel, Dr. Suess presented by Seussian art experts.This special talk will be led by Mike Golonka, Owner of The Gallery of Fine Art, and Jes Stiner, Manager of National Gallery Accounts for The Art of Dr. Seuss based in Los Angeles. Their talk will be followed by a Q&A session as we learn about the extraordinary life and art of Dr. Seuss and his inspirational legacy. (Click here to register)
Sunday, August 31st, 2-5pm ~ RECEPTION
The reception is free and open to the public. Join us for a special reception to view the art of Theodor Geisel! Meet the Art of Dr. Seuss experts Mike Golonka and Jes Stiner, while you enjoy food, drink, and conversation.
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The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. However, his artistic talent went far beyond the printed page. Revealing a dazzling rainbow of hues not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children, Ted’s “Secret Art” paintings exhibit a sophisticated, technically accomplished, and often quite unrestrained side of his talent.

Seuss always dreamed of sharing his “Secret Art” with his fans and had entrusted his wife, Audrey, to carry out his wishes once he was gone. In 1997, this dream was realized when The Art of Dr. Seuss project was launched. For the first time, collectors were able to see and acquire lithographs, serigraphs, and sculptures reproduced from Ted’s original drawings and paintings. In her introduction to the collection Audrey Geisel wrote: “I remember telling Ted that there would come a day when many of his paintings would be seen, and he would thus share with his fans another facet of himself—his private self. That day has come. I am glad.”