Society of Illustrators Halloween Soiree
The Society of Illustrators did a fabulous job on their Halloween Party! Pictured above are Elizabeth Savanella, Frank Mongellazzo, Vickie Savanella and Callan Molinari.
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Pictured directly above are Rodney Russell, Kristina Reddy, Alina Yarova and Katie Birney.
MISSION
The mission of the Society is to promote the art and appreciation of illustration, as well as its history and evolving nature, and to encourage high ideals through exhibitions, lectures, education, and by fostering a sense of community and open discussion.
HISTORY
On February 1, 1901, a group of nine artists and one advising businessman founded the Society with this credo: "The object of the Society shall be to promote generally the art of illustration and to hold exhibitions from time to time." The first monthly dinners were attended by such prominent illustrators as Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Charles Dana Gibson, Frederic Remington, James Montgomery Flagg, Howard Chandler Christy and special guests like Mark Twain and Gloria Swanson.
