2019 Carle Honors

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour
Auction Open

6:00 pm
Presentation and Awards

7:00 pm
Dinner and Dessert

9:00 pm
Auction Close

10:00 pm
Event End

THE 2019 CARLE HONORS HONOREES

ARTIST
Melissa Sweet

ANGEL
REFORMA
The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services
to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking
represented by Kenny Garcia

BRIDGE
Chihiro Art Museum
represented by Takeshi Matsumoto

MENTOR
David Saylor

THE HOSTS
Alvina Ling and Grace Lin

Hear what our honorees have to say about picture books!

The Carle Honors is the Museum's annual benefit gala, held at Guastavino's, a stunning venue at the 59th Street Bridge in New York. At the heart of the Honors are four awards celebrating individuals whose creative vision and dedication are an inspiration to everyone who values picture books and their role in arts education and literacy. The awards, selected each year by a committee chaired by Leonard S. Marcus, recognize individuals in four distinct forms: Artist, for lifelong innovation in the field; Mentor, editors, designers, and educators who champion the art form; Angel, whose generous resources are crucial to making picture book art exhibitions, education programs, and related projects a reality; and Bridge, individuals who have found inspired ways to bring the art of the picture book to larger audiences through work in other fields.

AUCTION

The Carle Honors Art Auction, a key fundraiser for the event, features original works of art donated by some of the industry's most celebrated artists. Bidding is open now---simply click ITEMS in the top navigation bar to view or bid. Bids can be placed online in advance of the event, or in real time that night onsite or via absentee bid. Every purchase supports the mission of The Carle. The auction ends Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 sharp. 

Learn more about Carle Honors history including photographs and listing of past honorees and leading participants.

All photos by Johnny Wolf Photography.

Every donation is tax deductible and supports our work to inspire a love of art and reading through picture books.