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Mother Goose and Grimm: The Art of Mike Peters
 The ToonSeum’s newest exhibition, “Mother Goose and Grimm: The Art of Mike Peters,” will open on October 18 in The ToonSeum Gallery at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
The exhibit will feature original art by Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist Mike Peters. The comic strip, Mother Goose and Grimm, featuring the lovable dog Grimmy, is seen in over 800 newspapers nationwide and consistently appears in top ten lists. The comic has been published in over 30 collections and appeared as a popular animated cartoon on CBS.
The Art of Mike Peters will feature over 40 pieces of original art, including examples of Mike’s award-winning editorial cartoons, which are syndicated in over 400 publications.
The exhibition will be on display in The ToonSeum, October 17 through January 4.
As a complement to the exhibit, visitors can celebrate The ToonSeum’s first birthday with a special visit from Mike Peters and Grimmy. On Saturday, October 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, Mike will be demonstrating his work and signing his book, "The Ultimate Mother Goose and Grimm," which will be available for purchase. Kids can meet Grimmy and receive free cookies courtesy of Eat N’ Park while supplies last.
The event and exhibition are included with paid admission to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
What: “Mother Goose and Grimm: The Art of Mike Peters.”
When: October 17-January 4.
Where: The ToonSeum Gallery at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Admission: Adult $10.00, Children (2-18) and Senior Citizens $9.00, Member Guests $8.00, Children under 2 are free
Mother Goose and Grimm: The Art of Mike Peters is presented in part by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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