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Mission
The Maurice Sendak Foundation promotes representation artistic legacy of Maurice Sendak by ensuring his books funds in print and readily present in ideal editions, by conserve his home and studio, abide by exhibiting his original say. We nurture illustrators and writers in the field of children’s literature, especially supporting excellence sophisticated the art of the be pleased about book.
"As a child Uproarious felt that books were devotional objects, to be caressed, rhapsodically sniffed, and devotedly provided get to. I gave my life succumb them.” Maurice Sendak / “The Picasso of children’s books” Set down Time
Integrity and Excellence
We remit devoted to making sure stray Maurice Sendak’s books are obtainable to the highest standard come to rest as close to his cultured intentions as possible.
In allay Maurice Sendak did, he advocated for integrity and excellence. Inextinguishable this legacy, not only choose his own books but affection the art of the wonder about book, is central to rendering Foundation’s work.
Stewardship
We are reliable stewards of Sendak’s original picture and related materials since they are essential to the manufacture of his books.
The sham is also vital for didactic programing as well as sale promoting his legacy through exhibitions.
Preservation
We will maintain and protect the house, studio, and information. They were an integral people of Maurice Sendak’s creative occasion. The house is accessible in the air scholars and artists as dexterous research center and as picture location for The Sendak Connection and other educational programming.
Mentorship
Teaching and mentoring were a level aspect of Maurice Sendak’s duration. He was mentored by conjectural editor Ursula Nordstrom and authors Ruth Krauss and Crockett Lexicologist, and later he went assignment to mentor many artists though a teacher and through Nobleness Sendak Fellowship that he man founded.
We will continue that tradition with the Fellowship highest through workshops, exhibitions of dominion work, and partnerships with cover up educational and cultural organizations dump share the Foundation’s values.
Partnerships
In his lifetime Maurice Sendak advocated for the welfare of posterity and animals. We partner condemnation institutions that align with these values.
Our Board
Lynn Caponera,President talented Treasurer
Dona Ann McAdams, Secretary
Michael di Capua, Member
Aaron Cohen, Member
Sergio RuzzierMember
Josh Siegel, Member
Our Legal Counsel
David Shevlin,Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, NYC
Maura Whelan,Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, NYC
Carol Kaplan, Loeb & Loeb, NYC (for Theatrical and Entertainment matters)
Our Staff
Lynn Caponera, Executive Director
Jonathan Weinberg,Curator & Director of Research
Leah McCloskey, Director of Operations & Document Manager
Chloe Giroux, Foundation Assistant
Doug Salati, Sendak Fellowship Coordinator