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The Picture Book: A Process
The Montagues
Stories of Impact
Perfectly Playful
Learning to Fail Better
Fail-a-Bration- A Movement
Cultures of Growth
Collaboration
Exhibition Overview
You are cordially invited to a giant fail-a-bration! Bring with you the cake that came out lopsided, the spelling mistakes, or your plant that died. New York Times bestselling duo, Brad and Kristi Montague, have started a movement for kids and adults alike to celebrate creativity and tenacity. This show explores the process of creation from idea to attempt to failure to despair to the discovery of something new. Through playful and thoughtful pieces, this interactive experience will take viewers on a journey that will have their imaginations sparked and humanity nourished.
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About the Artists
Artist Profile: Brad + Kristi Montague
Brad and Kristi Montague present “WE HOPE YOU FAIL BETTER.” From two best-selling picture book creators comes a colorful look at the journey of bringing an idea to life. Featuring an array of works that blend sketches, paint, and paper collage this is a wild and warm invitation to embrace the messy process of creation.
You’ll experience the joy of having an idea as well as the struggle and disappointment of what happens when expectations and reality collide. It’s an emotional ride and playfully navigated with animated shorts, paper maché surprises, behind-the-scenes scribbles, and interactive displays. With humor and heart, it all culminates to a celebration — or a ‘Fail-a-bration’, sending everyone out into a community of creative, compassionate collaboration.
THERE WILL BE COLOR! AND SCRIBBLES! AND SOUNDS! AND POSSIBLY EVEN A FAKE CAKE!
Related Programming
Fail-a-Bration Resources
September 16
Special Booked Event
Brad and Kristi will celebrate the release of their brand-new picture book, Fail-A-Bration. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at how books come together and learn that even published authors have setbacks, struggles, and challenges. Student’s will be inspired by the stories of courageous creativity from other students and invited to join a large interactive project to help people in need!
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