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Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback – Opening Reception

Pages to Posters - The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback
The Museum of Ventura County
100 E Main Street
Ventura , California 93001
https://venturamuseum.org/
Friday, February 13, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free

Join us for the opening reception of the upcoming exhibit, Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback.

Best known for his Caldecott Medal-winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and the Caldecott honoree There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Taback’s creative legacy extends far beyond the pages of children’s literature.

He was an artist, graphic designer, and teacher who helped shape American visual culture, from designing the first McDonald’s Happy Meal box to educational materials enjoyed by generations of students.

Pages to Posters invites visitors to step inside the visual worlds of Simms Taback, exploring original posters, illustrations, and designs that reflect his enduring values:
learning, community, humor, and cultural connection.

This exhibition is made possible by: Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund, Bill and Elise Kearney, Amgen Foundation, Reel Guppy Outdoors.

Enjoy refreshments and live jazz by The Dennis Berger Trio, sponsored by Ventura Music Festival.

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