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DATE: (Please retype using your own stationery, filling in the appropriate information as indicated.) Snoopy Flies in for a Visit to [insert name of your institution] In the 1950s, when comics were dominated by action and adventure, slapstick and gags, Minnesota cartoonist Charles M. Schulz dared to confront a lifelong sense of alienation and insecurity by drawing the real feelings of his life and times. His Peanuts characters’ insights on life’s struggles and disappointment have resonated with readers for more than 50 years. Yet Snoopy (who was based on Schulz’s childhood black-and-white dog, Spike) possesses a unique view of the world that stands out to readers, even in the quirky Peanuts cast. Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace, opening on [insert date here] at [insert name of your institution here] presents Charles M. Schulz’s lovable beagle, Snoopy, as his alter ego, the Flying Ace. The exhibit showcases 40 of Snoopy’s most exciting adventures in his transformed doghouse—now a Sopwith Camel airplane —from the time he faced a deadly bout of influenza to sparring with the Flying Ace’s archenemy, the Red Baron. Schulz served as a sergeant in the army and had always wanted to draw adventure comic strips but had been told to stick with what he did best—funny kids. However, after 15 years as a cartoonist, on Sunday, October 10, 1965, he finally had the opportunity to create his hero: Snoopy, the World War I Flying Ace. Visitors to this exhibit can follow Snoopy on his imaginary adventures through the skies of Europe. Forty digital prints from the original drawings done by Schulz are on display, along with accompanying photographs of the artist. [In this paragraph, provide details about any activities you plan in conjunction with the exhibition. Also include information about museum/gallery hours, admission costs, and a phone number to call for additional information.] Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace is organized by the Charles
M. Schulz Museum and Research Center and toured by ExhibitUSA. The
purpose of ExhibitsUSA is to create access to an array of arts and
humanities exhibitions, nurture the development and understanding
of diverse art forms and cultures, and encourage the expanding depth
and breadth of cultural life in local communities. ExhibitsUSA is
a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, a private, nonprofit
organization founded in 1972.
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