St. Mary students visit Mazza Museum

St. Mary of the Assumption School students had the opportunity to explore the Mazza Museum in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on the University of Findlay campus. Having the distinction of being the first and largest teaching gallery dealing with original artwork of children’s books illustrators, the museum offers art camps, readings for children, “Funday Sundays”, and children’s tours.

The museum began when Dr. August Mazza and his wife, Aleda Pfost Mazza donated the first four works of art. Now the museum’s holdings have grown to more than 8,000 original illustrations. The earliest piece in the museum dates from 1884 and the collection continues to grow with modern artwork. The museum is the inspiration of Dr. Jerry Mallett, who wanted to have a gallery where the art of children’s picture books would be taken seriously.