Join us for a jam-packed opening night as we explore the pop culture career of our first Top Gun—George Washington—featuring live sketching, silent auctions, original art and rare comics, and keynote speaker, former Marvel Editor in Chief, Jim Shooter.
Discover how Washington’s persona has been showcased throughout pop history, going from traditional reenactments of famous events to appearances in modern times with the likes of Superman, Captain America and other famous heroes—becoming a mythical figure in his own right and a metaphor for good and justice in these tomes. This exhibition highlight Washington's continued relevance to our collective past, present, and future.
He is really, if you think about it, our FIRST super hero!
Original artwork and comics on display will feature pieces by Michael Golden, Arthur Suydam, George Evans, George Perez, Neal Adams, Kurt Swan, Graham Nolan, Jose Marzan, Jr, Daniel Scott, Fred Fredericks, and many more!
The exhibition is guest-curated and written by Renee Witterstaetter of Eva Ink Artist Group and Pros & Cons Celebrity Booking and is based on her book of the same name.
The reception runs 6-8pm with welcome remarks and our keynote speaker starting at 7pm. Dinner will follow the reception. Beginning at 7pm, Zoom participants can watch and listen to remarks from Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. and Fraunces Tavern® Museum leadership, the curator of the exhibition, and invited guests, including keynote address from former Marvel Editor in Chief Jim Shooter.
This opening coincides with the opening of New York Comic Con 2022 running October 6-9. For those who cannot attend on the 5th, we will be scheduling a subsequent event with our curator to discuss the exhibition’s themes and content and answer any questions.
*For those purchasing dinner tickets, all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (excluding value of goods and services of $100 per ticket used).
Featuring:
Jim Shooter, Former Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics
Michael Golden, Former Senior Art Director of Marvel Comics, Co-Creator of X-Men’s Rogue
Arthur Suydam, Renowned artist for Marvel Zombies, Deadpool and Moonknight
Reception $25
Signed print by Michael Golden
Open Bar
Hors D’oeuvres
Live sketching
Silent Auction
Gallery opening remarks
Reception and VIP Dinner with Jim Shooter $149*
Three course dinner with choice of wine, ale, or beer
All items included in Reception
Additional signed print by Arthur Suydam
Raffle ticket to win an original sketch by Michael Golden
Goodie Bag
As an added bonus, comic collectors attending the dinner may bring up to 15 books to be signed by Jim Shooter
The Museum is offering recognition opportunities for those who financially underwrite the infrastructure, production, and maintenance costs of this exhibition, at the following sponsorship tiers (payable in two installments, if desired):
$1,000 for Supporters
$5,000 for Sponsor(s)
$10,000 for Sustaining Sponsor(s)
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and/or to arrange a site visit, or if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Scott Dwyer, Director, at (212) 425-1779 or sdwyer@frauncestavernmuseum.org.
