Alumna to Exhibit Illustrations

Elmira College is proud to announce that the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, New York is displaying the artwork of children's illustrator and Elmira College alumna, Jody Wheeler '74. Jody's work can be seen in the Long Room of the Brookside Museum through this Saturday, August 15.

Hours of display of Jody's work:
Tuesday, August 11 through Friday, August 14: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Jody Wheeler '74 developed a greater than average interest in children's books at an early age, having been influenced and encouraged by her great aunt, Opal Wheeler, a prolific writer of books for young readers in the 1950's. After being trained as a fine artist and art educator, Ms. Wheeler '74 moved to Manhattan in 1977 and eventually turned to the field of publishing. She worked as a design assistant at The Dial Press in the juvenile books division for two years before establishing her own freelance illustration business. Since then she has enjoyed working on a variety of projects ranging from picture books to educational texts and magazines, greeting cards to coloring books. Today, Ms. Wheeler '74 divides her time between Manhattan, Ballston Spa, New York and Siesta Key, Florida .

If you're in the Ballston Spa area, stop by the Brookside Museum and support an Elmira College alumna!