John Alcorn Artist-in-Residence Fall 1981, Dartmouth College Museum & Galleries

John Alcorn Artist in Residence Fall 1981 Dartmouth College Museum & Galleries Hopkins Center Beaumont-May Gallery & Upper Jewett Exhibition Corridor Hanover, New Hampshire 11 September - 15 November, 1981 John Alcorn (February 10, 1935 – January 27, 1992) was an American commercial artist and designer, and an illustrator of children's books. In addition to his accomplishments in the areas of packaging, corporate and dimensional design, Alcorn designed the opening titles for several Federico Fellini films. During his career, Alcorn created numerous book jackets and paperback covers, and his work appeared in many major exhibits. John Alcorn received numerous awards from the New York Art Directors Club, the Society of Illustrators, AIGA (The American Institute of Graphic Arts), the Society of Publication Designers, and others.[8] In 1968, he won first prize at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. He was the recipient of the prestigious Augustus Saint-Gaudens Medal from Cooper Union. In 1970, he was selected as the first graphic artist to be Artist-In-Residence at Dartmouth College. In 1987, he was Artist-In-Residence at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Other awards include: New York Times choice of Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year 1962 for Books! 1966, for Wonderful Time BKNK