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Event is ongoing: Until Sunday, April 11, 2010

The Special Exhibition "Fantasies and Fairy-Tales: Maxfield Parrish and the Art of the Print" which runs from January 26 - April 11.

While recent exhibitions of Parrish's work have focused mainly on the artists original oil paintings, this exhibit represents the first comprehensive sampling of Parrish's illustrative activity in a variety of printed media. The exhibit will include 41 original lithographs, 21 Mazda General Electric calendars, 15 posters and advertisements, three books and 67 individual magazine covers and illustrations.

Admission to the art museum and its special exhibitions is completely free of charge.

R.W. Norton Art Gallery and Gardens: Located at 4747 Creswell Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106-1899. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends, 1 to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. Group tours of ten or more may be scheduled by appointment. Each month features a First Saturday Tour and a Saturday Speakers Series. Both are held at 2 p.m. and free to the public. No reservations are needed. For more information and a calendar of events, see www.rwnaf.org or call (318) 865-4201.