April 17 - September 7, 2008

Robin's painting "Green Darner & Pitcherplant" is in the international juried show "Focus on Nature X" at the New York State Museum, Albany, NY, where it won a Purchase Award!

April 25, 2008

Robin will lead a workshop, based on the book I AM AN ARTIST, for students at the Karigon Elementary School in Clifton Park, NY.

May 1, 2008 (8am - 2pm)

Robin will exhibit at this years BOCES ARTS & ENRICHMENT SHOWCASE at the Cohoes Middle School, Cohoes, NY.

May 7, 2008

Robin will be signing her books at Clayton Books in Clayton, CA.

May 18, 2008

Robin will teach her popular "Wearable Art" class at the Northern Berkshire Creative Arts School, North Adams, MA.

May 22-23, 2008

Robin will be leading workshops based on her new book, WINGS. at the George W. Brown School in Newburyport, MA. 

April 16 - 17, 2008

Robin helped grades K-3 make a two terrific murals at the the Sewickley Academy, Pennsylvania.

April 8 & 9, 2008

Robin presented workshops at Derby Academy in Hingham, MA and the Downey Elementary School in Westwood, MA.

March 31, 2008

Robin presented her program to the third grade students of Ocotillo Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ. Thanks go to Cathy Bonnell, Teacher Librarian for hosting this event.

March 27, 2008

Robin helped students at the N.A. Wilbran Elementary School, Oriskany, NY. Thank you to Hilda Moses, Library Media Specialist, and Michele Tosti for their help in this event.

January 30 - February 1, 2008

Robin helped grades K-4 make a Log's Life mural at the Cedar Elementary School, Hanover, MA, The mural will go on a tour to the public library, senior center, and the school administration building. Thanks are due to Kristin Armstrong, Lynn Hirt, and the students, teachers, and administrators at Cedar Elementary. Read about it here.

December 3-7. 2007

Robert's Snow Auction: Robin's snowflake, "Wings for Cancer's Cure," raised money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute. Read Barbara O'Connor's interview with Robin.

November 12 - 16, 2007

Robin presented workshops at several schools in Mission, TX.

October 30 - November 2, 2007

Robin led the students of Carey Elementary School, Carey, OH, in the creation of a Coral Sea mural.

October 29, 2007

Robin presented her illustration technique at Union and South Elementary Schools, Upper Sandusky, OH.

October 4 - 7, 2007

Robin led workshops at the Plum Creek Children's Literacy Festival, Concordia University, Seward, NE.

August 4 - 12. 2007

Robin accompanied the Willams College Society of Alumni on a trip to Costa Rica. She taught her art workshops during this guided trip to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, volcanoes, and beaches of Costa Rica.

April 27 - July 8. 2007

Robin's work was included in an exhibition of Children's Illustrations from the Sanford B.D. Low Illustration Collection of The New Britain Museum of Art, CT. 

May 2, 2007

Robin taught a Coral Reef Mural workshop at the Pashley Elementary School in Burnt Hills, NY, for three first grade classes.

 February 18, 2007

Robin taught her Wearable Art Workshop for Teens and Adults at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT.

March 1 - 2, 2007

Robin taught A LOG'S LIFE Mural workshop to first and sixth grade classes at the Bagnall School, Groveland, MA.

 March 11, 2007

Robin taught her Wearable Art Workshop for Teens and Adults at the Northern Berkshire Creative Arts school, in North Adams, MA.

 March 14, 2007

Robin was a presenter at the Region One Grade 4 Arts Day atThe Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT.

February 6 - 8, 2007

Robin directed the creation of a "Peaceable Kingdom" Community Mural at The Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, VT.

November 14 - 19, 2006

Robin presented her workshops at the The Chadwick School, in Palos Verdes, CA, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA, and The Cabrillo Aquarium.

October 6-8, 2006

Robin presented her workshop at the Brattleboro Literary Festival.

August 4, 2006

10th Annual Book-signing event at The Hotchkiss Library, Lakeville, CT.

June 2 - July 16, 2006

Robin's art exhibit at the Bennington Museum in Vermont (along with Rembrandt and Grandma Moses), was a high point of the summer. Thanks to all who viewed her work and signed the guestbook!

June 5- June 8, 2006

"Log's Life Mural" workshop at Stevens Elementary School, Ballston Lake, NY.

May 22-23, 2006

Mural workshops for grades 2 and 4 at The Williamstown Elementary School, Williamstown, MA.

May 15 - 16, 2006

Mural workshop at the Columbus Elementary School, Thornwood NY.

May 4, 2006

International Reading Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Robin gave an invited presentation during the symposium, PICTURE BOOKS AND LITERACY: ILLUSTRATIONS AND WORDS WORKING TOGETHER.

April 10 - 14, 2006

Robin was Artist in Residence at the Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT. Thank you to Marilyn and Walter Rabetz and the entire Loomis community!

March 5 - 7, 2006

Robin was at the 38^th Annual Children's Literature Festival in Warrensburg, MO. In addition to seeing co-author, Sneed Collard, she displayed original art from their books.

January, 2006

Robin taught a course on Picturebook Illustration at Williams College. Thirteen students created a painting based on one of Aesop's Fables. The class had several field trips: The Eric Carle Museum, The Norman Rockwell Museum, The Clark Art Institute, and a special lecture by Margaret Chang.

November 27 - December 4, 2005

On-line auction of Robin's snowflake for Robert's Snow for Cancers Cure.

November 17, 2005

Robin visted the Fisher Elementary School in Arlington, VT, and taught the students to create a community mural based on ONE NIGHT IN THE CORAL SEA.

November 3, 2005

Robin and the other Zade Educational Partners held an Authorfest at the Craneville Elementary School in Dalton, MA. Robin worked with the third grade to create a mural. It was a fun reunion for the Zadettes and the school.

October 17 - 21, 2005

Robin had an amazing week at the Alverda Reed Elementary School in Georgetown, OH. Students at the school created two murals based on A LOG'S LIFE and ONE NIGHT IN THE CORAL SEA.

October 1 & 2, 2005

Robin attended the Highlights Illustrator's Party at Boyd's Mills Press. It was great to be with other illustrator friends in Honesdale, PA.

September, 2005

Robin completed a five day residency at the Charlton Heights Elementary School, in NY. With the help of three wonderful art teachers, she guided the K-5 classes in a mask-making project for the school's upcoming Harvest Celebration.

Summer, 2005

ArtShow Street Galleries, Amherst, MA, and Pittsfield, MA. Two of Robin's paintings were exhibited in the Selected Works Exhibition in Pittsfield.

June 21-23, 2005

Robin visited nine libraries in the Charleston, West Virginia, area.

May 2-4, 2005

IRA Convention in San Antonio, TX
To showcase ONE NIGHT IN THE CORAL SEA Robin demonstrated her cut and painted paper technique at the Charlesbridge booth of the International Reading Association convention.

April 12, 2005

Robin was the featured presenter at the Berkshire Reading Council meeting in Pittsfield, MA.

April 8 & 11, 2005

Becket Washington Elementary School two-day residency.

January 21 - April 2, 2005

"Drawn To Stories," group show
ArtWorks! New Bedford, MA.

January 9 - February 19, 2005

"The Magic of Storybook Art II" group show
The Rye Arts Center, Rye, NY.

November, 2004

Robin participated in the "Robert's Snow" for cancer cure auction.

November 13-14, 2004

Mazza Weekend Institute
Mazza Museum, Findlay, OH.
Robin was one of six illustrators invited to this program for teachers and librarians.
The museum added to their permanent collection two of Robin's 3-D illustrations from A LOG'S LIFE and MIDNIGHT IN THE CEMETERY.
http://www.mazzamuseum.org/

November 4 - 7, 2004

Robin was The Featured Artist at "The Annual Wings & Wildlife Art Show" at The National Aviary, Pittsburg PA.
Her work was shown to over 1.000 bird and art lovers at this outstanding event.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article

July 12, 2004

Robin led a workshop for fifty elementary school teachers at Medaille College, Buffalo, NY

May 21, 2004

Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) convention, Haynes Convention Center, Boston, MA.

April 27 - May 25, 2004

"Artist & Scientist" program for Hoosac River Watershed Association.
Afterschool program, The program resulted in a Freshwater Ecology Mural, on display at "Riverfest" in Williamstown, MA, on May 29, 2004.

April 15, 2004, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

"Up In The Treetops: One Artist's Studio," a visit to Robin's studio, sponsored by The Children's Literature Connection (of Albany and the Berkshires).

April 2-3, 2004

"Got Books? Let's Read: Authors, Illustrators, Educators Showcase for Literacy," organized by the amazing Frank Hodge, of Hodge-Podge Books, Lark Street, Albany NY.

March 20 - April 24, 2004

"Once Upon A Time...Children's Book Illustrations" group show
Owen Smith Shuman Gallery, The Groton Public Library, Groton, MA.