Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibition dedicated to the graphic novel.

“LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel” will showcase 200 original paintings, comic books, photos and storyboards from a variety of artists, offering a look into the nature of their work.

MWPAI Curator, Mary Murray, says quote, “comics have always been an important influence on modern and contemporary artists.”

The “LitGraphic” exhibition opens on March 4th and is organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

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