Lecture Lunch
Wednesday, April 8 @ 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
This Month’s Speaker: Jay Wiley
Lecture: My Life with My American Master Illustrator John Falter
John Falter was a celebrated American illustrator whose career spanned the final years of the Golden Age of American Illustration. Commissioned by The Saturday Evening Post, he produced 129 covers between 1943 and 1962—second only to Norman Rockwell in total output for the magazine.
In this presentation, I’ll share a 1975 video interview and slides of covers that featured our family and the places we called home.
Beyond the Post, Falter created award-winning advertising campaigns for clients including Coca-Cola, Pall Mall Cigarettes, Hertz Car Rental, and Johnson & Johnson. During World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned him to produce recruiting posters aimed at encouraging women to enlist in the WAVES. He also completed a yearlong commission for Esquire (1943–44), illustrating twelve historically significant moments of American valor in the war.
I look forward to sharing stories and highlights from a rich and memorable time in all of our lives.
About Lecture Lunch
Lecture Lunches are held on the second Wednesday each month from September through June. They feature a guest speaker drawn from the church or outside community. There is a $10 charge to cover food costs. A vegetarian option is available.