The Art and Furniture of Tommy Simpson Book Signing with Author Oscar P. Fitzgerald
March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
The Art and Furniture of Tommy Simpson Book Signing with Author Oscar P. Fitzgerald | Thur. March 19, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm ET | In-person
Join us for a special evening celebrating the release of the first-ever comprehensive catalogue of the work of Tommy Simpson with author Oscar P. Fitzgerald. During the event, Fitzgerald will present his experience with artist Tommy Simpson while preparing the publication.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, along with plenty of opportunities for conversation.
About Oscar P. Fitzgerald
Dr. Fitgerald has lectured worldwide including presentations to appraisers, collectors, museums, and even several Atlantic Ocean crossings on Queen Elizabeth II. His books include American Furniture: 1650 to the Present (600 pages, 800 illustrations), the standard text book in the field; the catalogue of studio furniture in the Smithsonian’s Renwick collection; and American Furniture Designers: 1900-2020, published by Rowman Littlefield in 2022. His latest book, The Art and Furniture of Tommy Simpson was published by Bloomsbury in January. He served an Adjunct Professor of American furniture at the Smithsonian Institution/George Washington University Master’s Program in the History of Decorative Arts and Design.
This event is free to the public. The Museum for Art in Wood interprets, nurtures, and champions creative engagement and expansion of art, craft, and design in wood to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of it. A suggested donation of $5 per person enables us to provide programs and exhibitions throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Katie Sorenson, Director of Outreach and Communications, at [email protected].