Signe Wilkinson

A huge thanks to the University of Pennsylvania and to lead archivist Samantha Dodd Summerbell for the terrific installation of my work and the work of Tony Auth at the Annenberg School for Communication. It just opened last night. What a relief to have my work out of my house and into a place that knows how to take care of it and what an honor to have it along side Tony’s work. Both of our archives are now at the university’s library.

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it last night. It was a real pleasure to see so many friends and family members. And thanks to Jon Zimmerman for the kind introduction!

A special shoutout to Rich Aregood, my beloved editor, coconspirator, and protector at the Philadelphia Daily News for many years.

The exhibit will be up all year. If you can come, let me know and I might be able to meet you there!

I’m tickled to announce that the University of Pennsylvania will be holding an exhibit featuring my work alongside the works of the late great Tony Auth this fall. There will be an opening event on September 17th and you can register at the link below!

Witty and Gritty: Editorial Art of The Philadelphia Inquirer (and Daily News!) celebrates the enduring power of editorial cartoons to challenge, entertain, and inspire public conversation.

Featuring more than 150 original cartoons and artworks by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists Tony Auth and Signe Wilkinson, this exhibition explores decades of American life through themes including politics, media, social issues, and Philadelphia culture. These witty, incisive, and hard-hitting works reveal how a single image can spark debate, challenge authority, and capture the spirit of an era. The exhibit will be on view at the Annenberg School for the 2026-2027 academic year.

September 17th Event Schedule:
5:00-5:30pm Opening Reception
5:30-6:30pm Cartoon Exhibit Discussion
6:30-7:30pm Reception Continues

Thank you to the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania!

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witty-and-gritty-tickets-1995040092622

Exhibit info:
https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/events/witty-and-gritty

Witty and Gritty Witty and Gritty: Editorial Art of The Philadelphia Inquirer celebrates the enduring power of editorial cartoons to challenge, entertain, and inspire public conversation.

A few quick pieces from my weekend in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania:

Smithsonian Institute exhibits now that our president Trump is in charge!

I was just going through my files and found this card from my colleagues after a dog bit my hand. Thankfully my thumb survived!