Wall Calendars
Before coast-to-coast highways and affordable airlines, trains were the long-distance transit of choice. Nearly every American town boasted a train station, and the sound of the midnight freight was ubiquitous. Railways were both a practical choice and a relatively attainable luxury, but it was the advertising that made the industry a success. Rail companies hired accomplished artists to create posters depicting enticing scenery and celebrating the romance and comfort of train travel, hoping to bring commuters and vacationers on board. Take the scenic route to days past with this calendar of 12 rail posters commemorating both the speeding locomotive and its many destinations across the US. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
For 30 years, Motawi Tileworks has been handcrafting tiles inspired by art and nature. Motawi artisans combine bold colors and refined line art to create unique pieces, from original designs to reimagined art deco, art nouveau, and midcentury modern motifs. Their tiles can be found in a number of public spaces, from museums to universities to Disneyland. Add some Arts & Crafts flair to your home with the Motawi Tileworks designs featured in this calendar. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
With intuition, compassion, or just plain determination, the exemplary individuals featured here have contributed their brilliance to enhance the human experience across a wide range of disciplines, including science, law, business, art, and activism. These trailblazers' accomplishments inspire, inform, and enhearten us all. From choreographer, dancer, and anthropologist Pearl Primus to businessman and activist Benjamin "Pap" Singleton―also known as the "Father of the Exodus," who led Black Americans to Kansas during the Great Exodus of 1879―these 12 men and women have made valuable contributions to the world. Each month, explore more of what history has to offer with a featured image and brief biography, a list of birthdays for other notable names in the Black community, and milestones in Black history to mark all 365 days of the year. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
Bats, cats, and men in fur coats make frequent appearances in Edward St. John Gorey's artwork, as do exotic and quirky creatures. A Renaissance man of boundless imagination, he created more than 100 works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affection for ballet, literature, film, and animals. Gorey brought to life enigmatic, humorous tales from the laboratory of his mind, leaving his unique stamp on American art and culture. This 2023 wall calendar features 12 illustrations for his own books, books by others, and magazines. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
Have you ever dreamed of a spiraling megaphone for dogs? A seal-powered bicycle? Or a masochistic-looking hands-free toothpicker? These contraptions could only come from the unmatched imagination and art of Mike Wilks. His elaborate illustrations inspired by William Heath Robinson envision a world where even the most mundane tasks have complex machinery to assist in their completion. Note that the title of this calendar is improbable, not impossible. Let these 12 gadgets inspire your creativity throughout the year. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
Whether investigating the open sea or eating a sack lunch, B. Kliban's cartoon Cats take on each day with verve and, of course, curiosity. Let this calendar's 12 fun-filled images brighten up your days in 2023―and maybe inspire you to explore an art museum, build a snowman, or even to fly! All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
Artists have long been inspired by the intimate love affairs between women and literature. Be it on the deck of a swimming pool, on the subway, or in their own library, reading women remain an inspirational muse for creators, classic to contemporary. The characters depicted in the months of this calendar come from all over the globe and range centuries in origin; perhaps the only thing they have in common is their dedication to the written word. Twelve scenes, paired with quotes from women about the importance and joy of reading, are reproduced in this calendar. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.
Women have fought for their liberties for centuries. They've marched for a more equal society as part of countless intersecting social movements over the years, from women's suffrage and labor laws to reproductive freedom and civil rights. Alongside their efforts, activist artists created posters and other works of art featuring powerful imagery and bold slogans to rally support―a tradition that continues to this day in protests around the world. The 12 works in this calendar, as well as notes about important moments and figures in women's rights history, are a part of that legacy. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally sourced paper.