The Cartoon Art Museum hosts dozens of events throughout the year, including book signings, creator appearances, lectures and workshops. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to hear about these events as we add them.
February 4 – April 29, 2012
Opening reception Thursday, February 23, 2012
In 1992, seven of the most popular comic book artists in the world joined forces to create Image Comics, a company specializing in the publication of creator-owned comics and graphic novels. The first wave of Image Comics were an immediate hit with fans, [...]
[ Read More → ] Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm
Free and open to the public
World renowned author and artist Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was born on February 22, 1925. In celebration of the anniversary of his birth, the Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore will host a special evening of Gorey-themed entertainment. Cakes and refreshments will be provided, and visitors [...]
[ Read More → ]Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00-3:00pm
Free and open to the public
Written by Mark Long and Jim Demonakos; Illustrated by Nate Powell
San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes authors Mark Long and Jim Demonakos and artist Nate Powell as they discuss The Silence of Our Friends, their graphic novel chronicling the American Civil [...]
[ Read More → ] Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm
Free and open to the public
The Cartoon Art Museum hosts artist Jeff Plotkin on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to Jeff about cartooning and view [...]
[ Read More → ]December 17, 2011 – May 6, 2012
“I never thought my art would be displayed anywhere other than my mother’s refrigerator.
And even she tried to hide it under large magnets and grocery lists.” -Stephan Pastis, Pearls Before Swine
The newspaper comics page is known for its sense of tradition. The Katzenjammer Kids [...]
[ Read More → ] November 12, 2011 – April 15, 2012
Programming to be announced
We’re off to see the Wizard! The Cartoon Art Museum celebrates The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an exhibition featuring vintage newspaper tearsheets and original artwork spanning over 100 years of classic comics.
At the dawn of the 20th century, L. Frank Baum created a world [...]
Spend the day at Pixar Animation Studios
Annual Cartoon Art Museum Benefit
Saturday, December 10, 2011
UPDATE: Here’s a list of some of the items that will be auctioned at the fundraiser (and in the weeks leading up to it). PIXAR AUCTION
The Cartoon Art Museum, the only museum in the western United States dedicated to all forms [...]
[ Read More → ] September 17, 2011 – February 5, 2012
HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND!
For over 22 years, cartoonist Lloyd Dangle entertained, educated, and occasionally outraged audiences worldwide through his weekly comic strip Troubletown. Dangle retired the feature in April 2011, and the Cartoon Art Museum is pleased to present Last Stop: Troubletown, a comprehensive [...]
[ Read More → ]Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm
The Cartoon Art Museum hosts cartoonist Audrey Soffa on Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 1pm to 3pm, as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to Soffa about cartooning and view her work. This event is free and [...]
[ Read More → ]CAM has hosts a multitude of community events that include booksignings, receptions, special guest lectures, Cartoonist-in-Residence among many others.
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