September 18 – December 12, 2010
Beginning on September 18, 2010, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Amy Martin.
Amy Martin is a cartoonist from Chicago who now lives in San Francisco. She has been self-publishing comic books since 2004, and has completed twelve books. She [...]
[ Read More → ]October 1, 2010-January 30, 2011
While the history of women in comics is well-documented, and the Jewish contribution to the art form widely acknowledged, Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women will be the first museum exhibit to showcase the singular voices of female Jewish artists whose revealing diaristic and [...]
[ Read More → ]June 26 – November 14, 2010
Reception with special guests: Lark Pien and Larry Marder
Tuesday, August 24th from 7pm to 9pm
(free and open to the public)
Over the past decade, graphic novels have exploded in popularity with children and teenagers. The Cartoon Art Museum’s latest exhibition, Storytime! Graphic Novels for Kids of All Ages, features the [...]
[ Read More → ]June 19 – September 12, 2010
Beginning on June 19, 2010, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Trevor Alixopulos.
Trevor Alixopulos is Hawaii-born transplant to the Bay Area, raised in Sonoma County. He has been working in art comics and small press for the past ten years. First [...]
[ Read More → ]July 3 – October 24, 2010
Sita Sings The Blues screening: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Cartoon Art Museum is honored to host Before Sita Sang The Blues: Spotlight on Nina Paley, the first comprehensive exhibition of award-winning cartoonist and animator Nina Paley, creator of the critically acclaimed animated feature Sita Sings The Blues. This [...]
[ Read More → ]Guest curated by Brian Walker
May 8 – September 19, 2010
Programming to be announced
Beetle Bailey made his first appearance on Sept. 4, 1950 and today Mort Walker’s comic strip is enjoyed by more than 200 million readers daily in over 1,800 newspapers around the world. The Cartoon Art Museum is celebrating this milestone [...]
[ Read More → ]If the museum receives $5,000 in donations between now and the evening of April 2, Farago will shave the famed Bat-Symbol into his hair at our annual WonderCon weekend fundraising party, just as many Bat-Fans did in the months leading up to the release of Warner Bros.’ 1989 Batman film.
[ Read More → ]March 20 – June 13, 2010
[ Read More → ]Presented by The Cartoon Art Museum and The Hero Initiative
Cartoon Art Museum exhibition: February 13 – June 20, 2010
Reception and Charity Auction: April 2, 2010
The Cartoon Art Museum and the Hero Initiative proudly present Ed Hannigan: Covered, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the art of Ed Hannigan. This retrospective features a selection of [...]
[ Read More → ]Cartoon Art Museum exhibition: January 30 – extended through June 20, 2010
For over 70 years, audiences have thrilled to the adventures of Batman, one of the most popular and enduring fictional characters of the modern age. From his first appearance in Detective Comics in 1939 to the blockbuster Dark Knight film of 2008, Gotham [...]
[ Read More → ]Cartoon Art Museum exhibition: January 16 – May 2, 2010
NEW ANIME EXHIBIT CUTS INTO THE PAST AND REVEALS HIDDEN TREASURES
San Francisco, CA – The popular Japanese art forms of manga and anime cut into the past and assume their rightful place in the canon of fine art in a new exhibit at the Cartoon Art [...]
[ Read More → ]December 2009
Dear Friends of the Cartoon Art Museum,
Thanks to our many generous supporters, CAM is celebrating its 25th year of first-class exhibitions of original cartoon art, entertaining and educational family programs, and research opportunities for scholars. As we reach this milestone, I am reminded of the many challenges the museum has overcome to get this [...]
A good children’s picture book still has the power to whisk young minds off to another time and place—even in today’s world of computer games and high-definition TV.
Draw Me a Story: A Century of Children’s Book Illustration explores one hundred years of bold adventures, classic fairy tales, amazing animals, and imaginative ABCs, all seen [...]
December 19, 2009 – March 14, 2010
Andy Ristaino is the creator of Myth Conceptions, Nightblade The Nearsighted Ninja, Life of a Fetus (SLG), The Babysitter, The Uncredibly Confabulated Tales of Lucinda Ziggles, and the forthcoming Escape from Dullsville.
November 24, 2009 – January 24, 2010
See puppets and sets from Fantastic Mr. Fox at the Cartoon Art Museum!
September 12, 2009 – February 7, 2010
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the art of seminal underground comix creator and San Francisco legend Spain Rodriguez, Rebel in Ink looks back on Rodriguez’s 40-plus years as a comic book artist, providing the most comprehensive gallery exhibition of his work to date.
July 18, 2009 – January 10, 2010
Celebrating 50 years since the original release of the classic animated feature from Walt Disney Studios, Once Upon A Dream explores the creation of one of Walt Disney Studios’ most enduring films, from pencil art and model sheets to animation cels, color guides and behind-the-scenes photographs of the cast and crew.
September 19 – December 13, 2009
Richard Sala grew up with a fascination for musty old museums, dusty libraries, cluttered antique shops, narrow alleyways, hidden truths, double meanings, and late night walks. He’s known for his creepy, spooky, and weird illustrations and paintings.
August 8, 2009 – January 24, 2010
The Internet has revolutionized all forms of communication, and comics are no exception. The Cartoon Art Museum explores the digital revolution in its latest exhibition, Monsters of Webcomics, a showcase of some of the best and boldest work published on the World Wide Web.
The Cartoon Art Museum exhibits pieces that represent the history, contemporary development, creators, design, and processes underlying the art forms of cartoons, comics, digital animation, illustration, and videogames.
[ Read More → ]The Cartoon Art Museum hosts more than 10 major exhibitions every year. This list of Cartoon Art Museum exhibitions dates back to December 2001, when the museum re-opened in its current location.
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