October 1 – December 4, 2011
Karen Luk is drawer of words, writer of images and erstwhile sword fighter. She was professionally published at 17 by Marion Zimmer Bradley for the anthology Sword and Sorceress, but decided to make art instead while in college. She is a graduate of the California College of Art. [...]
[ Read More → ]June 25 – September 18, 2011
Beginning on June 25, 2011, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Thien Pham.
Thien Pham first came to America on a tiny boat of dreams and rubber tires in 1980 from his home in Vietnam. Channeling this adventurous spirit, Thien graduated from the prestigious Academy [...]
July 16 – December 11, 2011
The Riverdale gang makes its way to San Francisco this summer for an all-new original art exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Archie Comics! America’s favorite teenager, Archie Andrews, has been entertaining readers worldwide since his 1941 debut, through hundreds of different titles and over one billion comics sold. The [...]
[ Read More → ]Howl – Reading Ginsberg event: Thursday, July 14, 2011 7pm to 10pm
Free and open to the public
Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s film, Howl, produced by Werc Werk Works, opened the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Featuring James Franco as the beat poet Allen Ginsberg, the film took an experimental approach to documenting the creation [...]
[ Read More → ]June 11 – November 6, 2011
Sneak preview reception: June 9, 2011
“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight! Let those who worship evil’s might beware my power—Green Lantern’s light!”
Just in time for Green Lantern’s theatrical debut, the Cartoon Art Museum is presenting the first museum exhibition celebrating 70 [...]
March 26 – June 19, 2011
Beginning on March 26, 2011, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Tessa Brunton.
Cartoonist Tessa Brunton was raised in the Bay Area and now lives in Oakland. Although Tessa began making zines in high school, she first discovered comics while working [...]
December 18, 2010– March 13, 2011
Reception: Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm (free and open to the public)
Beginning on December 18, 2010, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Peter S. Conrad.
Peter Conrad is a writer and artist from the East Coast, who has spent fifteen [...]
Held over by popular demand!
December 4, 2010 – May 29, 2011
Few cartoons have been able to capture the attention of multiple generations like the Looney Tunes. These enduring characters are celebrated in the Cartoon Art Museum’s latest exhibition, Overture: Looney Tunes Behind the Scenes, which opens to the public on December 4, 2010.
This [...]
[ Read More → ]Extended due to popular demand!
November 6, 2010 – May 8, 2011
For 30 years, Kevin “Kal” Kallaugher has been a prominent editorial cartoonist for The Economist, the world renowned magazine focusing on commentary and analysis of world politics, business, finance, science, technology, culture, society, media and the arts. The Economist and the Cartoon Art Museum will [...]
[ Read More → ]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. [...]
[ 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 28, 2010
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 work of ten influential cartoonists whose work broke new ground in bookstores and libraries. Their graphic novels are promoted [...]
[ 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 31, 2010
HELD OVER THROUGH OCTOBER 31!
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 retrospective will [...]
Guest curated by Brian Walker
May 8 – extended through September 26, 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 [...]
[ 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 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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