San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum
These magnificently expressive drawings stand alone as art. The Disney
Studio's stable of artists included some of the finest illustrators
of their day. Kay Nielsen, for instance, an important contributor
to international graphic design in the 1930s, was part of the team
that created the unforgettable Chernobog, the Dark God in 'Night on
Bald Mountain' in the legendary Fantastia. The exhibit at The
Cartoon Art Museum features a number of extraordinary drawings of
Chernobog, as well as the Dinosaurs from 'The Rite of Spring,' and
other moments from Fantasia.
'WildBrain: The Art of Animation' spotlights
the local animation studio that has created Fern
Gully 2: The Magical Rescue,
Spawn (HBO), Clio award winning commercials for Nike and Coca-Cola
and their latest project, A Dog Cartoon. The exhibit is entertaining,
educational and highlights the production development of animation
-- from early conceptual sketches and storyboards -- to expansive
painted backgrounds and cels -- to the final print and video. Contact Us
Wild Brain's hilarious short film, A Dog Cartoon, received
critical acclaim and was selected for screening at several venues
including the New York International Children's Film Festival, the
National Gallery in Washington D.C. and ASIFA-East, where it garnered
a prestigious animation industry award for excellence. A Dog Cartoon
is currently being developed into a television series and is a feature
of the exhibit.
The Cartoon Art Museum is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit corporation
dedicated to enriching the cultural life of San Franciscans and the
world. Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission:
$5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors; $2 for children 6-12;
and free for children under 5. Location: 814 Mission Street, Second
Floor, San Francisco, California. The museum is available for private
functions.
Call (415) CARTOON for details, or visit our website.
Rod Gilchrist is curator of the Cartoon Art Museum.
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