IMAGE COMICS

20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT

Image Expo is the premier Northern California comics convention in 2012. The three-day event takes place at the Oakland Convention Center February 24, 25 and 26. Celebrating the creative spirit of independence, Image Expo commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the formation of Image Comics. But more than just looking to the past, the event showcases the evolving the comic market by spotlighting the future of independent publishing.

The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition Image Comics: A 20th Anniversary Celebration features over 40 pieces of original artwork spanning 20 years, including works from all seven Image founders, Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Jim Lee (WildC.A.T.s), Rob Liefeld (Youngblood), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Whilce Portacio (Wetworks), Marc Silvestri (Cyberforce), and Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk).  Works from Image partner Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) will also be included in this historic exhibition.

The opening reception for Image Comics: A 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7:00-9:00pm.  Special guests include Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible), Fiona Staples (Saga), Ryan Ottley (Invincible) and many more to be announced, as well as a few last-minute surprises.  Please visit the Cartoon Art Museum’s website, cartoonart.org <http://cartoonart.org> for updates.  Admission to this party will be $5-$50, with tickets sold on a sliding scale.  This party kicks off the three-day Image Expo which will be held at the Oakland Convention Center from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26.  Please visit imagecomicexpo.com <http://www.imagecomicexpo.com/> for details.

The Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference (OEGE) is a one day conference that seeks to bring together students, educators, professionals and enthusiasts in all areas of Computer-Aided Technology and highlight Oklahoma as a creative outlet for these industries.

Computer-Aided Technology encompasses all creative industries that use computers for the development of their designs, such as video game, multimedia, graphic design, web design, CAD, GIS, video editing, animation, and digital art.

By offering an educated workforce, we strive to make Oklahoma a prime location for game development, multimedia, animation, etc., thus expanding this growing creative industry.

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ANIMACAMPUS TALLINN 2011

November 15-19, 2011 / Tallinn, Estonia

CALL FOR TALENTS

Deadline for application: September 5, 2011.

 

AnimaCampus Tallinn is a brand new networking platform and training event for up-and-coming young filmmakers working in the field of animation. The five-day creative summit takes place in parallel with the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams, the sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. 

In the frame of several lectures, presentations, discussions, screenings and workshops international animation experts share their experience in making cinéma d'auteur animation films as well as commercial productions. A mix of animation art and industry. A mix of traditional animation techniques and new media technologies. AnimaCampus Tallinn provides young professionals from East and West the opportunity to learn from top animation experts and build international networks in  inspiring European Capital of Culture atmosphere.

PROGRAMME

The programme of AnimaCampus Tallinn consists of the following activities:

Inspiration talks:

• Lectures, presentations and panel discussions to address the breaking issues in the animation history and today. * Open to all participants, guests and public.

 

Hands-on trainings:

• Practical workshops, case studies and meeting-the-expert sessions in different fields of work promoting direct interaction between young and experienced professionals. * Open to participants and guests.

Mentoring and guidance:

• Specialized master classes. * Open only to participants.

• Individual project consultations. * Open only to participants.

 

Networking and entertainment:

• Film screenings at the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams. 

• Excursions to Estonian animation studios and Museum of Puppets.

• Match-making sessions.

• Social events and concerts in the evenings.

REGIONS IN FOCUS

In 2011 AnimaCampus Tallinn is setting its focus on the following regions: Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland), Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Emerging animation filmmakers from the above mentioned countries are eligible to apply through the open call for entries. However, motivated applicants from the other European countries wishing to explore the animation scene in those regions are also encouraged to send their application.

Animation & Imagination Art Benefit & Sale - A benefit for Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. a 5019(c)3; an original one-of-a-kind collection of graphite, colored pencil, pen & ink, and other media depicting images inspired by Walt Disney and his legacy. Held at Buttonwood Art Space. 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. 816-285-9040.

Featured artists to appear at the Opening Reception on June 1st from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm include Tony Anselmo - the official voice of “Donald Duck”, Bret Iwan - the official voice of “Mickey Mouse” and many other nationally known artists from studios such as Disney®, LucasFilm®, Marvel® and more. In tribute, national and local artists at Buttonwood have combined to bring you art works showcasing line art, cartoons, highly colorful works and pieces inspired by imagination and will donate 50% of net sales to benefit the TYWD organization; All works by the artists will be for sale; The Opening will also feature live music, caricature artists and appetizers

The exhibit and sale will run from June 1 – July 27

This art show is a tribute to Walt Disney and his artistic influence on local artists and his roots in the Kansas City area. The "Thank You Walt Disney" charitable organization is preserving Walt's first studio at Troost & 31st Street; Free parking available on west side of Main Street in the Rehabilitation Center Parking Lot or the Fairfield Inn lot; Casual Dress; Kathy Drungilas: 816-285-9040; Kathy@ButtonwoodArtSpace.com ; http://www.buttonwoodartspace.com/ ; http://www.thankyouwaltdisney.org/

Calling all Graphic Artists, Animators and gamers...bring the character of Bayou Savage to life!

Bayou Savage Guitar Ghost Fighter
Art Contest

Cash Prize! No Fee to Enter!

Winning entry will receive $150 Visa Gift Card and inclusion in all future
marketing media for the Bayou Savage series of paranormal tall tales.

Entries should be submitted in a hi-res jpeg format
Entries Due: April 30th, 2010

Visit website to pre-register by email.
http://www.bayousavage.com

Copper Pot Pictures has paired with the Picture Book Project and Schools for Salone to hold an online art auction to benefit the schools featured in its documentary, BROWNSTONES TO RED DIRT.  The auction includes over 150 pieces created by some of the top names in animation as well as children’s book, graphic novel and comic illustration, including Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge, Toy Story 3 Art Director Daisuke Tsutsumi, renowned illustrator Peter DeSeve and legendary Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney.

Each artist was given a birchwood postcard and asked to create a unique work based on the theme, “PEN PALS.” The completed pieces will be available from March 6-13 on eBay.  All proceeds will be used to build a school for war orphans in Freetown, Sierra Leone and to develop a library for at-risk youth in Brooklyn.

BROWNSTONES TO RED DIRT follows the growth of the children in Sierra Leone and New York when they are paired together as pen pals.  Fundraising efforts inspired by the film have raised $24,000 of the $100,000 needed for the two schools.

Buttonwood Art Space in Kansas City, Missouri is proud to present "Animation & Imagination"; an original one-of-a-kind collection of line art, cartoon cells, fine art in all media depicting images inspired by Walt Disney, his legacy and his influence on generations of artists. We seek artwork in all media that is original, colorful and reveals how you were influenced by Disney, but not material that might be trade marked or infringe on artistic copyrights owned by others.

The event will run June 1st through July 27, 2012 with a VIP and First Friday Reception on June 1st. All artwork submitted must be original, remain for the duration of the show and be for sale. Juried entries will be sold at commission level of 50% to artist/50% to Thank You Walt Disney organization. Buttonwood Art Space will forego any commission for this benefit. Application deadline is April 21, 2012. to apply, please upload images and information at www.ButtonwoodArtSpace.com

Featured artists include Tony Anselmo (the official voice of "Donald Duck"), Brent Iwan (the official voice of "Mickey Mouse"), and many other nationally known artists from studios such as Disney®, LucasFilm®, Marvel®, Pixar®, and more. Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company. Donations of artworks are also accepted - please contact Kathy at the email below. Buttonwood Art Space is located at 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. Contact Kathy@ButtonwoodArtSpace.com, www.ButtonwoodArtSpace.com or 816-285-9040 for more information.

CG Brains Cartoon Character Design Competition

Between August 25th to September 25th

Theme: Cartoon Character Design ( We will use the design for future competitions in the site Modelling, Rigging, Animation with Artist`s Credits )

 

 

Prizes

Winner Will be Awarded Digital Tutors 1 Month Ulimited Access Basic $45 / month Unlimited Access
Project Files Included For more details visit : www.digitaltutors.com Winner Will be Awarded 3D Connexion 3D Mouse Space Navigator 3D Mouse 3Dconnexion patented six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) technology For more details visit : www.3dconnexion.com

For More Details Visit : www.cgbrains.com

CG Con North-American Roadshow in Silicon Valley

4 lectures (two Digital Painting/Concept Art, and two Animation lectures) of 90 minutes each by industry professionals

When:
Saturday March 6th, 2010

Where:
Cogswell Polytechnical College, 1175 Bordeaux Dr Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Who:
Mark Goerner - Digital Painting/Concept Art (Minority Report, X-men 2, The Terminal, Superman, Transformers 3, Battle Angel)
Anthony Wong - Digital Animation (Pixar Animation Studios)

Please feel free to contact us at info@cgcon.net if you have any questions or visit our website at www.cgcon.net

We look forward to seeing you at this event!