Drop by this Sat., April 25, for a free playful drawing workshop that encourages mindfulness through patterned art. Open to all ages; supplies will be provided. More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/25/mindless-mindf.ulness-workshop #mindfulness #workshop #art #creating #free
Two mice look at a dead rodent in a mousetrap and the piece of cheese next to him as one says to the other, “On the other hand, it’s a shame to let a perfectly good piece of cheese just rot.” Art by Mike Twohy (ink on paper, February 5, 2024); featured in the exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' at the Cartoon Art Museum
Our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side,' featuring works by Oregon and California-based creators, is winding down soon. Be sure to catch it before we call it a wrap. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #artexhibition #humor #magazine
Cover of the Cartoon Art Museum 80-page exhibition catalog 'Sam Kieth: Samplings and Dabblings' (2013)
Cover of the book 'The Super Hero’s Journey' (2023) by Patrick McDonnell
Cover of the book 'Snoopy, the Story of My Life: The Myth, the Legend, the Beagle!' (2025) by Andrew Farago
Cover of the Cartoon Art Museum 48-page exhibition catalog 'Gene Colan: Visions of a Man Without Fear' (2008)
Looking to spice up your bookshelf? Visit our online store for catalogs from past exhibitions and books (including signed copies!) by guest creators. They make great gifts, too. cartoonart.org/store #art #comics #books #catalogs #exhibitions #gifts #shopping
Nancy sports a surprised look at seeing Sluggo carrying a giant hot dog in the comic strip 'Fritzi Ritz and Nancy' (July 21, 1940, ink on board) by Ernie Bushmiller
For decades, newspaper readers from coast to coast found humor and adventure in the Sunday comics section. Our retrospective exhibition 'Sunday Funnies' features original art from iconic strips including 'Krazy Kat,' 'Pogo,' 'Prince Valiant,' 'Doonesbury,' and more. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies
Cover of 'Feo the Chupacabra,' the debut graphic novel from animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson
Today (April 18) meet Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson at the opening reception of our spotlight exhibition on their debut graphic novel 'Feo the Chupacabra.' cartoonart.org/feo-the-chupacabra #artexhibition #graphicnovel #animators #reception
A 10-foot-high portrait of the Man of Steel by co-creator Joe Shuster reproduced by CAM curator Andrew Farago for the exhibition ‘Superman: A 75th Anniversary Celebration’ (May 11-Sept. 29, 2013)
Happy Superman Day!
Here’s a 10-foot-high portrait of the Man of Steel by co-creator Joe Shuster reproduced by CAM curator Andrew Farago for our 2013 exhibition ‘Superman: A 75th Anniversary Celebration.' #supermanday #mural #joeshuster #superhero #dccomics #artmuseum
Drop by this Sat., April 18, for the opening reception of the spotlight exhibition on the graphic novel 'Feo the Chupacabra' and celebrate with creators and Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson. cartoonart.org/feo-the-chupacabra #artexhibition #graphicnovel
Cover of the digital catalog for the 2023 exhibition 'Fight with Art' featuring cartoon expressions of the war in Ukraine
Art by Ukrainian illustrator featured in the 2023 exhibition 'Fight with Art'
Cartoon by Ukrainian cartoonist Yulia Vus featured in the 2023 exhibition 'Fight with Art'
Cartoon by Ukrainian cartoonist Inga Levi featured in the 2023 exhibition 'Fight with Art'
You can download a free digital catalog of our 2023 exhibition 'Fight with Art' featuring the work of six Ukrainian women creators and their expressions of life during wartime. Presented in partnership with FestivALT and Muzeum Komiksu. Check it out: cartoonart.org/store/fight-with-art-catalog
Join us on Sat., April 25, for a free playful drawing workshop that encourages mindfulness through patterned art. Open to all ages; supplies will be provided. More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/25/mindless-mindf.ulness-workshop #mindfulness #workshop #art #creating #free
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A bunch of kids making funny faces while holding on to the Cartoon Art Museum logo
Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the good times? In our Cartooning Camps, creators ages 10–15 take part in instructor-led workshops focused on developing drawing and storytelling skills. Full- and half-day sessions available. Info on these and other programs at cartoonart.org/calendar
A copy of the graphic novel 'To the Heart of the Storm' by Will Eisner displayed on a shelf along with other books in the McLachlan Reading Room at the Cartoon Art Museum
Cartoon Art Museum visitors looking at books in the the McLachlan Reading Room
A table covered with comics-related books in the McLachlan Reading Room at the Cartoon Art Museum
Shelf lined with numerous DC Comics collections in the McLachlan Reading Room at the Cartoon Art Museum
Come in out of the rain this weekend and lose yourself in the McLachlan Reading Room, loaded with hundreds of graphic novels, strip collections, artist tributes, historical references, catalogs, and contemporary comics—it's included w/museum admission. #books #comics #graphicnovels #artmuseum
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The cover of 'Feo the Chupacabra,' the debut graphic novel from animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson
Join us on Sat., April 18, for the opening reception of 'Feo the Chupacabra' featuring art from the debut graphic novel by Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson. cartoonart.org/feo-the-chupacabra #artexhibition #graphicnovel
Discover the work of Armenian-American author and illustrator Nadine Takvorian and her debut graphic novel 'Armaveni' in our current Emerging Artist Showcase. More info: cartoonart.org/emerging-artist-showcase-nadine-takvorian. #emergingartist #artexhibition #graphicnovel #newrelease #artmuseum
An animation cel featuring Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and Marge Simpson wearing Krusty the Clown makeup and holding cards for Krusty's Clown College
It's Pay What You Wish Day! Set your own admission price then enjoy the galleries, delve into the voluminous McLachlan Reading Room, and family-friendly activities until 5pm.
#PayWhatYouWish #cartoonart #artmuseum #animation #comics #originalart
Connect with fellow creators, share ideas, work on projects, chat about pop culture, or whatever during Draw & Chill, our free monthly online meet up. Next gathering happens Sunday, April 12, from noon to 3 pm PST. (Ages 13+ please.) More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/drawandchill
A reminder that our galleries will be closed today (April 5) in observance of Easter. We'll be hopping again on Monday, April 6, at 11 a.m. and hope to see you soon. #HappyEaster
Curious about our summer camps? Have your young creator test the waters in our upcoming Cartooning for Kids workshop on Sat., April 11. cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/saturday-cartooning-for-kids #cartooningforkids #drawing #workshop #cartooning #creating
Poster for Liza Donnelly and Kathleen Hughes's documentary 'Women Laughing,' celebrating women cartoonists of 'The New Yorker'
We're less than a week out from our screening of 'Women Laughing,' celebrating women cartoonists of 'The New Yorker' magazine, with guest creators Liza Donnelly, Amy Kurzweil, Kate Isenberg, and Polly Lou Adams. Join us on April 9. cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/9/women-laughing-screening
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#comicbooks #samkeith #art #books
Production sketch of Cruella De Vil for the 1961 Disney animated feature 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians,' part of the Cartoon Art Museum exhibition 'A Treasury of Animation'
Character sheet of Tanya for director Don Bluth's 1986 animated feature 'An American Tail,' part of the Cartoon Art Museum exhibition 'A Treasury of Animation'
Revisit the early days of cartoon creation with the exhibition ‘A Treasury of Animation' featuring original film and TV production art from our archives. cartoonart.org/a-treasury-of-animation-2024
#artexhibition #animation #101Dalmatians #AnAmericanTail
The cover of 'Feo the Chupacabra,' the debut graphic novel from animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson
Check it: we'll soon be presenting art from 'Feo the Chupacabra,' the debut graphic novel by animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson. Stay tuned for further details. #artexhibition #graphicnovel
Image of the Girls Scouts Cadette Comic Artist Badge featuring empty word balloons
Did you know that Girls Scouts can earn a Cadette Comic Artist Badge for creating their own comic? If your troop's looking for some assist, we're here for you: CAM offers private group workshops that can help creators of all skill levels reach their goal. More info at cartoonart.org/education-index
Don't miss our screening on April 9 of the documentary 'Women Laughing,' celebrating women cartoonists of 'The New Yorker' magazine, with guest creators Liza Donnelly, Amy Kurzweil, Kate Isenberg, and Polly Lou Adams. cartoonart.org/calendar/2026/4/9/women-laughing-screening
A young boy works on his comic during the Cartoon Art Museum's summer cartooning camp
Registration is now open for our summer Cartooning Camps: creators ages 10 to 15 take part in instructor-led workshops focused on developing drawing and storytelling skills. Full- and half-day sessions available. Info on these and other programs at cartoonart.org/calendar #summer #fun #creating
A feline doctor is advising a cat patient to "Get plenty of rest — I'm talking, like, an insane amount of rest." Ink on board; July 27, 2025, Tom Toro
Our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #caturday #humor
Make the most of your spring break with the Discover and Go! program. It provides California library card holders with free/discounted admission to dozens of Bay Area attractions, including the Cartoon Art Museum. Great way to have fun and save $$. discoverandgo.org #museum #discount