Spend the day at Pixar Animation Studios
For the Sixth Annual Cartoon Art Museum Benefit!
Saturday November 14, 2009

 

The Cartoon Art Museum, the only museum in the western United States dedicated to all forms of cartoons and comics, is delighted to host its sixth annual benefit on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Pixar Animation Studios.  From Pixar’s inception in 1986 with the premiere of its iconic short film, Luxo Jr., to the studio’s latest full-length feature, Disney•Pixar’s Up, Pixar has wowed and charmed the world with its incredible computer animated creations. This year, there are two great ways to experience the magic of Pixar up close and personal at the studio’s Emeryville home:

The Family Fun Tier
(1:00 – 4:00 pm)

The Family Fun Tier is designed for families to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the world of Pixar.  Entry includes the chance to get up close and personal to rarely seen Toy Story art, sculptures, and other items from the Pixar archives and experience a gallery exhibition featuring stunning pre-production artwork from Up.  Family Fun Tier members will also be able to participate in a Silent Auction to bid on original and signed works by Pixar creators.  Pixar artists will be on hand to teach kids how to draw Pixar characters.  Finally, a selection of Pixar short films (including One Man Band, Lifted, Presto, Burn-E and several Cars Toons) will be showing in Pixar’s state-of-the-art screening room in a continuous loop.

For this Tier, doors open at 1 pm.  Tickets are $35 for an individual or $100 for a Family Four Pack, which includes entry for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 (or 1 adult and 3 children).  
 

The VIP Screening Tier
(11:00 am — 4:00 pm)
 

The VIP Screening Tier is designed for the biggest fans to help support the Cartoon Art Museum and to experience Pixar’s state-of-the-art digital theater.  Entry includes access to everything from the Family Fun Tier plus access to Pixar’s Studio Store where guests can purchase Pixar items at employee prices. The centerpiece of the event is a noon time 3D screening that includes the rarely seen Cars Toon Tokyo Mater , and the feature film Toy Story 2.  The screening will be hosted by Dr. Michael B. Johnson (Pixarian and CAM board member), who will lead a Q&A session along with several other Toy Story 2 crew members.  The VIP Screening Tier also includes an offering of light lunchtime snacks, treats and conversation with the speakers and other Pixar employees.

For this Tier, doors open two hours early — at 11 am.  Cartoon Art Museum members can purchase tickets for the reduced rate of $99, while the non-member rate is $149. Save money and become a member of the Cartoon Art Museum today!  Reserved rows for ten are available for $1,500.  Treat your friends or employees to an afternoon of animated fun.  

Pixar Animation Studios is located in Emeryville, California.  Free parking is available on site.  Call 415-227-8666, ext. 300 to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

About the Cartoon Art Museum

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to cartoons and comics.  The Museum was started by a group of cartoonists and collectors who wanted to share their appreciation of this unique art form with the rest of the world.  The Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of original cartoon art in all forms to benefit historians, cartoonists, journalists, artists, collectors and the general public.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation.  Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL•E, and most recently, Up. The Northern California studio has won 22 Academy Awards® and its ten films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date.  The next film release from Disney•Pixar is Toy Story 3 (June 18, 2010).

Cartoon Art Museum To Host Fifth Annual Benefit At Pixar Animation Studios

Saturday, October 11, 2008, 5:00 PM

Tickets: $200, ($150 - CAM Members)
Reserved Row for Ten: $2,000



The Cartoon Art Museum, the only museum in the western United States dedicated to all forms of cartoons and comics, is delighted to host its fifth annual benefit at Pixar Animation Studios on Saturday, October 11, 2008. From Pixar’s inception in 1986 with the premiere of its iconic short film, Luxo Jr., to the studio’s latest full-length feature, Disney/Pixar’s WALL·E, attendees will get an insiders’ perspective on the mastery behind these computer animated creations.

This special evening starts with a reception at Pixar's Emeryville campus. Guests will gain access to a stunning gallery exhibition featuring the pre-production artwork from WALL·E, as well as other fine artwork by Pixar employees. Attendees will then be escorted into Pixar's state-of-the-art 235-seat theater to hear stories from artists, gain insight into Pixar's unique movie-making process and catch a glimpse behind the scenes at the productions of Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and WALL·E. After the presentation, guests will have an opportunity to converse with the speakers and other Pixar employees.

Pixar Animation Studios is located in Emeryville, California. Gates open at 5:00pm. Free parking is available on site. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served during the art exhibition viewing from 5:30-6:30pm. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:30pm hosted by Dr. Michael B. Johnson, lead, Moving Pictures Group at Pixar and will include other Pixar employees, including Angus MacLane (Directing Animator of WALL·E), Jeremy Lasky (Director of Photography on Toy Story 3, Finding Nemo, Cars, and WALL·E), and Ralph Eggleston, (Academy Award®-winning writer/director of Pixar's short film For the Birds, Art Director on Toy StoryandThe Incredibles, and Production Designer of Finding Nemo and WALL·E), as well as a sneak-peek at Pixar’s upcoming short film directed by Angus MacLane). The presentation will be followed by dessert and coffee, plus the opportunity to mix and mingle with artists in Pixar's atrium from 8:00-8:30pm.

This event is expected to sell out quickly and there are only a limited number of seats available. Cartoon Art Museum members can purchase tickets for the reduced rate of $150, while the non-member rate is $200. Save money and become a member of the Cartoon Art Museum today! Reserved rows for ten are available for $2,000. Treat your friends or employees to an evening of animated fun. Call 415-227-8666, ext. 300 to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

About the Cartoon Art Museum

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to cartoons and comics. The Museum was started by a group of cartoonists and collectors who wanted to share their appreciation of this unique art form with the rest of the world. The Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of original cartoon art in all forms to benefit historians, cartoonists, journalists, artists, collectors and the general public.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and most recently, WALL·E. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its nine films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is UP (May 29, 2009).

For Immediate Release: August 27, 2007
Contact: Summerlea Kashar, 415-227-8666 ext. 300


The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents two very special programs at Pixar Animation Studios on Saturday, September 15, 2007:

The Cartoon Art Museum presents
Fourth Annual Benefit
At Pixar Animation Studios

Saturday, September 15, 2007
6:00-9:30 PM

Get an insiders’ perspective on the mastery behind Pixar's computer animated creations. This special evening takes place at Pixar's Emeryville campus.

6pm to 7pm: Wine, hors d'oeuvres and access to a stunning gallery exhibition featuring the pre-production artwork from Ratatouille, as well as other fine artwork by Pixar employees.

7pm to 8:45pm: Guests will be escorted into Pixar's state-of-the-art theater for a presentation hosted by Dr. Michael B. Johnson, lead, Moving Pictures Group at Pixar Featured guest speakers will include:

Sharon Calahan (Director of Photography: Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life),
Dylan Brown (Supervising Animator: Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2)
Mark Andrews (Story Supervisor: Ratatouille, The Incredibles)
Plus a premiere screening of “Our Friend the Rat” with commentary by director Jim Capobianco

8:45 pm to 9:30pm: Coffee and desserts while guests have an opportunity to converse with the speakers and other Pixar employees.

This event is expected to sell out quickly and there are only a limited number of seats available.

Tickets: $200 ($150 for Cartoon Art Museum members) Save money and become a member of the Cartoon Art Museum today!

Reserved tables for ten are available for $2,500. Treat your friends or employees to an evening of animated fun.

Call 415-227-8666, ext. 300 to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

All proceeds from this benefit are tax-deductible and benefit the Cartoon Art Museum.

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The Cartoon Art Museum presents
First Annual Family Fun Day
at Pixar Animation Studios

Saturday, September 15, 2007
1:00 – 3:30pm


The Cartoon Art Museum announces its first annual Family Fun Day and benefit at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA.

Get a glimpse of what a day as a new Pixar artist feels like. Experience for yourself how Pixar artists think dimensionally. Learn how to make cartoons by getting creative in all dimensions; from two dimensional drawing to moving objects through time and space. Participate in exclusive workshops led by Pixar professionals featuring acting, drawing, and storytelling.

You will be able to go behind the scenes at Pixar's private studio facility to view in-house only exhibitions, including original pre-production artwork from Ratatouille.

Finally, finish the day by going to Pixar's state-of-the-art theater for a hand picked selection of Pixar shorts.

Tickets: $125/person, ($90 - CAM Members)
Family Ticket for 4 people: $450, ($300 - CAM Members)

This event is intended for attentive, curious minds, ages 5 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Treat your friends and family to an afternoon of animated fun. Call 415-227-8666, ext. 300 to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

All proceeds from the Family Fun Day benefit are tax-deductible and benefit youth programming at the Cartoon Art Museum.

About the Cartoon Art Museum

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to all forms of cartoons and comics. The Cartoon Art Museum was started by a group of cartoonists and collectors who wanted to share their appreciation of this unique art form with the rest of the world. The Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of original cartoon art in all forms to benefit historians, cartoonists, journalists, artists, collectors and the general public. Children's programming includes on-site classes, school and camp tours and a collaboration with 826 Valencia.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created seven of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: </i>Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars</i> and now Ratatouille. Pixar has won 20 Academy Awards® and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date.