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Cartoon Art Museum |
This is the only museum west of the Mississippi dedicated to the display of cartoon art, with exhibits changing three times each year.
In 1984, a group of cartoon art enthusiasts began organizing exhibitions by using art work from their own collections. For several years, the Cartoon Art Museum was a "museum without walls", setting up shows in local museums and corporate spaces. In 1987, with an endowment from Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz, the museum established residence in the heart of San Francisco's new vibrant art center, Yerba Buena Gardens.
| Location | 655 Mission Street San Francisco California 94103 |
| Information | 415-CARTOON |
| Website |
http://www.cartoonart.org
... cartooning classes will be held throughout the spring and summer months from 1pm to 3pm at the Cartoon Art Museum. The attendance fee for each student is $5, which covers the student's admission to the museum and the cost of art supplies. Students will learn a wide variety of skills in each class, with subjects ranging from character design ... |
