The Cartoon Art Museum, the only museum in the western United States dedicated to cartoons and comics, is pleased to host its third annual benefit at Pixar Animation Studios on Saturday, February 25, 2006. From Pixars inception in 1986 with the premiere of its iconic short film, Luxo Jr., to the studios latest full-length feature, a Disney Presentation of a Pixar film, Cars, scheduled for release June 9, 2006, attendees will get an insiders perspective on the mastery behind these computer animated creations. The event celebrates the Cartoon Art Museum's 21st year and coincides with Pixars 20th year in animation.
This special evening starts with a reception at Pixar's Emeryville campus. Over wine and hors d'oeuvres guests will gain access to a stunning gallery exhibition featuring the pre-production artwork of The Incredibles, as well as other fine artwork by Pixar employees. Guests will then be escorted into Pixar's state-of-the-art 240-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 Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. After the presentation, guests will have an opportunity to converse with the speakers and other Pixar employees. There will also be a glimpse into Pixar's future, as some of the creative team of Pixar's next short film, One Man Band, screen and talk about their film.
Pixar Animation Studios is located at 1200 Park Avenue in Emeryville, California. Gates open at 5:30pm. Free parking is available on site. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the art exhibition viewing from 6-7pm. The presentation will begin promptly at 7pm. and will be hosted by Dr. Michael B. Johnson, lead, Moving Pictures Group at Pixar, and will include other Pixar employees, including director Mark Andrews and animator 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 8:30-9:30pm. 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 $125, while the non-member rate is $175. Save money and become a member of the Cartoon Art Museum today! Reserved tables for ten are available for $2,000. Treat your friends or employees to an evening of animated fun.
