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Come to Richmond For Bay Area Holiday Arts, Crafts & Cheer

21 November 2016 – Richmond, CA: “Richmond is proud to host some of the Bay Area’s annual holiday highlights, including the 46th annual KPFA Winter Crafts Fair and the 54th Annual Richmond Art Center Holiday Arts Festival” said Marsha Tomassi, Board President of the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Creative holiday shopping, art and entertainment bring the holidays alive in Richmond this December.”

Check out unique lodging options on visitrichmondca.com and come enjoy a holiday festive weekend along the historic Richmond waterfront. Fun activities in Richmond this December include:

• Through December 29, “BrewHaHa” Arts of Point Richmond Members Show. Kaleidoscope Café, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond.

• Thursday December 1, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Winter Holiday Cards Decorating. Richmond Public Library, Whittlesey Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. For information: (510) 620-6561/richmondlibrary.org.

• Thursday December 1, 5:30 PM: Film Screening of “North Richmond: Past, Present and Future” by award-winning filmmaker Doug Harris. Tickets are $7 for members/$10 for non-members. For information or to purchase tickets contact (510) 235-7387/melinda@richmondmuseum.org. Richmond Museum of History, 400 Nevin Avenue, Richmond.

• Friday December 2 – Friday December 30, M-F 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM/Sat 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Souls & Scenarios, Organized by Gina Bord/Holiday Lounge Five/ Self-Portrait As A Beast’s Assymetry: Michael Olivo at NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street, Richmond. For information: (510) 620-0290.

• Saturday December 3 and Saturday December 17, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Bay Trail Plant Restoration. Join Tom and Jane Kelly for their native plant restoration project along the Bay Trail between Point Isabel Regional Shoreline and Marina Bay.  Where: Point Isabel next to the dog park. Contact info: Tom or Jane Kelly (510) 704-8628 (w) or (510) 684-6484 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.  

• Saturday December 3, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Arts of Point Richmond Holiday Arts, Books & Crafts Fair at the Pt. Richmond Community Center. 139 Washington Ave., Pt. Richmond. For information: (510) 237-6470.

• Saturday December 3, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Holiday Open House at the Riggers Loft Wine Company. Get into the holiday spirit with all the Riggers Loft wineries and cidery. Over 35 wines and ciders to taste, food prepared by Street Eats, live music from the Michael Adachi Trio. Tickets $45/$40 wine club members at HolidayWhining.eventbrite.com/510.234-8477. 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond.

• Sunday December 3, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Local Author Margaret C. Murray discusses her new novel, Spiral and her writing process. Richmond Public Library, Whittlesey Room. 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. For information: (510) 620 – 6561/www.richmondlibrary.org.

• Sunday December 4, 11:00 AM: Marina Bay Trail Walk. Join Berkeley Path Wanderers for a 2.5-mile walk exploring Marina Bay sections of Bay Trail hosting the Rosie the Riveter/WW II Home Front National Historical Park. Start: Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center. 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information: (510) 849-4664 ext. 1373.

• Sunday December 4, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Richmond Art Center 54th Annual Holiday Arts Festival. Over 50 notable Bay Area artists and artisan collectives are represented at Richmond Art Center’s largest community event of the year offering the opportunity to appreciate, own and gift handmade art. The festival includes gourmet food trucks, a silent auction and non-profit partners. Richmond Arts Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond. For information: (510) 620-6772/richmondartcenter.org.

• Saturday December 10, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: 19th Annual Senior Winter Ball. Join us for an evening of dining and live entertainment by Top Shelf Review. Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. For tickets: (510) 620-6793.

• Saturday December 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Book Release introducing The 2017 Richmond Anthology of Poetry with readings by the published poets. FREE. This first of its kind anthology bringing together the work of 62 poets who live in Richmond or have ties with the City, debuts this holiday season. Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond. For information: Daniel Ari, richmondpoetry@sonic.net

• Saturday December 10, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Saffron Strand Winter Gala & Silent Auction. Enjoy art, silent auction, wine, refreshments and live music by the New Oak Pilgrim and Dan Damon & Friends. $20 advance tickets or at door. All proceeds go to support Saffron Strands all-volunteer programming to support the homeless. Bridge Art Space, 23 Maine Avenue, Richmond. For information and tickets: (510) 275-9597/saffronstand.org/gala.

• Wednesday December 14, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Downtown Holiday Festival, FREE. Hosted by Richmond Main Street Initiative and East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Santa visits, holiday treats and giveaways, A Richmond Nutcracker 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm and holiday street lighting and caroling. East Bay Center for the Arts, 339 11th Street, Richmond. For information: (510) 236-4049/richmondmainstreet.org.

• Thursday December 15, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: The 2017 Richmond Anthology of Poetry book release and readings. FREE. The debut of this first of its kind anthology of 62 Richmond based-poets, continues this holiday season at the Richmond Progressive Alliance. 2540 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond. For information: Daniel Ari, richmondpoetry@sonic.net.

• Thursday December 15, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Home Front Film Festival 2016: Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) aboard the SS Red Oak Victory. FREE admission with a suggestion donation of $10 to help preserve and maintain the ship. 1337 Canal Boulevard, Richmond. For information: richmondmuseum.org

• Saturday December 17, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: First United Methodist Church of Pt. Richmond Annual Bake & Crafts Sale. Pt. Richmond Community Center. 139 Washington Avenue, Pt. Richmond.

• Saturday December 17, 9:00 AM – Sunday December 18, 6:00 PM: 2016 Candy Cane Classic Basketball Tournament. The Candy Cane Classic Basketball Tournament provides exciting recreation and competitive tournament play for bay area youth. Open for boys, girls and co-ed teams of 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions. For information on how to register your teams, please contact the Community Services Registration Office at (510) 620-6793.

• Saturday December 17 – Sunday December 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: 46th Annual KPFA Winter Crafts Fair. Creative Holiday Gifts at the premier Bay Area craft fair benefitting KPFA 94.1 FM Public Radio – a juried selection of affordable art, crafts and gifts created and presented by over 200 exhibitors. ON SITE FREE PARKING. Free shuttle to and from Richmond BART station. Admission is $12 (age 18-64) $8 Senior & Disabled, youth free. 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information: fairinfo@kpfa.org.

• Saturday December 31, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Formally Informal New Year’s Eve Party. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with intermittent music, sing-alongs, champagne toasts and a great view of the San Francisco fireworks. No tickets or reservations required. Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Blvd., Richmond. For information: riggersloftwine.com.

Saturday December 31, 7:00 PM: SoOAKLANDPROM: Love Jones. Located at Craneway Conference Center. Craneway Conference Center, 1414 South Harbor Drive. For information: http://www.sooakland.com/sooakland-prom-2016.html.

Saturday December 31, 9:00 PM: NYE 2017 Black & White Extravaganza. Mixx Entertainment Studios presents it’s first annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Extravaganza starring Baby Bash & the Jabbawockeez and featuring DJ Eterman and Mix Master Miguel. The party will feature a night of non-stop live entertainment hosted by Hoodrat Miguel from the Q102 Take Over Show. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information and tickets: www.mixxent.com.

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Golden Gate Global Celebrates 5 Years of EB-5 Achievement

18 November 2016 — SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Gate Global (www.3gfund.com), a top EB-5 immigrant investment regional center, celebrated the fifth year of its founding with an anniversary celebration that gathered over 150 clients, staff, and partners to commemorate the milestone year.

“It is extremely gratifying to see how far we’ve come since 2011,” said Golden Gate Global CEO Ginny Fang. “We are proud to have invested over 400 million dollars into prime development projects here in California while creating tens of thousands of American jobs for our local communities. We thank our many partners and look forward to even greater success in the years to come.”

Golden Gate Global has helped finance notable projects such as Lennar Corporation’s San Francisco Shipyard and Candlestick developments, the Sacramento Kings’ Golden 1 Center and Downtown Commons, and Signature Development Group’s Brooklyn Basin redevelopment on the Oakland waterfront.

“The impressive track record of this company over the last five years is a testament to the quality of its staff and the quality of its project partners,” said Golden Gate Global principal, former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. “The San Francisco Bay Area and State of California are ideal opportunities for international investment and economic development. Golden Gate Global is a leader in promoting these beneficial public private partnerships.”

With staff in San Francisco and Beijing, Golden Gate Global has worked with investors from over 20 different countries. More than 800 families have realized their immigration and investment dreams through their efforts.

“When we were choosing an EB-5 Regional Center partner, we sought a firm committed to the highest of quality, integrity, and financial success,” said Lennar International President Chris Marlin. “Through many years of successful EB-5 partnership for the San Francisco Shipyard and Candlestick communities, Golden Gate Global has demonstrated steadfast commitment to these standards time and time again.”

About Golden Gate Global:
Golden Gate Global is a leading EB-5 Immigrant Investment Regional Center based in San Francisco, and is licensed by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to help facilitate EB-5 immigrant investment into high-economic-impact projects in multiple regions in the United States. The company is founded upon its distinguished executive leadership, successful project partners with demonstrated records, and noteworthy projects with exceptional economic opportunity and return.

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Pokemon Go coincide con Federico García Lorca en San Francisco, California

La placa del famoso dramaturgo español en el Paseo del Honor Arcoíris, diseñado por un arquitecto de Madrid, se convierte en la ubicación más reciente del juego más popular del mundo.

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3 de Noviembre de 2016 – San Francisco, CA: Parafraseando una popular frase estadounidense, si juegas Pokemon vendrán; o como hubiese podido decir Federico García Lorca: “… soy el inmenso Pokemon de mis lágrimas”. Ahora, una placa de bronze en el Paseo del Honor Arcoíris en honor del dramaturgo español, y héroe del colectivo LGBT despierta interés no solo en los historiadores, sino también en los jugadores de Pokemon Go: el juego que ha tomado al mundo por sorpresa.

“Cualquier cosa que ayude a promocionar al Paseo del Honor Arcoíris y las contribuciones de los homenajeados, incluyendo a Federico García Lorca, es algo positivo” comenta el fundador y presidente de la junta administrativa David Perry.

El Paseo del Honor Arcoíris conmemora los logros de personas importantes para el colectivo LGBT a través de la historia. Lorca fue uno de los primeros 20 homenajeados cuyas placas fueron instaladas en el 2014. Este verano se anunciaron 24 nuevos homenajeado, cuyas placas están previstas para la primavera del 2017. Todas las placas han sido diseñadas por el arquitecto madrileño Carlos Casuso, quien ganó una competición internacional en el año 2010 con su diseño.

La ciudad de San Francisco, California cuenta con el mayor número de emplazamientos Pokemon en el mundo, y uno de ellos en el distrito Castro es la placa de bronce en honor de Federico García Lorca. El objetivo del juego es recolectar “pokeballs" y así poder capturar monstruos Pokemon. Cuando los jugadores usando sus teléfonos inteligentes y la aplicación Pokemon Go pasan por la calle Castro verán unos marcadores azules sobrepuestos en el mapa; y cuando estén lo suficientemente cerca de la placa de Federico García Lorca, su pantalla cambiará y verán una imagen de la placa de Lorca junto con el icono Pokemon correspondiente para poder recolectar varios “pokeballs”.

“Lorca siempre estuvo a la vanguardia a la hora de utilizar distintos medios de comunicación”, dice el fundador y presidente de la junta administrativa del Paseo del Honor Arcoíris David Perry. “Me parece que de alguna forma a Lorca le hubiese gustado el experimento de comunicación social que representa Pokemon Go”.

“La historia del colectivo LGBT es la historia del mundo” resume Perry. “Personajes como Lorca representan batallas por la igualdad y la justicia. Son símbolos para que futuras generaciones puedan aprender de ellos y continuar su labor.

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Richmond Offers A Cornucopia of Events & Activities This November!

28 October 2016 – Richmond, CA: “Richmond is now a “go to” destination for major Bay Area events”, said Marsha Tomassi, Board President of the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This November is no exception. We are proud to welcome visitors to Richmond to enjoy events and activities large and small – from Bay Area Crab Fests and benefit Soiree’s at the Craneway Pavilion to celebrating Main Street flourishing with vibrant art and creativity, there is truly something for everyone here in Richmond.”

Check out unique lodging options on visitrichmondca.com and come enjoy a weekend along the historic Richmond waterfront. Fun activities in Richmond this November include:

• Tuesday November 1 – Saturday November 5: The Arts Political Exhibit. An exhibition of 7 artists taking this moment on the verge of the 2016 presidential election to reconsider where we are and where we might be headed. Exhibit curated by artists Art Hazelwood and Barbosa Prince running October 8 – November 5. BridgeMakerARTS, 23 Maine Avenue, Richmond. www.bridgemakerarts.com /(510) 233-3348.

• Tuesday November 1 – Tuesday November 8: Rich City Rides – A Photo Documentary Exhibit by Josue Hernandez. Documenting cyclists living in Richmond, CA and where, how and why they ride. Rich City Rides Campaign Office, 1021 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond. For information: wwwrichcityrides.org/ Josue@RichCityRides.org.

• Wednesday November 2 and Wednesday November 9, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Richmond Main Street Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Richmond Main Street Initiative and produced by the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Market Association. Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, prepared lunch, gourmet items, artisan vendors, specialty foods and more. All produce comes from California farms. 13th Street and Nevin Avenue. For more information: http://richmondmainstreet.org/farmers-market.

• Thursday November 3, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Richmond Main Street Crystal Anniversary Celebration. Celebrating 15 years of service and the revitalization of historic downtown Richmond. Enjoy wine, tapas, live music, dancing and a silent and live auction. Plus, a special salute to our Rosie the Riveter Downtown Champion, Betty Reid-Soskin. Riggers Loft Winery, 1325 Canal Boulevard, Richmond. For tickets: http://crystalcelebration.eventbrite.com or (510) 236 – 4049/RichmondMainStreet.org.

• Friday November 4 – Saturday November 26, M-F 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM/Sat 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Overloaded – Contemporary Art, Folk Art & Unique Objects, Organized by Phil Linhares. NIAD Art Center. Phil Linhares served as Chief Curator of art at the Oakland Museum of California from 1990 to 2011, Director of the Mills College Art Gallery (now Museum) 1978-1989 and Director of Exhibitions at the San Francisco Art Institute, 1967-1977. NIAD Art Center. 551 23rd Street, Richmond. (510) 620-0290.

• Friday November 4, 5:30 PM: LIVE MUSIC. Brian Lawrence jazz pianist. Riggers Loft, 1325 Canal Boulevard, Richmond.

• Saturday November 5 and Saturday November 19, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Bay Trail Plant Restoration. Join Tom and Jane Kelly for their native plant restoration project along the Bay Trail between Point Isabel Regional Shoreline and Marina Bay.  Where: Point Isabel next to the dog park. Contact info: Tom or Jane Kelly (510) 704-8628 (w) or (510) 684-6484 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.  

• Saturday November 5, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: “Making Our Artists Talk.” Artists Squeak Carnwath, Hung Liu, Dru Anderson, and Michael Hall will participate in one of the Making Our Mark Artists’ Talks related to the 80th anniversary year exhibition running through November 12. Artists will discuss their individual practices and how they have experienced the teacher/student/assistant relationship. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond. For more information: (510) 620-6772/ www.richmondartcenter.org.

• Saturday November 5, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM: CycleFest 2016. Join the NorCal League and the cycling community for a lively evening complete with silent and live auctions, live music, incredible food and drinks, great company and a fun panel discussion with esteemed NorCal League alumni. Enjoy a fabulous evening, and support high school cycling in Northern California. Craneway Conference Center, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. Tickets and information: norcalmtb.org.

• Saturday November 5, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM: Soiree by the Bay: Hospice by the Bay’s Annual Ball. Dine, Dance and Drink in the stunning views. Elegant dinner, dancing till midnight with the Dick Bright Orchestra and a live auction. Hospice by the Bay is celebrating the expansion of its pediatric programs into the East Bay. Funds raised at this event support the community-based non-profit’s caring programs. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond. For tickets and information: (415) 526-5500/events@hbtb.org.

• Sunday November 6, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Oyster Sunday. Good times at R&B Cellars pairing raw and grilled oysters with wine. Admission $10 includes 2 oysters and a glass of wine. R&B Cellars at Riggers Loft, 1325 Canal Boulevard, Richmond. Advance reservations required. Call (510) 233-2065.

• Sunday November 6, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Bay Trail Walk. FREE. Take a leisurely one-hour stroll along the Bay Trail and explore Home Front history with a park ranger (rain cancels). Rosie the Riveter WWII Visitor Education Center. 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information: (510) 232-5050.

• Saturday November 12, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 10th Annual Home Front Family Run/Walk – the Live, Love Laugh Together 5K/10K & Half-Marathon. Join the Hilltop Family YMCA in celebrating 10 years of togetherness. All proceeds go to funding healthy living programs in the community. Marina Bay Richmond – Bay Trail. Ford Assembly Plant, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information: (510) 222-9622. To register: RaceRoster.com.

• Saturday November 12, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Reception: Making Our Mark. The 80th Anniversary year exhibition celebrating artists who have exhibited, supported and enriched programs at Richmond Art Center including Jim Melchert, Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath and Lia Cook who had their very first exhibitions here, closes with this final event. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond. For more information: (510) 620-6772/ www.richmondartcenter.org.

• Wednesday November 16, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Bay Trail Walk in Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Explore the explosive past and the exciting future of Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, enjoy new trails and improve your health with a friendly walking group led by an EBRPD ranger. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and dress for the weather. Heavy rain cancels. For information: (510) 544-3258.

• Thursday November 17, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Annual Thanks For Giving Luncheon. Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Richmond County Club, 1 Markovich Lane, Richmond. For information: rcoc.com.

• Thursday November 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Home Front Film Festival 2016: Defiance (2008) aboard the SS Red Oak Victory. FREE admission with a suggestion donation of $10 to help preserve and maintain the ship. 1337 Canal Boulevard, Richmond. For information: richmondmuseum.org.

• Friday November 18, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Mind Life Project’s 2nd Annual Benefit Concert. The night will be filled with Mindful Hip-Hop performed by the highly talented Mindful Life Hip Hop team and other special music performances plus special guests, appetizers, a silent auction, and cash bar. Come show your support for Mind Life Project’s work with over 8,600 students. Craneway Pavilion Conference Center, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. For information/tickets: http://mindfullifeproject.org.

• Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20 (Time TBD): Soul Endeavor I and II. FREE. Two days of highly diverse recitals featuring Center music students performing solo and in small ensembles. East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, 339 11th Street, Richmond. For information: eastbaycenter.org.

• Saturday November 19, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Fried Crab Festival. Join the fun at FriedCrabFest one of the most acclaimed food festivals in the country with plenty of fresh Dungeness crab. The festival celebrates not only Fried Crab but brings Seafood, Soul and Asian-creole goodies, music, and kids’ events into a spectacular 1-day event for everyone. General Admission: $50. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South. For information: craneway.com.

• Sunday November 27, 12:00 PM – 5:00PM: Foreign to California Day at the Golden State Railroad Museum. $5 Adults/$3 seniors and children. 900 A Dornan Drive, Point Richmond. For more information: (510) 234-4884 or info@gsmm.org.

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San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum finds a new home

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Esteemed 32 Year Old Institution To Locate In Heart of SF’s Tourism District

2 November 2016 – San Francisco, CA: Cartoons are serious business. The Bay Area’s own Charles Schulz, legendary creator of the iconic Peanuts, knew that there was more to the funnies than being funny. That’s why in 1987, an endowment from the Schulz foundation allowed San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum (www.cartoonart.org) to open a location near what has now become Yerba Buena Gardens. Now, almost 30 years later, the investment has paid off as one of the oldest museums of cartoon art in the United States expands again: signing a 10-year lease in an historic building along the City’s tourist-rich northern waterfront.  The Cartoon Art Museum is the first museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms in the western United States. This unique institution houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in its permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually.

“The future of the Cartoon Art Museum has been secured,” said Museum Executive Director Summerlea Kashar noting special assistance from the Northern California Community Loan Fund and the City and County of San Francisco. “Once our Board of Trustees saw this building, they immediately knew that it was the one. In addition to a breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay, the new location allows the museum to design a perfect venue for viewing, discussing, creating, and interacting with all forms of cartoon art and connecting with the artists who make it.”

Located at 781 Beach Street (just one block from Aquatic Park, the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and the Hyde Street cable car turnaround), the 1912 brick building features a beautiful historic façade, prominent street presence, convenient parking, and easy access to and from public transportation. It offers highly visible public access to the museum’s nearly 8,000 square feet of space featuring galleries, screening area, workshop, classroom, bookstore, library and collections facility.

The Benton family, owners of the historic structure, are equally excited about the museum’s new home. A family representative noted, “We’re thrilled to have the Cartoon Art Museum as one of our new tenants. As owners in San Francisco for more than 50 years, it is great to be working with a non-profit that offers unique programming and exhibitions, as well as community outreach. We’re proud to be a part of keeping artistic culture alive in San Francisco.”

The Cartoon Art Museum has begun making improvements to the location, and plans to reopen to the public in the spring of 2017. During the transition, the museum will continue to host offsite events and work with partner organizations throughout the Bay Area.

“We are thrilled that we’ll be welcoming visitors back through our doors soon,” notes Kashar. “It’s been worth the wait! ”

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, superheroes and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. The Museum’s mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal. The Museum’s vision is to be the premier destination to experience cartoon art in all its many forms from around the world, and a leader in providing insight into the process of creating it.

During the Museum’s past three decades, nearly 200 exhibitions have featured hundreds of artists from almost every continent and artistic style, including Mary Blair, Dan Clowes, Robert Crumb, Will Eisner, Phil Frank, Edward Gorey, Hayao Miyazaki, Spain Rodriguez, Charles Schulz, Ronald Searle, Dr. Seuss, Art Spiegelman, Garry Trudeau, Morrie Turner, Bill Watterson and many more.

The Museum’s unique permanent collection houses 7,000 pieces, including original Disney animation art from the collection of Mike Glad; historic comic strip art from Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Bil Keane (Family Circus), Walt Kelly (Pogo), George Herriman (Krazy Kat) and Winsor McCay; political cartoons from Bill Mauldin and Lou Grant; comic book art from Bob Kane, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and many others.

What People Are Saying About the Cartoon Art Museum:

“The Cartoon Art Museum is a unique asset of the City of San Francisco; it has worldwide respect and its exhibitions and programs appeal to people of all ages and from all walks of life. We are thrilled that the Museum’s new location in Fisherman’s Wharf will add a cultural institution to the area and become a destination for both locals and tourists.”
— Tom DeCaigny, San Francisco Director of Cultural Affairs

“The Cartoon Art Museum is exactly the kind of art museum I wish I’d been able to visit when I was a kid, and it informs and inspires me as a cartoonist today. They manage to cover every kind of cartoon art, bringing attention to obscure masterpieces and insight to well-known classics. The best art often manages to be simultaneously entertaining and thought provoking – something The Cartoon Art Museum manages to do as well.”
— Jeffrey Brown, cartoonist, recipient of the Ignatz Award and two Eisner Awards, New York Times best selling author

“I’ve been a fan and supporter of the Cartoon Art Museum for many years because it is one of the few places to see original art from past and present creators–it is a wonderful source of inspiration for both working artists and younger people. We’re lucky to have such a unique institution in the Bay Area. I’m really excited about its new facility and what the future holds.”
— Pete Docter, Pixar Animation Studios Academy Award-winning Director

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