Welcome to the ToonSeum

The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art, is one of only three museums in the United State dedicated exclusively to the cartoon arts.

The ToonSeum features exhibitions or original comic and cartoon art, with new exhibits every two months.

Our giftshop carries unique comics and books related to the cartoon arts.


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Just a taste of the KA-BLAM!Silent Auction!

Kennywood Experience:
Your chance to own rare a piece of Kennywood History- an original Kenny Kangaroo you must be this tall figure from Kennywood Park. A copy of Kennywood Memories.
And a behind the scenes tour of Kennywood Park and passes for four people.
Donated by Kennywood Park and Joe Wos
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $175.00

Zombie Makeover
You will be transformed into a Zombie thanks to the special effects gurus at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After your transformation it’s off to a photo shoot with photographer Dani Kramer who will take your picture, roaming the streets, stalking the graveyards or just grabbing a cup of coffee on the southside.
Donated by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Dani Kramer
Value:$650
Starting bid: $100

Stand Up Comedy Experience:
Comedian and columnist Gene Collier will ready you for stand-up comedy with a one hour one on one comedy workshop. He will go over your material, work on timing and more. The try out your new routine for 4 minutes on stage at the Comics 4 Comics event later this year! Includes six tickets for your friends to see your debut!
Value:Priceless
Donated by Gene Collier
Starting Bid:$150

MAD about you!
An original page of art from MAD Magazine and have your caricature drawn by the MAD Magazine Master Caricature Artist Tom Richmond! Tom Richmond is the master of the movie parody, he has drawn celebrities, politicians, and movie stars and now Tom will draw you!
Donated by Tom Richmond
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid:$50

Dinner for six with Rick Sebak at Gypsy Café
Join public television’s best loved foodie and a true Pittsburgh icon, Rick Sebak for dinner at Gypsy Café on Pittsburgh’s historic Southside.
Value: Priceless
Donated by Rick Sebak and Gypsy Cafe
Starting Bid:$200.00

How To Toon:
Cartooning workshop for up to 12 kids or adults! Perfect for any party, retreat, or classroom. A private one hour cartooning workshop with Joe Wos, resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Executive Director of the ToonSeum.
Donated by Joe Wos
Value: $600
Starting bid: $75

Bad Girls Night Out:
Get a tattoo at Tattoo Noir, Two tickets to a roller derby bout featuring the Steel City Roller Demons, two passes to Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School and a six pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer!
Donated by Tattoo Noir, Steel City Roller Demons, and Dr. Sketchy.
Value: $125.00
Starting Bid:$25.00

Modeling Experience:
Have your hair and make up done by the Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Team before you take the stage to model for a 15 minute set. Artist will draw you, photographers will shoot, and fans will adore, as six of your friends join in the sketching!
All of it will be photographed by photographer Brandon McChesney and include one bottle of Boyd and Blair Vodka to build up your confidence before taking the stage.
Donated by Dr. Sketchy, Hair by Heather Lucas, Brandon McChesney, and Boyd and Blair Vodka
Value:Priceless
Starting bid: $75

The Northside Experience:
Experience the Northside using your comic book guide, North! Featuring a print of the North cover signed by all the artists.
Memberships to:
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Venture Outdoors
The Mattress Factory
The National Aviary
And
10 passes to the Andy Warhol Museum
2 Passes to the Carnegie Science Center
Andy Warhol plastic Dining Set
Andy Warhol Magnets
Value:$500
Starting Bid: $50

Rob Rogers Brewed On Grant
Appear in Rob Rogers’ Brewed on Grant Comic Strip as Seen in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Rob will transform you into a toon to appear in the comic. You will also receive the original art!
Donated by Rob Rogers and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid:$50

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