The ToonSeum recently co-presented cartoonists Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues at the Silk Screen Film Festival.
Silk Screen is pleased to announce Sita Sings the Blues as the winner of this year’s RAGS Foundation’s People’s Choice Award.
Sita Sings the Blues is an animated modern-day interpretation of the classic Indian myth, the Ramayana. Creator Nina Paley divides the film into present and past, seeking parallels between her own break up from her husband to Rama and Sita’s. Three witty narrating shadow puppets and Annette Hanshaw’s jazz add to the originality of the film. Sita Sings the Blues has previously won the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival Award and the 2008 Denver International Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Award.
Silk Screen introduced the People’s Choice Award last year year. It is sponsored by the RAGS Foundation, which is a Pittsburgh non-profit organization started by Sridhar & Gunjan Tayur.
All festival films were eligible for this prize. Over 2,000 festival attendees had the opportunity to rate each film. Moviegoers gave Sita Sings the Blues the highest ratings and selected it as the festival favorite. Nina Paley was in Pittsburgh for the screening and hosted a Q& A at the Harris Theater downtown.
Paley is an avid free-culture enthusiast and has made her film available to the public for download at www.sitasingstheblues.com
Sunday, May 31, 2009
ToonSeum made ESPN h
ToonSeum made ESPN highlight reel! Charlie Brown threw out the pitch for the pirates!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Join the ToonSeum at
Join the ToonSeum at 3pm today for a panel discussion on children and media at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Check out a taste of
Check out a taste of the KA-BLAM! Silent Auction items at www.toonseum.blogspot.com
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
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
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
KA-BLAM!
Join the ToonSeum on Friday June 5th from 7pm-11pm at Verno Studios on the Southside as they celebrate KA-BLAM!
KA-BLAM! Is the ToonSeum’s annual fundraising party. Now in it’s second year, KA-BLAM! Is a celebration of the cartoon arts. This year’s theme is the art of comic books, and will include life size comic book covers on display, free comic books and models dressed as superheroes.
The event will also feature live entertainment including, music by the Whips, DJ Raw-Z, Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, live cartooning demonstrations and a performance by Paige Turner. The grown-up only event will also feature caricature artists, balloon artists, and the premiere of the Mega-Ton Martini! KA-BLAM is not just a party for those interested in cartoons, there is something for everyone.
There will be a silent auction featuring original cartoon art and one of a kind experiences.
“This year we wanted to do something different with our auctions, and not just present the usual auction items seen at every other event” Said ToonSeum Executive Director Joe Wos, “We asked some of the ToonSeum’s friends to come up with unique items and opportunities that would only be available at KA-BLAM!”
A sampling of items and experiences includes:
Original art by,
Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Dan Piraro, Bizarro
Mike Peters, Mother Goose and Grimm
Doug Sneyd, Playboy
Molly Crabapple
Pixar Studios
Disney Studios
And many many more.
One of a kind experiences include:
Dinner for six with Rick Sebak at Gypsy Café.
The Ultimate Geek Comic Book Experience.
Bad Girls Night Out, Tattoo and Roller Derby Experience.
Cartooning Workshop.
Comedy Workshop.
Wayno and Vino Wine Basket.
NORTH, The Northside Experience.
And much more.
Cash or check recommended for silent auction purchases.
Tickets to KA-BLAM! Are $35 online at WWW.KA-BLAM.ORG students are $25.
Must be 21 to attend. For more information contact joe@toonseum.com or call 412-325-1060
All proceeds benefit the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Cartoon Art.
This event was made possible by the generous support of:
Jean Schulz
Chest Magazine
Rob Rogers
Hilda and Freddie Fu
Boyd and Blair Vodka
McCrory and McDowell
and
Event Chair, Missy Gralish
KA-BLAM! Is the ToonSeum’s annual fundraising party. Now in it’s second year, KA-BLAM! Is a celebration of the cartoon arts. This year’s theme is the art of comic books, and will include life size comic book covers on display, free comic books and models dressed as superheroes.
The event will also feature live entertainment including, music by the Whips, DJ Raw-Z, Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, live cartooning demonstrations and a performance by Paige Turner. The grown-up only event will also feature caricature artists, balloon artists, and the premiere of the Mega-Ton Martini! KA-BLAM is not just a party for those interested in cartoons, there is something for everyone.
There will be a silent auction featuring original cartoon art and one of a kind experiences.
“This year we wanted to do something different with our auctions, and not just present the usual auction items seen at every other event” Said ToonSeum Executive Director Joe Wos, “We asked some of the ToonSeum’s friends to come up with unique items and opportunities that would only be available at KA-BLAM!”
A sampling of items and experiences includes:
Original art by,
Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Dan Piraro, Bizarro
Mike Peters, Mother Goose and Grimm
Doug Sneyd, Playboy
Molly Crabapple
Pixar Studios
Disney Studios
And many many more.
One of a kind experiences include:
Dinner for six with Rick Sebak at Gypsy Café.
The Ultimate Geek Comic Book Experience.
Bad Girls Night Out, Tattoo and Roller Derby Experience.
Cartooning Workshop.
Comedy Workshop.
Wayno and Vino Wine Basket.
NORTH, The Northside Experience.
And much more.
Cash or check recommended for silent auction purchases.
Tickets to KA-BLAM! Are $35 online at WWW.KA-BLAM.ORG students are $25.
Must be 21 to attend. For more information contact joe@toonseum.com or call 412-325-1060
All proceeds benefit the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Cartoon Art.
This event was made possible by the generous support of:
Jean Schulz
Chest Magazine
Rob Rogers
Hilda and Freddie Fu
Boyd and Blair Vodka
McCrory and McDowell
and
Event Chair, Missy Gralish
Friday, May 22, 2009
At the National Cart
At the National Cartoonists Society Convention. Just got to talk with Dan Piraro, nominee for the coveted Reuben Award! This is your year Dan!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
I've got my pirates
I've got my pirates of the carribean shirt, my mouse ears, Disney Dollars and lots of sunscreen. On our way to Disneyland!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Children and Media Panel
Children and Media from a Media Perspective.
Saturday May 30th, 3pm, The ToonSeum at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
The ToonSeum presents a panel discussion on the impact and influence of media and interactivity on children from a media perspective. While there are often panels from the academic point of view, this unique panel will bring expertise from the creators and performers who entertain and educate our children. Topics will include the influence of interactivity on children’s media, entertainment vs. education for children and more. Panelist include:
Jim Martin, Director of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, and puppeteer of Gary Gnu of the Great Space Coaster.
Judy Sladky, Sesame Street Performer as Alice the Snuffalupagus and close personal friend of Snoopy and Charlie Brown.
Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games, the creative force behind popular online communities Pixie Hollow and Disney’s ToonTown.
Kris Boban, Animator with ANIMAL, and former animator for Nickleodeon’s popular Yo Gabba Gabba series.
Joe Wos, Children’s performer with the Children’s Museum’s outreach program, resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Executive Director of the ToonSeum.
The ToonSeum is proud to bring together some of the most creative minds in media and to continue its panel series on the influence of the cartoon arts in society. The panel will take place at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s theater, Saturday May 30th, at 3pm. The discussion is free and open to the public.
RSVP recommended at joe@toonseum.com or 412-325-1060
Saturday May 30th, 3pm, The ToonSeum at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
The ToonSeum presents a panel discussion on the impact and influence of media and interactivity on children from a media perspective. While there are often panels from the academic point of view, this unique panel will bring expertise from the creators and performers who entertain and educate our children. Topics will include the influence of interactivity on children’s media, entertainment vs. education for children and more. Panelist include:
Jim Martin, Director of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, and puppeteer of Gary Gnu of the Great Space Coaster.
Judy Sladky, Sesame Street Performer as Alice the Snuffalupagus and close personal friend of Snoopy and Charlie Brown.
Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games, the creative force behind popular online communities Pixie Hollow and Disney’s ToonTown.
Kris Boban, Animator with ANIMAL, and former animator for Nickleodeon’s popular Yo Gabba Gabba series.
Joe Wos, Children’s performer with the Children’s Museum’s outreach program, resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Executive Director of the ToonSeum.
The ToonSeum is proud to bring together some of the most creative minds in media and to continue its panel series on the influence of the cartoon arts in society. The panel will take place at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s theater, Saturday May 30th, at 3pm. The discussion is free and open to the public.
RSVP recommended at joe@toonseum.com or 412-325-1060
California Twitterin
All this week get a unique insight into the National Cartoonists Society Convention, and even Disneyland as the ToonSeum sends out its live Twitter from L.A.
ToonSeum will be twi
ToonSeum will be twittering from Disneyland and the National Cartoonists Society Conference
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Nina Paley's visit
The ToonSeum and the PA Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society were honored by a visit from Nina Paley. Nina is the creator of Sita Sings the Blues. The film is amazing and she encourages everyone to download it and share it with their friends! We helped screen it at the Silkscreen Asian Film Festival here in Pittsburgh. The response was great. Gypsy Cafe was the host for a special luncheon and the first meeting of NCS PA Chapter! Thank you Nina for visiting us at the ToonSeum!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
We are working on a
We are working on a new exhibit on cartoon cereal mascots. Who is your favorite?
Thursday, May 7, 2009
toonbrew.com has ano
toonbrew.com has another great video! This one of the first Krazy Kat animated cartoon. Great job Toon Brew!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Nina Paley visits the ToonSeum
This is another fun weekend for the ToonSeum. We are bringing in guest cartoonist/animator Nina Paley. Nina made the remarkable film Sita Sings the Blues. www.sitasingstheblues.com
We will have a special cartoonists luncheon with Nina on Saturday May 9th at 12 noon at Gypsy Cafe on Pittsburgh's Southside. Cost is $20 and includes lunch! email joe@toonseum.com for more information.
That evening at 7pm you can catch Sita Sings the Blues at the Silkscreen Film Festival.
Sita Sings the Blues is a remarkable film and an very personal story and project.
We will have a very limited edition of signed prints available for purchase as well.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Gertie returns to Pittsburgh!
On weds we open an exhibit at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. It's our first offsite exhibition! Animation B.C. Before Computers. What makes the exhibit so special to me, is that we feature an original production sketch from Gertie the Dinosaur, created in 1914.
Gertie should have a special place in the hearts of Pittsburghers.
In 1907 the first Diplodocus fossil went on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh was and still is the Dinosaur capital of the world! This set off a national fascination with dinosaurs, the next Diplodocus to capture the nations hearts and imaginations would be 7 years later when 10,000 sketches on rice paper came to life in the form of Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur. Winsor McCay would have toured with Gertie through Pittsburgh, a popular stop on the vaudeville circuit.
And now almost 100 years later Gertie, the first cartoon character is on display in Pittsburgh at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Gallery for the ToonSeums latest exhibition.
Gertie The Dinosaur
Gertie The Dinosaur is now on display in Pittsburgh in Animation B.C., Whos your favorite fictional dinosaur?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Just watched the der
Just watched the derby... who is your favorite cartoon horse? Mine is Quick Draw McGraw!
Join us for a recept
Join us for a reception with Nina Paley at Gypsy Cafe, Saturday 12 noon, tix 20 dollars includes lunch. joe@toonseum.com
Free Copy of Hogan's Alley Today ONLY!
Free copy of Hogan’s Alley, the magazine for all things comics!
Send an e-mail TODAY ONLY! (May 2nd) with your mailing address, and they will send you a FREE issue of Hogan’s Alley! No obligations, no strings attached; the only thing it will cost you is several hours as you enjoy the issue. (This offer is valid for all U.S. residents, whether you’re a current subscriber or not.) Remember the one condition—they must receive your e-mail request on Free Comic Book Day (May 2), not the day before or the day after. (Before and after that date, any requests for freebies will receive only scorn and derision.) Feel free to pass this offer along to anyone you know who might enjoy Hogan’s Alley!”
Send you email to:
hoganmag@gmail.com
and tell them the ToonSeum sent you!
Send an e-mail TODAY ONLY! (May 2nd) with your mailing address, and they will send you a FREE issue of Hogan’s Alley! No obligations, no strings attached; the only thing it will cost you is several hours as you enjoy the issue. (This offer is valid for all U.S. residents, whether you’re a current subscriber or not.) Remember the one condition—they must receive your e-mail request on Free Comic Book Day (May 2), not the day before or the day after. (Before and after that date, any requests for freebies will receive only scorn and derision.) Feel free to pass this offer along to anyone you know who might enjoy Hogan’s Alley!”
Send you email to:
hoganmag@gmail.com
and tell them the ToonSeum sent you!
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