Ryan Claytor to speak at the ToonSeum, August 5th 6:30pm

The ToonSeum presents comic artist and professor Ryan Claytor, Thursday August 5th at 6:30pm
Join Comics Artist and Professor, Ryan Claytor, for a discussion of his work in autobiographical comics. Claytor will review his latest projects, outline his working process and field questions on self-publishing, autobiography, and comics in the university classroom. Claytor is currently touring the United States and Canada promoting his nationally distributed autobiographical comic book series titled, And Then One Day.
Claytor is most well-known for publishing his all-ages autobiographical comic book series entitled And Then One Day under the moniker Elephant Eater Comics. He recently announced the final line-up for his ambitious North American Comic Book Tour, which will take him to 25 different locations in 15 states and 5 Canadian provinces.
Along the way, Claytor will meet readers (both new and returning), promote his books, and deliver the occasional artist lecture on his work in autobiographical comics, self-publishing and comics in the university classroom (at the Pittsburgh ToonSeum [Pittsburgh, PA], Center for Cartoon Studies [White River Junction, VT], and Portland Public Library [Portland, ME]). See attached schedule for dates and times.
The ToonSeum is Pittsburgh’s Museum of Cartoon Art, located at 945 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. www.toonseum.org
Additional tour and book information can be found at Claytor's website: www.ElephantEater.com
Claytor can be contacted through email at: ryan@elephanteater.com
Email and phone interviews available upon request. Print-resolution images available at www.ElephantEater.com/2010tour

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us!

Celebrate “The Dog Days of Summer: Cartoon Canines”
Join the ToonSeum for a reception celebrating man’s best friend.

The ToonSeum kicks off the Dog Days of Summer on Saturday July 31st from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Join us for cartoons, drinks and Scooby Snacks as you peruse our latest exhibition featuring over 50 of the most iconic comic and cartoon dogs in history.
There will also be a special raffle for unique Snoopy memorabilia from the Snoopy gift shop in Santa Rosa California.

Admission is free for Members.
Donations for attendance are appreciated and can be made online at toondogs.eventbrite.com

When: Saturday July 31st, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: The ToonSeum at 945 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

Fleischer Fest

Tuesday July 20th, 7pm

July marks the 124th birthday of animation pioneer Max Fleischer and the ToonSeum is celebrating with a special screening of Fleischer Studios' groundbreaking work. Along with his brother David, Max innovated the art of animation with technological breakthroughs, stylistic touchstones, and beloved characters.

Fleischer, a model for and rival of Walt Disney, invented the technique of rotoscoping, intermixed animation and live-action film, introduced the “follow the bouncing ball” sing-a-longs, and produced the first synchronized sound cartoons (an achievement often attributed to Disney). But most of all, Fleischer is known to fans of animation for his timeless Betty Boop, Popeye, and Superman shorts. Selections from each of these character catalogs will be screened along with rare Fleischer educational films and a discussion of the Fleischer Studios' legacy.

“Since our opening, we've had more requests for Betty Boop than just about any other character,” said John Mattie, ToonSeum manager. “We're excited to have the opportunity to show these shorts to fans and new audiences alike.”

This screening is recommended for all ages. Admission is $5.

Tuesday July 20th, 7pm at the ToonSeum
945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with Cartoon Canines at the ToonSeum!

The Dog Days of Summer officially arrive Saturday, July 24th when the ToonSeum unveils its latest exhibit Cartoon Canines, starring some of man's best cartoon friends.

The Dog Days of Summer: Cartoon Canines features over 50 pieces of original comic strip, animation, and cartoon art of the most famous dogs of all time. Spanning over 100 years of illustrated history, this family-friendly exhibit is surely the largest gathering of these characters in one doghouse.

Cartoon Canines is highlighted by original artwork from the legendary Charles M. Schulz, an early comic strip from Tad Dorgan (circa 1913), turn-of-the-century strips from England and France, Disney production sketches and more. Snoopy, Scooby Doo, Huckleberry Hound, Grimmy, Pluto, Underdog, Ruff, Farley, Goofy, and Auggie Doggie are all off the leash and on our gallery walls, with many more to keep your tail wagging.

The ToonSeum has also scheduled several special events in the comings weeks, including screenings, character meet-and-greets and doggie adoption drives. Cartoon Canines promises a howling good time.

The exhibition runs from July 24th through September 19th.

For hours of operation and more information visit www.toonseum.org or call 412-232-0199
The ToonSeum is located in Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District at
945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA