Don't miss your last chance to see our first major exhibition Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic and special exhibition Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation as both of these shows close THIS MONTH! Also, we are so excited to announce that Stoopid Buddy Stoodios—the creative minds behind Robot Chicken—will be helping us close our special stop motion animation exhibition with programs, workshops, and an after hours party. Join the Stoopid Buddy Stoodios team comprised of Seth Green (creator), Matthew Senreich (creator), John Harvatine IV (owner), Eric Towner (owner), and Alex Kamer (animation supervisor) for an after hours party, programs, and a workshop, exclusive to The Walt Disney Family Museum the last weekend of April. For details, check out our complete schedule of events below.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic
Now through April 14, 2013 | Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall
Special ticket price for Snow White: $10 general | Special combination ticket which includes general museum admission: $25 adults, $20 seniors & students, $15 children ages 6 to 17.
This special exhibition celebrates Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The exhibition showcases more than 200 works of art including conceptual drawings, early character studies, detailed story sketches, and animation drawings. Also featured are delicate thumbnail layout watercolors, meticulously rendered pencil layouts, rare watercolor backgrounds, colorful cels, and vintage posters all illustrating how Walt advanced the creation of an entirely new art form. Generous support provided by Wells Fargo.
Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation
Now through April 28, 2013 | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with Museum admission
Between Frames explores the evolution of stop motion animation in the United States in special effects, television, and film. The exhibition highlights behind-the-scenes photographs, rare armatures and puppets, and original storyboards from cult favorite films and television including King Kong, Gumby, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Robot Chicken, and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and showcases stop motion innovators like Ray Harryhausen, Phil Tippett, Will Vinton, Tim Burton, Henry Selick, and more.
SCREENINGS
Film of the Month: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Screens through April 30, daily at 1:30 & 4pm (except Tuesdays & 4/7, 13, 20 & 27) | Theater
Free for members or with Museum admission | Without Museum admission: $7 adult, $5 youth
DISCUSSIONS
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Artistic Vision
Saturday, April 13 | 3pm | Theater
Members: $18 adult, $14 youth | Non-members: $20 adult, $15 youth
Walt Disney’s bold vision for the visual style, costumes, scenes, and settings for his feature-length masterpiece is remarkably unified from beginning to end. Achieving this singular effect required the coordinated efforts of dozens of artists and dedicated animators. Historian Donald Crafton comments on the variety of fine art traditions that culminated in the film’s consistent “look and feel” and highlights the contributions of those members of the Disney staff associated with the California Water Color Society.
Panel Discussion: The Making of Robot Chicken
Saturday, April 27 | 2pm | Theater
Members: $18 adult, $14 youth | Non-members: $20 adult, $15 youth
Join the crew from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the masterminds behind the stop motion TV show Robot Chicken, for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this modern cult favorite.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Animate Your Night: The Island of Misfit Toys
Friday, April 26 | 7–10pm | Museum-wide
Members: $8 for Animate Your Night ticket only, $16 for Robot Chicken program and Animate Your Night tickets
Non-members: $12 for Animate Your Night ticket only, $22 for Robot Chicken program and Animate Your Night tickets
Ages 18+
Celebrate the closing of our special exhibition, Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation, with a party full of misfit adventure. Join the creators of Robot Chicken and the founders of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios as they present some of their favorite clips, followed by a Q&A. Enjoy eats from Adam’s Grub Truck and Me So Hungry, then have a hair-raising sip of our signature cocktail: The Evil Doctor.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Look Closer Gallery Talks
Friday–Sunday, April 26–28 | 11am, 1 & 3pm | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with museum admission
Discover the magic behind the process of bringing objects to life onscreen.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Open Studio: Animation Techniques
Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7
1–4pm | Learning Center
Free for members or with Museum admission
Explore various parts of the process of creating an animated film. Discover the magic behind developing stories, inking and painting, and creating concept art.
Learn from the Masters Series: Painting with Watercolor
Saturday, April 13 | 10am–2:30pm | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-member: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
In this intensive mini workshop, participants work in watercolor on a gesso-treated surface with artist and international workshop instructor Myrna Wachov.
This class is for participants ages 18+, all levels of experience. Space is limited. Registration required. Email: education@wdfmuseum.org to register or for more info.
Open Studio: Exploring Water Media
Saturday, April 13 | 10:30–12pm & 1:30–2:30pm| Learning Center
Sunday, April 14 1–4pm | Learning Center
Free for members or with Museum admission
Join us in our studio to explore the use of water media. Professional artists from the California Watercolor Association will demonstrate the use of water media and assist visitors in exploring how to create their own original artwork.
Learn from the Masters Series: Animation Mischief with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Saturday, April 27 | 10am–1pm | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-members: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
Explore the magic of stop motion animation with the Emmy and Annie Award winning animators of Robot Chicken. This class is for participants ages 18+, all levels of experience. Space is limited. Registration required. Email: education@wdfmuseum.org to register or for more info.