Hang out where the Wild Things are and explore a gothic wonderland as we open two new exhibitions here at The Walt Disney Family Museum this May! Check out our full schedule of classes, programs, workshops, lectures, programs, and events:
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole
May 9 through November 3, 2013 | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with Museum admission
Special exhibition Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole features some 40 works by goth-inspired lowbrow artist Garcia alongside ten Alice in Wonderland concept paintings by Disney artist Mary Blair from the Museum’s collection. Organized by guest curator Tere Romo, the exhibition celebrates not only Garcia and Blair’s artistry across decades and artistic styles, but also the power of art to draw us into magical worlds that spark engagement and inspiration.
Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons
May 23 through July 7, 2013 | Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall
Free for members. Non-members ticket price: $10 general | Combination ticket which includes general museum admission: $25 adults, $20 seniors & students, $15 children ages 6 to 17.
For six weeks only, the Museum presents Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons, which features 50 works, by legendary author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors, and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak’s work, all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his universally revered book, Where the Wild Things Are.
SCREENINGS
Film of the Month: Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Screens through May 31, daily at 1:30 & 4pm (except Tuesdays & May 11) | Theater
Free for members or with Museum admission | Without Museum admission: $7 adult, $5 youth
DISCUSSIONS
ARTIST TALK | Through the Eyes of a Lowbrow Artist: A Discussion with Camille Rose Garcia
Saturday, May 11 | 2pm | Theater
Members: $18 adult, $14 youth | Non-members: $20 adult, $15 youth
Tere Romo, curator of Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole, talks with the artist about the development of her creative process and craft, and how growing up in the shadow of Disneyland influenced her signature look.
BOOK SIGNING | Camille Rose Garcia
Saturday, May 11 | 4pm | Lower Lobby
This book signing will take place directly after the artist talk with Camille Rose Garcia.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
LOOK CLOSER GALLERY TALKS | Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole
Friday–Sunday, May 24-26 | 11am, 1 & 3pm | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with Museum admission
Get inspired by the art of Camille Rose Garcia during these short gallery talks.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Open Studio: Animation Techniques
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5 | 1–4pm | Learning Center
Free for members or with Museum admission
Explore 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 | Workshop with Camille Rose Garcia
Saturday, May 11 | 10am–noon | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-member: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
In conjunction with the special exhibition Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole, artist Camille Rose Garcia will discuss and demonstrate how to create beautiful bold linework in ink seen in her own work as well as in vintage Disney art. This class is for participants ages 18+ who are developing or professional artists. Space is limited. Registration required. Email: education@wdfmuseum.org for more info.
Open Studio: Visual Storytelling
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12 | 1–4pm | Learning Center
Free for members or with Museum admission
Discover methods and techniques of visual storytelling with professional artist Andy Gouveia.
Learn from the Masters Series: Visual Storytelling Workshop
Saturday, May 18 | 10am–2:30pm | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-members: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
Learn the tools to tell a story visually. Artist Andy Gouveia will discuss the picture-making techniques used for creating storybooks, comics, graphic novels, and storyboards. This workshop will explore the picture-making process involved in making all types of sequential art. This workshop will include discussion, demonstration, and the chance for participants to create a short story sequence from rough idea to finished illustration. This class is for participants ages 18+, all levels of experience. Space is limited. Registration required. Email: education@wdfmuseum.org for more info.