Presented in honor of Pride Month 2022, join artist and voice actress Bret Parker as she discusses her 26-year career in animation. Parker recently found time away from her day job in the Animation Department at Pixar to make her own independent, animated, short film, Pete, based on a true story...
Presented in honor of Pride Month 2022, join television showrunner Shadi Petosky as she discusses her career in Hollywood as an writer and television producer, including the creation of her Emmy®-winning show Danger & Eggs, pioneering positive LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media.
This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary of one of our favorite animated characters, Goofy. For generations, this lovable character has made quite the impression with his comedic antics and iconic laugh. Join us in this workshop as we explore the evolution of our pal Goofy, then examine different...
This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary of one of our favorite animated characters, Goofy. For generations, this lovable character has made quite the impression with his comedic antics and iconic laugh. Join us in this workshop as we explore the evolution of our pal Goofy, then examine different...
From the earliest years of animation to today, artists have relied on gag humor to entertain their audiences. One of the most famous animated characters known for their extreme and hilarious stunts is Goofy. Join us in this workshop as we celebrate this comedic character's 90th anniversary and the...
From the earliest years of animation to today, artists have relied on gag humor to entertain their audiences. One of the most famous animated characters known for their extreme and hilarious stunts is Goofy. Join us in this workshop as we celebrate this comedic character's 90th anniversary and the...
Within the world of animation, cloaks are an iconic item of clothing for fantastical adventures. A gust of wind side-sweeping a cape can make for an impactful moment in a fanciful narrative. Join us as we delve into how animators throughout the years have used various techniques to achieve the...
Within the world of animation, cloaks are an iconic item of clothing for fantastical adventures. A gust of wind side-sweeping a cape can make for an impactful moment in a fanciful narrative. Join us as we delve into how animators throughout the years have used various techniques to achieve the...
Every hero needs a dynamic pose, action, or movement to visually tell the audience how amazing they are. Join as we explore the dynamic acts of protagonists within the animated world, and then use traditional hand-drawn animation to create a hero fleeing a scene only to slide back to defend themself...
Every hero needs a dynamic pose, action, or movement to visually tell the audience how amazing they are. Join as we explore the dynamic acts of protagonists within the animated world, and then use traditional hand-drawn animation to create a hero fleeing a scene only to slide back to defend themself...
Join us for an inside look at the making of Disney and Pixar’s transformational latest feature film, Turning Red (2022), with Production Designer Rona Liu, Visual Effect Supervisor Danielle Feinberg, and Animation Supervisors Patty Kihm and Aaron Hartline.
Join us in the Hundred Acre Wood for a special Spring screening of the 1977 animated feature film The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
We are pleased to invite our members to enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries on the porch from 10 to 11am, then a members-only preview of our first Cause Awareness Exhibition before it opens to the public. The exhibition opens to the public on Earth Day, Friday, April 22.
Join actress and singer JoMarie Payton for a discussion about her career in television and her experience reprising her role as Suga Mama for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, now streaming on Disney+.
In May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of these peoples and communities to the world. Join us for a special month-long screening of Mulan (1998), the beloved retelling of a classic Chinese tale of...
Join us as author Adrea Theodore reads her book A History of Me, a heartfelt story of a young girl reflecting on her family history. Based on her and her daughter’s experiences, A History of Me shows young people how to form their own positive self-image, despite what others might think of them.
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with author Oliver Chin as he reads from The Year of the Tiger, an installment of Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.
Join us as author-illustrator Claire Keane reads her new book, Little Wonder. Following the reading, Keane will lead a special map-making activity and a book signing.
We are delighted to host a Member Preview Night in celebration of our newest exhibition, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece. Experience the exhibition before it opens to the public, attend an optional add-on talk with Guest Curator Andreas Deja and other legends from the making of...
Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a month-long screening of Zootopia (2016), Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film from directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore. Zootopia is the story of a place where—no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest...