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CURSE BOWL (look it up) @excited.bsky.social · 6h

holy cats, as a onetime Girl Scout who was obsessed with earning badges and competed with my best friend through all of fourth grade: YES.

Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6h

Did you know that Girls Scouts can earn a Cadette Comic Artist Badge for creating their own comic? If your troop's looking for some assist, we're here for you: CAM offers private group workshops that can help creators of all skill levels reach their goal. More info at cartoonart.org/education-index

Image of the Girls Scouts Cadette Comic Artist Badge

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6h

Our new exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' opens this Sat., Oct. 11 and features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster

'Bookopolis' by Eric Drooker featured on the cover of 'The New Yorker' (November 6, 2006)

Cover of 'The New Yorker' (November 6, 2006) featuring 'Bookopolis' by Eric Drooker

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6h

Did you know that Girls Scouts can earn a Cadette Comic Artist Badge for creating their own comic? If your troop's looking for some assist, we're here for you: CAM offers private group workshops that can help creators of all skill levels reach their goal. More info at cartoonart.org/education-index

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 1d

After a lengthy absence, our “Comics 4 Comix” stand-up comedy fundraiser returns on Thurs., Oct. 23. Join us as we welcome comedian Mike Capozzola for a one-night, pop culture-infused routine guaranteed to result in laughter. More details: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/23/comics-4-comix

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 1d

Draw & Chill, our free monthly online meet up, returns on Sun., Oct. 12, from noon to 3pm PST. Log on and connect with fellow creators while working on your own projects and share ideas, chat about pop culture, etc. (Ages 13+ please.) More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/drawandchill

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 1d

After a lengthy absence, our “Comics 4 Comix” stand-up comedy fundraiser returns on Thurs., Oct. 23. Join us as welcome comedian Mike Capozzola for a one-night, pop culture-infused routine guaranteed to result in laughter. More details: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/23/comics-4-comix

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 1d

Nice pics! Thanks for dropping by -- glad you enjoyed the exhibitions.

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Craig Morrison @silirrion.bsky.social · 1d

Took some time this morning to go back to one of my favorite small museums in San Francisco.

The Cartoon Art Museum ( @cartoonart.bsky.social) is a small gallery with a focus on cartoon art and animation.

Always has something interesting on display.

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 2d

We're co-presenting 3 upcoming events at Litquake, SF's literary festival: Chronicles of Ori, An African Epic: Harmonia Rosales (Oct. 18); Comics and Conversation with New Yorks Cartooninst Tom Toro (Oct. 21); and Relive the 1990s with Bay Area Cartoonists (Oct. 24). More info at litquake.org

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 3d

Check it: cbldf.org/banned-chall...

Case Study: Bone – Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

cbldf.org

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Banned Books Week (October 5-11), a celebration of the freedom to read. We’re proud to have exhibited original art from numerous challenged and banned comics and graphic novels throughout our 40 years. Thanks for your support in helping us showcase these works for all to (re)discover and enjoy.

Cover of the graphic novel 'The Best We Could Do' by Thi Bui

Cover of the graphic novel 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe

Cover of the graphic novel 'Out From Boneville' by Jeff Smith

Cover of the graphic novel 'The Prince and the Dressmaker' by Jen Wang

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 4d

Joins us this afternoon for a free talk about the Muriel Spark/Edward Gorey collaboration on the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' with Bay Area creators Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/4/toon-talk-the-very-fine-clock

Cover of the hildren’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 4d

CAM curator Andrew Farago will be talking about his new book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' today (Sat., Oct. 4) at the @schulzmuseum.bsky.social as part of the 75 years of 'Peanuts' celebration. More info: schulzmuseum.org/celebrating-75-years-of-peanuts/ #Snoopy #newbook #booksigning

Cover of the book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' by Andrew Farago

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Andrew Farago @andrewfarago.bsky.social · 6d

Coming up soon at the Cartoon Art Museum! Don't miss out!

www.cartoonart.org/calendar/202...

Comics 4 Comix — Cartoon Art Museum

The Funnies meet the Funnies once again. This October, the Cartoon Art Museum’s “Comics 4 Comix” makes its triumphant return to San Francisco! Not quite a sequel and more than a reboot. Headlined by ...

www.cartoonart.org

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to presenting 'North for the Winter,' a spotlight on the debut graphic novel by cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta. Come check it out starting Oct. 25. cartoonart.org/north-for-the-winter

Cover of the graphic novel 'North for the Winter' by cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 5d

Happy anniversary to a comic strip icon!

Charles M. Schulz Museum | The home of Snoopy & the Peanuts Gang @schulzmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

It’s your 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! 💛⁠
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🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.

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MariNaomi (they/them) @marinaomi.bsky.social · 6d

Join us this Saturday at San Francisco's @cartoonart.bsky.social to celebrate the bringing-back-to-print of The Very Fine Clock, written by Muriel Spark, illustrated by Edward Gorey!

This panel will be my last U.S. event before I scuttle off to Japan again.

www.cartoonart.org/calendar/202...

THE VERY FINE CLOCK

BY MURIEL SPARK
DRAWINGS BY EDWARD GOREY

BRIANA LOEWINSOHN, AMY MARTIN, AND MARINAOMI

CARTOON ART MUSEUM (SAN FRANCISCO) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:00

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6d

Our upcoming exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' kicks off Oct. 11 and features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster

New Yorker cartoon by Tom Toro of a man looking at his phone during a graveside funeral and receiving the message: " Auto-reply: I am dead and will have limited access to email."

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Andrew Farago @andrewfarago.bsky.social · 10d

The holidays are approaching quickly! If you want a signed and sketched copy of Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight (or Snoopy or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and want to support the Cartoon Art Museum, here you go:

www.cartoonart.org/store/museum...

Sketch of Batman in the Batman: The Animated Series style

Sketch of Batman in the Dark Knight Returns style (gritty!)

Sketch of Robin who has spray-painted his name over Batman's

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our free, all-new digital collection of independent comics made by the many talented human artists who call the Bay Area home. A true zine lovers delight -- and an inspired project by our former intern Ashton. Info: cartoonart.org/store/fog-city-comics-zine

Cover of the Cartoon Art Museum's free 'Fog City Comics Zine'

Contributors page from the Cartoon Art Museum's free 'Fog City Comics Zine'

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 7d

Be here on Sat., Oct. 4, as local artists Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin delve into illustrator Edward Gorey’s collaboration with Muriel Spark for the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock.' This is a free event! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/4/toon-talk-the-very-fine-clock

Cover of the children's book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 8d

Join Vicki and Bob Scott, the team behind 'Molly and the Bear,' on Sat., Oct. 25, for a free Toon Talk about their work plus draw-along activities in celebration of their second YA graphic novel 'Molly and the Bear: Campers Beware.' Wild times to be sure. cartoonart.org/calendar/202... #toontalk

Cover of the YA graphic novel 'Molly and the Bear: Campers Beware' by Bob and Vicki Scott

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 9d

Our Cartooning for the Whole Family workshop returns Sat., Oct. 18. Lose the tech and spend time collaborating on cool, creative drawing activities and challenges with your kin. Museum admission included. Info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/cartooning-for-the-whole-family #cartooning #workshop

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 15d

Can't wait!

Mary Shyne @maryshyneonline.bsky.social · 15d

Exceedingly thrilled to announce that the @cartoonart.bsky.social in SF will be hosting an exhibit of pages from YOU AND ME ON REPEAT from Sept 27 through Jan 18! Reception THIS SATURDAY 9/27 at 4pm-6pm, come through and watch me vibrate with excitement www.cartoonart.org/emerging-art...

CARTOON ART MUSEUM presents Emerging Artist Showcase: Mary Shyne
September 27, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Sept. 27, 4pm-6pm
781 Beach Street | San Francisco, CA 94109

A page from YOU AND ME ON REPEAT.
Panel 1: Closeup of Alicia gripping her knees. In word balloons she says "Can you stop the car? I can't breathe in here."
Panel 2: Splash page of a nighttime state park parking lot. A single van is in the parking lot, its side door open. Alicia is standing outside the van, her hands on her knees, bent over.

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 11d

Meet artist Mary Shyne today (Sept, 27) during the opening reception for our latest Emerging Artist Showcase featuring a selection of pages from her new graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat.' It's free! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel

Cover of the graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by Mary Shyne

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