Cartoon Art Museum
@cartoonart.bsky.social
Founded in 1984, CAM is a San Francisco-based, educational arts nonprofit that has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books, and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels, and underground comix. Come visit our galleries: cartoonart.org
Thanks to local artists Chuck Whelon, Marcus Rodriguez, and Jeff Plotkin for all of the awesome sketches this past weekend during our SpongeBob movie event. We had a blast and gave away a bunch of plushies and sneak preview passes. #thespongebobmovie #sketchevent #popculture
December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Thanks to local artists Chuck Whelon, Marcus Rodriguez, and Jeff Plotkin for all of the awesome sketches this past weekend during our SpongeBob movie event. We had a blast and gave away a bunch of plushies and sneak preview passes. #thespongebobmovie #sketchevent #popculture
Born on this day in 1894, cartoonist E.C. Segar introduced Popeye to the world in 1929 in his comic strip 'Thimble Theatre.' You can catch some of Segar's original work now along with other OG faces of the newspaper comics section in our exhibition 'Sunday Funnies.' #Popeye #cartoonist #art
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Born on this day in 1894, cartoonist E.C. Segar introduced Popeye to the world in 1929 in his comic strip 'Thimble Theatre.' You can catch some of Segar's original work now along with other OG faces of the newspaper comics section in our exhibition 'Sunday Funnies.' #Popeye #cartoonist #art
We're featuring a selection of pages from the new graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by artist Mary Shyne (@maryshyneonline.bsky.social ) in our latest Emerging Artist Showcase. Come check it out. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We're featuring a selection of pages from the new graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by artist Mary Shyne (@maryshyneonline.bsky.social ) in our latest Emerging Artist Showcase. Come check it out. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel
Join us on Fri., Dec. 12, at a reception for our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' with artists Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Join us on Fri., Dec. 12, at a reception for our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' with artists Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception
Drop by today between noon to 4pm our free Spongebob sketch event with local artists and activities, plus advance screening passes and schwag for the upcoming animated release 'The Spongebob Movie - Search for SquarePants.' cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/6/the-spongebob-movie-sketch-event
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Drop by today between noon to 4pm our free Spongebob sketch event with local artists and activities, plus advance screening passes and schwag for the upcoming animated release 'The Spongebob Movie - Search for SquarePants.' cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/6/the-spongebob-movie-sketch-event
We have two workshops happening on Sat., Dec. 13: Cartooning for Kids aimed at young creators and Cartooning for the Whole Family for the entire crew. Both are fun, laid back, and instructive. Visit cartoonart.org/calendar for more info on these and other programs. #diy #create #art #workshop
December 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We have two workshops happening on Sat., Dec. 13: Cartooning for Kids aimed at young creators and Cartooning for the Whole Family for the entire crew. Both are fun, laid back, and instructive. Visit cartoonart.org/calendar for more info on these and other programs. #diy #create #art #workshop
Are you ready, kids? This Sat., Dec. 6, we're hosting a free sketch event for the upcoming animated release 'The Spongebob Movie - Search for SquarePants' with local artists, advance screening passes, activities, and more. Be here! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/6/the-spongebob-movie-sketch-event
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Are you ready, kids? This Sat., Dec. 6, we're hosting a free sketch event for the upcoming animated release 'The Spongebob Movie - Search for SquarePants' with local artists, advance screening passes, activities, and more. Be here! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/6/the-spongebob-movie-sketch-event
Our exhibition ‘Sunday Funnies' features a myriad of original art and newspaper comics from our permanent collection by the likes of Hal Foster ('Prince Valiant'), George Herriman ('Krazy Kat'), Walt Kelly ('Pogo'), and many others. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies #artexhibition #comics #PrinceValiant
December 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our exhibition ‘Sunday Funnies' features a myriad of original art and newspaper comics from our permanent collection by the likes of Hal Foster ('Prince Valiant'), George Herriman ('Krazy Kat'), Walt Kelly ('Pogo'), and many others. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies #artexhibition #comics #PrinceValiant
With Giving Tuesday now underway, we hope that you’ll consider making a pledge to CAM and celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. We appreciate your support and for helping to spread the word. Visit cartoonart.org/join-support to learn how to contribute. #givingtuesday #nonprofitsupport #thankyou
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
With Giving Tuesday now underway, we hope that you’ll consider making a pledge to CAM and celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. We appreciate your support and for helping to spread the word. Visit cartoonart.org/join-support to learn how to contribute. #givingtuesday #nonprofitsupport #thankyou
Did you know that the Discover & Go program offers California library cardholders access to free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions, including the Cartoon Art Museum? It's an easy way to save money and still have fun. Check it out: discoverandgo.org/ #library #savings
December 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Did you know that the Discover & Go program offers California library cardholders access to free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions, including the Cartoon Art Museum? It's an easy way to save money and still have fun. Check it out: discoverandgo.org/ #library #savings
We're two weeks out from a special holiday-themed reception (Sun., Dec. 14) with veteran animator Bobby Podesta in celebration of our mini-exhibition of original art from his debut graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' monthscartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/14/north-for-the-winter-reception
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We're two weeks out from a special holiday-themed reception (Sun., Dec. 14) with veteran animator Bobby Podesta in celebration of our mini-exhibition of original art from his debut graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' monthscartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/14/north-for-the-winter-reception
Reminder: we are open all weekend -- come see the current exhibitions including ‘Sunday Funnies,’ 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side,' Mary Shyne in the Emerging Artist Showcase, and a spotlight on Bobby Podesta's graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' plus the Batman Gallery.
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reminder: we are open all weekend -- come see the current exhibitions including ‘Sunday Funnies,’ 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side,' Mary Shyne in the Emerging Artist Showcase, and a spotlight on Bobby Podesta's graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' plus the Batman Gallery.
If you missed our round table discussion last week with author Chris Ryall about his new book ‘Marvel Age of Comics: Daredevil: Born Again,’ on the groundbreaking storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, you can catch it now on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=RHzN-wSH0-g
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you missed our round table discussion last week with author Chris Ryall about his new book ‘Marvel Age of Comics: Daredevil: Born Again,’ on the groundbreaking storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, you can catch it now on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=RHzN-wSH0-g
"Guess who?" Woody Woodpecker made his debut 85 years ago today (Nov. 25, 1940) opposite Andy Panda in the animated short "Knock Knock.” Created by Walter Lantz and Ben Hardaway and originally voiced by Mel Blanc, Woody has since appeared in film, TV, comics, and as mascot for Universal Pictures.
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"Guess who?" Woody Woodpecker made his debut 85 years ago today (Nov. 25, 1940) opposite Andy Panda in the animated short "Knock Knock.” Created by Walter Lantz and Ben Hardaway and originally voiced by Mel Blanc, Woody has since appeared in film, TV, comics, and as mascot for Universal Pictures.
Be here on Dec. 12, for a reception celebrating our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' with artists Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Be here on Dec. 12, for a reception celebrating our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' with artists Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception
Congrats to @maryshyneonline.bsky.social, whose debut graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the 25 best books for teens for 2025. We're featuring a selection of pages from the book now in our Emerging Artist Showcase. Come check it out.
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Congrats to @maryshyneonline.bsky.social, whose debut graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the 25 best books for teens for 2025. We're featuring a selection of pages from the book now in our Emerging Artist Showcase. Come check it out.
Just a reminder: our galleries will be open throughout the weekend following Thanksgiving, but if you're in town for FAN EXPO San Francisco please swing by our booth and say hello.
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Just a reminder: our galleries will be open throughout the weekend following Thanksgiving, but if you're in town for FAN EXPO San Francisco please swing by our booth and say hello.
Join us on Sun., Dec. 14, for a holiday-themed reception with veteran animator Bobby Podesta in celebration of his new graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' And check out a selection of original art from the book now on display. monthscartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/14/north-for-the-winter-reception
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Join us on Sun., Dec. 14, for a holiday-themed reception with veteran animator Bobby Podesta in celebration of his new graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' And check out a selection of original art from the book now on display. monthscartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/14/north-for-the-winter-reception
The newspaper comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' by Bill Watterson made its debut 40 years ago today. We exhibited a run of Sunday pages back in 2002 and in 2020 showcased an artists' tribute to Watterson in the exhibition 'A Boy and His Tiger.' 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The newspaper comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' by Bill Watterson made its debut 40 years ago today. We exhibited a run of Sunday pages back in 2002 and in 2020 showcased an artists' tribute to Watterson in the exhibition 'A Boy and His Tiger.' 1/2
Tonight (Nov 18): Chris Ryall discusses his book 'Marvel Age of Comics: Daredevil: Born Again' on the groundbreaking storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Special guests: Scott Morse ('Soulwind'), Steve Leialoha ('Fables') cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/18/toon-talk-daredevil-born-again
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tonight (Nov 18): Chris Ryall discusses his book 'Marvel Age of Comics: Daredevil: Born Again' on the groundbreaking storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Special guests: Scott Morse ('Soulwind'), Steve Leialoha ('Fables') cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/18/toon-talk-daredevil-born-again
Celebrate the release of 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' at CAM today (Nov. 16) with author Mark Evanier, cartoonists Patrick McDonnell and Hilary Price, designer Chip Kidd, and publisher Charles Kochman. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/16/the-essential-peanuts-a-75-anniversary-event
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Celebrate the release of 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' at CAM today (Nov. 16) with author Mark Evanier, cartoonists Patrick McDonnell and Hilary Price, designer Chip Kidd, and publisher Charles Kochman. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/16/the-essential-peanuts-a-75-anniversary-event
Our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #artexhibition #humor
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #artexhibition #humor
Join us Sun., Nov. 16, to celebrate the new book 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' with author Mark Evanier, cartoonists Patrick McDonnell and Hilary Price, designer Chip Kidd, and publisher Charles Kochman. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/16/the-essential-peanuts-a-75-anniversary-event
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us Sun., Nov. 16, to celebrate the new book 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' with author Mark Evanier, cartoonists Patrick McDonnell and Hilary Price, designer Chip Kidd, and publisher Charles Kochman. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/16/the-essential-peanuts-a-75-anniversary-event
Add a dash of creativity to your Thanksgiving break with one or more of our family cartooning workshops (Nov. 24, 25, 28, 29). Enjoy 90 minutes of tag team fun for kids and grown-ups. No experience necessary; museum admission included(!). Info on these and other programs: cartoonart.org/calendar
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Add a dash of creativity to your Thanksgiving break with one or more of our family cartooning workshops (Nov. 24, 25, 28, 29). Enjoy 90 minutes of tag team fun for kids and grown-ups. No experience necessary; museum admission included(!). Info on these and other programs: cartoonart.org/calendar
Our spotlight exhibition on cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta features art from his debut graphic novel 'North for the Winter.'. Come see it up close. cartoonart.org/north-for-the-winter
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our spotlight exhibition on cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta features art from his debut graphic novel 'North for the Winter.'. Come see it up close. cartoonart.org/north-for-the-winter