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
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
Attention! In honor of Veterans Day, we will be offering free admission tomorrow (Nov. 11) to all current and former military personnel (w/proof of service). #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Attention! In honor of Veterans Day, we will be offering free admission tomorrow (Nov. 11) to all current and former military personnel (w/proof of service). #VeteransDay
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 . Don't miss it. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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 . Don't miss it. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel
On 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 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
On 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
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
November 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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
Celebrate the release of 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' at CAM on Sun., 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 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Celebrate the release of 'The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz' at CAM on Sun., 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
From Krazy Kat and Nancy to Prince Valiant and Garfield, our exhibition 'Sunday Funnies' showcases the OG faces of the Sunday newspaper comics section. Come see all of these heavy hitters in their original glory. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies #artexhibition #artmuseum #comics #KrazyKat
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
From Krazy Kat and Nancy to Prince Valiant and Garfield, our exhibition 'Sunday Funnies' showcases the OG faces of the Sunday newspaper comics section. Come see all of these heavy hitters in their original glory. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies #artexhibition #artmuseum #comics #KrazyKat
The Berkeley Public Library is hosting a gaggle of local comics creators this Sat., Nov. 8. Go enjoy a few panels and score signed graphic novels. More info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151 @berkeleypubliclibrary.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Berkeley Public Library is hosting a gaggle of local comics creators this Sat., Nov. 8. Go enjoy a few panels and score signed graphic novels. More info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151 @berkeleypubliclibrary.org
So glad to be exhibiting the art of Mary Shyne in the latest installment of our Emerging Artist Showcase. Be sure to check out her debut graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat.'
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November 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
So glad to be exhibiting the art of Mary Shyne in the latest installment of our Emerging Artist Showcase. Be sure to check out her debut graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat.'
fb.watch/D9roK0QlAB/ #emergingartist #artexhibition #artmuseum #graphicnovel #newrelease
fb.watch/D9roK0QlAB/ #emergingartist #artexhibition #artmuseum #graphicnovel #newrelease
Happy Godzilla Day!
The Big G first stomped into theaters across Japan on this day in 1954, quickly becoming a pop culture powerhouse and eventually appearing in comics and animation. #GoGoGodzilla
The Big G first stomped into theaters across Japan on this day in 1954, quickly becoming a pop culture powerhouse and eventually appearing in comics and animation. #GoGoGodzilla
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Happy Godzilla Day!
The Big G first stomped into theaters across Japan on this day in 1954, quickly becoming a pop culture powerhouse and eventually appearing in comics and animation. #GoGoGodzilla
The Big G first stomped into theaters across Japan on this day in 1954, quickly becoming a pop culture powerhouse and eventually appearing in comics and animation. #GoGoGodzilla
Enjoy a lazy Sunday hanging online with fellow creators and pop culture fans near and far during our free Draw & Chill meetup. Work on projects, share ideas, or just “nerd out” about comics or whatever. All skill levels welcome! (Ages 13+) More info at cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/drawandchill
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Enjoy a lazy Sunday hanging online with fellow creators and pop culture fans near and far during our free Draw & Chill meetup. Work on projects, share ideas, or just “nerd out” about comics or whatever. All skill levels welcome! (Ages 13+) More info at cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/drawandchill
Our new exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Mike Twohy, Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #artexhibition #humor
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our new exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Mike Twohy, Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster #artexhibition #humor