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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
Celebrating 41 Years of the Cartoon Art Museum! It's the perfect time to make a $41 end of the year donation to support our ongoing mission to celebrate cartoon artwork in all its forms and to inspire the next generation of talented creators!

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December 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Okay but that $4.1 million donation would keep the museum going indefinitely, it's beyond all they need
The Cartoon Art Museum is 41 years old today! Perfect time to make a year-end donation of $41 (although $410 or $4.1 million would also be appreciated).

www.cartoonart.org/checkout/don...
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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The Cartoon Art Museum is 41 years old today! Perfect time to make a year-end donation of $41 (although $410 or $4.1 million would also be appreciated).

www.cartoonart.org/checkout/don...
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Draw & Chill, our free monthly online meet up, is happening today from noon to 3 pm 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/2025/12/drawandchill
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Join us today from 2–4pm for a holiday-themed reception with veteran animator Bobby Podesta ('Cars,' 'The Incredibles,' 'Soul') in celebration of our mini-exhibition of original art from his debut graphic novel 'North for the Winter.' cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/14/north-for-the-winter-reception
December 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Fun times at our 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side!' exhibition reception. Special thanks to artists Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy, Mark Ulriksen, and Shannon Wheeler.
And shout-out to photographers Chris Diaz and Marcus Rodriguez.
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
December 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Tonight! Join us for the 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' exhibition reception with special guest cartoonists Mike Twohy, Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, and Shannon Wheeler. #humor cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception
December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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I’ll be appearing, with several cartoonist friends, at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco tomorrow (Friday, 12th) night.

A reception including a panel discussion with the artists will take place from 6:30 - 8:30.

Cartoon Art Museum
781 Beach Street, Fl 1
San Francisco, CA 94109

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December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I would have loved these workshops as a kid. There was nothing like this growing up in Dorset. Mind you, there isn't much here now...
Get creative during the holiday season at one of our family cartooning workshops Dec. 26–29. Each packs in 90 minutes of tag team fun for kids and their grown-ups. No experience necessary; museum admission included(!). Info on these and other programs: cartoonart.org/calendar #familyfun #cartooning
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
On Fri., Dec.12, meet Tom Toro and six other talented creators featured in our exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side!' More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/12/12/west-coaster-reception #humor facebook.com/reel/1468571427542353
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Get creative during the holiday season at one of our family cartooning workshops Dec. 26–29. Each packs in 90 minutes of tag team fun for kids and their grown-ups. No experience necessary; museum admission included(!). Info on these and other programs: cartoonart.org/calendar #familyfun #cartooning
December 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Manga editor, cartoonist, writer, and longtime CAM volunteer Shaenon Garrity (@shaenon.bsky.social) hung out with us in October and shared some of her interests. Be sure to check out her latest graphic novel 'The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor #cartoonist fb.watch/DWcj2uiT_v/
December 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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
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Signed copies available from the Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore! www.cartoonart.org/store
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 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
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 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. Come check it out. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 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
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 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
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 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
December 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
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
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Your Oakland Public Library card gets you free access to several museums and cultural centers!
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 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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It's true!
We offer Discover & Go - get free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions for Berkeley residents.
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 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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