SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Water to Paper, Paint to Sky: The Art of Tyrus Wong
Now through February 3, 2014 | Special Exhibition Hall
FREE for members or with museum admission
Water to Paper, Paint to Sky: The Art of Tyrus Wong focuses on the life and work of Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong—a celebrated painter, muralist, kite maker, lithographer, Hollywood sketch artist, calligrapher, ceramicist, and Disney Legend. Born in 1910, Wong is still a practicing artist today. The exhibition features more than 150 works including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, painted scarves, kites, and more—including paintings that served as the inspiration behind the look and feel of Walt Disney’s Bambi.
Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole
Now through November 3, 2013 | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with museum admission
Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole features some 40 works by goth-inspired lowbrow artist Garcia alongside ten Alice in Wonderland concept paintings by Disney artist Mary Blair from the museum’s collection. The exhibition celebrates not only Garcia and Blair’s artistry across decades and artistic styles, but also the power of art to draw us into magical worlds that spark engagement and inspiration.
SCREENINGS
Film of the Month: Walt Disney’s Disneyland TV Show: “Man in Space” Episodes
Screens through September, daily at 1:30 & 4pm (except Tuesdays & select times—check our calendar online for exceptions) | Theater
Free for members or with museum admission | Without museum admission: $7 adult, $5 youth
DISCUSSIONS
TALK | Art and Character Animation in Disney’s Bambi
Saturday, September 21 | 3pm | Theater
Members: $18 adult, $14 youth | Non-members: $20 adult, $15 youth
Hear Disney animation consultant Andreas Deja and art director and production designer Carol Kieffer Police discuss Tyrus Wong’s work on the 1940 film Bambi and the lasting impact of his style.
SPOTLIGHT TALKS | Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole
Friday–Sunday, September 27–29
11am, 1 & 3pm | Theater Gallery
Free for members or with museum admission
Explore the artwork and background of this vibrant special exhibition.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
OPEN STUDIO | Working with Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, September 7–8 & 14–15 | 1–4pm | Learning Center
Free for members or with museum admission
Join artists from the California Watercolor Association to create watercolor paintings in the style of Tyrus Wong.
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS | Workshop with Camille Rose Garcia
Saturday, September 14 | 10am–noon | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-member: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
In conjunction with special exhibition Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole, artist Camille Rose Garcia will lead the second of her three workshops at museum, focusing on her unique style and use of bold color. This class is designed for participants ages 18 and over.
SPECIAL PROGRAM | Drawing Salon Day
Saturday, September 14 | 1–4pm | Museum Front Lawn
Free for all
Join artist Camille Rose Garcia for live sketching outdoors using live animals as references. Explore the process by which Disney artists captured the lifelike shapes and movements of live animals for such classic animated films as Bambi.
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS | Developing the Style for an Animated Project with Carol Kieffer Police
Saturday, September 21 | 10am–1pm | Learning Center
Members: $55 | Non-member: $60 adult, $45 student (valid student ID required)
Join art director and production designer Carol Kieffer Police in a hands-on workshop focused on the variables and limitations—both visual and financial—that drive a creative project and are integral to its success.
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Walt Disney Family Museum presents the fascinating story and achievements of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation to an art, transformed the film industry, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a global and distinctively American legacy. Opened in October 2009, the 40,000 square foot facility features the newest technology and historic materials and artifacts to bring Disney’s achievements to life, with interactive galleries that include early drawings and animation, movies, music, listening stations, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and much more.
Hours: Daily 10am to 6pm; closed every Tuesday, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Last gallery entry at 4:45pm.
Tickets: Free for members | Non-members: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 youth under 17, free for children 5 and under | All paid tickets include free admission to the special exhibitions.
Where: 104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94129
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