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Cartoon Art Museum

Cartoon Art Museum
781 Beach Street
415-227-8666

Our Mission

The Cartoon Art Museum’s key function is to preserve, document, and exhibit this unique and accessible art form. Through traveling exhibitions and other exhibit-related activities - such as artists-in-residence, lectures, and outreach - the museum has taken cartoon art and used it to communicate cultural diversity in the community, as well as the importance of self-expression.


Upcoming Events at Cartoon Art Museum

Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Cartooning for the Whole Family

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Cartooning for the Whole Family

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Monday, Dec 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Monday, Dec 9, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
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Recent News

Veteran Comic Con 2024 at Cartoon Art Museum

Join us on Veterans Day weekend to celebrate creativity, community, and the power of art in supporting veterans! The Cartoon Art Museum is hosting Veteran Comic Con, an event that celebrates the artistic talents of veterans and independent…

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Exhibition - Gorey Elephants on Parade at Cartoon Art Museum

San Francisco, CA - The Cartoon Art Museum hosts Gorey Elephants on Parade, an exhibit of rare prints created by celebrated author and artist Edward Gorey. Gorey's successful turn as the designer of the Broadway production of Dracula in the late…

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A Treasury of Animation New Exhibition Opens at the Cartoon Art Museum

Rare animation production art from the 1920s-1990s ongoing Cartoon Art Museum exhibition San Francisco, CA: From the earliest hand-drawn cartoons to today’s blockbuster CGI films, all animation begins with an artist and an idea. The Cartoon…

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Exhibition - 'I Left My Art in San Francisco' at Cartoon Art Museum

Ongoing exhibition debuts Saturday, May 25, 2024 San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents I Left My Art in San Francisco, an ongoing exhibition of original artwork featuring comic treasures from the museum's permanent collection. …

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Cartoon Art Museum Summer Camp Champions Cartoons and Creativity

San Francisco, CA - Make summer spectacular! Join Cartoon Camp for half days or full days of drawing excitement! The Cartoon Art Museum's week-long cartooning camps are recommended for ages 10-15 years for young intermediate students who enjoy…

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Emerging Artist Showcase on Zareen Choudhury

Emerging Artist Showcase featuring Zareen Choudhury August 27 - December 10, 2023 A Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum presents the art of Zareen Choudhury in the latest installment of its ongoing…

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Edward Gorey al Fresco

San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum hosts Edward Gorey al Fresco, an exhibit featuring three original watercolors and a lithograph created by celebrated author and artist Edward Gorey, on display from July 9 through October 15, 2023. …

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The Rocketeer: A Tribute to Dave Stevens, A Benefit for the Cartoon Art Museum

San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum is proud to announce its third biennial Tribute Auction, The Rocketeer: A Tribute to Dave Stevens, featuring original art in homage to the late Dave Stevens and his beloved comic book character The…

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Thor and Loki And Jeff! An Evening with Jeffrey Brown

Thor and Loki and Jeff! An Evening with Jeffrey Brown A Cartoon Art Museum event Saturday, May 20, 2023 6-8pm at the Cartoon Art Museum San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum, in partnership with Chronicle Books and Marvel Entertainment,…

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Cartoon Art Museum - Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem

The Cartoon Art Museum, in partnership with Chronicle Books and Marvel Entertainment, proudly presents Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem, an exhibition of original artwork from the forthcoming book of the same name by Jeffrey Brown, the…

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Cartoon Art Museum : Graphic Novel Readathon Fundraises for Cartoon Art Museum!

San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum (CAM) announces its third annual Graphic Novel Readathon taking place from February 18 through March 4, 2023 in conjunction with Will Eisner Week, to celebrate the creativity and diversity of graphic novels.…

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