Saturday Morning Cartoons


		A Blast from TV's Past (Continued from Page 1 ) If you’re reading this magazine, chances are you’re one of the millions who grew up in this halcyon period of animated TV and will no doubt find your favorite cartoon here, in some form or another. “There’s every type of animation art imaginable, from character designs to layout drawings, to clean-ups to cels; there’s also story packs, series bibles, model packs and, of course, toys,” says Murray.
		Matt Murray	It wasn’t easy for Murray and the team at MoCCA to assemble more than 100 pieces from over seventy-five television shows. “We applied for a few grants, but we ended up funding this show largely out-of-pocket, and through private donations. Over time we’ve received a number of donations from galleries and collectors who believed in the cultural import of a museum dedicated to comic and cartoon art. These connections have also helped us build a network, so that if we need a piece we can ‘put the word out’ and see what comes down the pipeline. We also meet a fair number of creators at conventions and events who will loan or donate art to us.”
		Throughout the spacious gallery, you’ll find plasma screens playing Saturday morning cartoons non-stop, some with dated commercials included. The lectures are scheduled to be led by historians and speakers from different aspects of the industry. Finally, rest assured that you can bring your friends and family along who may not know a squash from a stretch. “Besides being an exhibit about cartoons we watch,” Murray points out, “we’re also looking to clue people in on the process of animation and guide them through that by using the artwork.” For a museum exhibit, it’s bound to keep you coming back again, not unlike the cartoons you used to watch. Just don’t forget your sugar cereal and footsie pajamas. Visit www.MoccaNY.org for a complete list of details.
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