Image Comics: A 20th Anniversary Celebration
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
February 4 – April 29, 2012
In 1992, seven of the most popular comic book artists in the world joined forces to create Image Comics, a company specializing in the publication of creator-owned comics and graphic novels.

Puss in Boots
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
February 1 – April 22, 2012
Puss in Boots, the Academy Award® Best Animated Feature nominee from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. is the subject of an impressive new art exhibition at San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum. This 20-piece exhibit provides a behind-the-scenes overview of the development of the 2011 hit animated feature film. From preliminary character sketches to fully rendered digital landscapes, visitors can experience Puss in Boots as they have never before with this insiders look at DreamWorks’ latest animated film.

John Baldessari: A Print Retrospective From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
February 5, 2012 – May 13, 2012
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents John Baldessari: A Print Retrospective From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation in its La Jolla location from February 5, 2012 to May 13, 2012.

Small Press Spotlight
Cartoon Art Museum
December 10, 2011 – March 4, 2012
Beginning on December 10, 2011, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of ten Bay Area LGBTQ cartoonists.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Cartoon Art Museum
November 12, 2011 – April 15, 2012
We’re off to see the Wizard! The Cartoon Art Museum celebrates The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an exhibition featuring vintage newspaper tearsheets and original artwork spanning over 100 years of classic comics.