For the second year in a row, The Animation Guild (TAG) is combining powers with The Superhero Project to present an exhibit of artwork created by Guild members to highlight the strength of special young heroes. The show will open April 3 with a reception, and will be available to view at The Animation Guild’s Gallery 839 in Burbank (1105 N. Hollywood Way) through the end of the month.
TAG animation artists from fan-favorite TV shows and movies have created posters of superhero personas for youth impacted by serious illnesses and disabilities of all kinds. These superhero depictions are based on interviews with kids and teens about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make a positive difference in the world — their superhero mission. The result is a visual representation of their strength, courage, creativity and resilience.
The exhibit will include work by more than 30 animation artists, many of whom will be in attendance at the opening reception. See the full list of contributing talents at animationguild.org/gallery839.
“We’re amazed at the continued generosity of the creative community and the kindness of the TAG artists,” said Lisa Kollins, Executive Director of The Superhero Project. “Their talent, thoughtfulness, and humor have brought our superkids’ visions to life. We are truly grateful that, even during such a complicated time, they have opened their hearts to the deserving children and teens we support.”
The Opening Reception will be held Thursday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. No RSVP is necessary.
The Animation Guild, also known as Local 839 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), was founded in 1952 as a labor union. Today, the Guild represents more than 5,000 talented artists, technicians, writers and production workers in the animation industry, advocating for workers to improve wages and conditions. animationguild.org
The Superhero Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that uses the arts as a tool for healing and empowers youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, community trauma and other complex mental health or medical needs. Nearly 700 artists from six continents have designed superhero alter egos created by kids and teens, based on their ideas for making a positive difference in the world. superheroprojectkids.org/home
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