The Cartoon Art Museum is committed to fostering and promoting a greater appreciation of cartoon art. This it achieves through collecting, cataloging, preserving and displaying the finest representations of original cartoon art as well as through the development of innovative, interactive outreach programs designed to enrich the cultural life of our community.

Description:
The Cartoon Art Museum presents exhibitions of historical and cultural significance, retrospectives of masters in the field of cartooning, and new talent from the Bay Area. In addition to its regular schedule of exhibits, the Museum provides a number of outreach services designed to educate the public about the social contributions of cartoon art. The museum provides a tour and activity program for school groups and youth organizations. The museum hosts cartooning classes (adult and child) and presents lectures, slide presentations, and panel discussions. The Museum encourages the development of young local artists and museum professionals through internships and targeted programming.

History:
Created "on a napkin" in 1982, incorporated in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has presented over 100 exhibitions of original cartoon artwork and more than 25 publications in an effort to bring this unique art form to the general public.

Contact people:

Rod Gilchrist, Director, (phone), (email) Summerlea Kashar, Administrative Director, (phone), (email) Andrew Farago, Gallery Manager, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (415) 227-8666
Office fax number: (415) 243-8666

Address:

655 Mission San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cartoonart.org

Directions:

We are on the southside of Mission Street between Third Street and New Montgomery Street adjacent to the Financial District.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Powell Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): five minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: #14 at Third Street, three minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes