Kinsey Collection to Open at Epcot on March 8
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Guests to the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot will journey “between the pages” of history as the American Heritage Gallery opens its doors to an art exhibit representing over 400 years of African-American achievement and contribution.
“Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection,” which opens March 8, draws from an extensive collection of rare art, documents, books and artifacts amassed by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who share a passion for African-American history.
Their private collection has been displayed throughout the U.S., including in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Approximately 40 pieces will be on display for Epcot guests at any given time on a rotating basis during the exhibit run.
“We always wanted to extend the reach of the Collection to a larger, more international and diverse audience,” explained Bernard Kinsey. “So we are delighted to be collaborating with Disney to share the stories of our remarkable ancestors.”
Overseeing the collection is the Kinseys’ son, Khalil, whose school-age curiosity inspired his parents to build their collection.
The exhibit – themed to hope, belief, courage, imagination and heritage – provides optimistic and empowering stories from American history from voices that are not commonly seen or heard. Art and artifacts pay homage to African-Americans who helped build and transform a nation. Their stories of determination and courage, from the nation’s early days to the present, are at the heart of the exhibit.
To enrich the immersive storytelling experience of the exhibit, Walt Disney Imagineers added interactive displays in which Epcot guests can deepen their knowledge of the American heritage that the Kinsey holdings represent. Epcot guests will be able to use touch screens placed throughout the exhibit to further explore the art, artifacts and history. Guest-activated lanterns will help bring the history to life, with narration provided by Academy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg (“The View”), Diane Sawyer (“ABC World News with Diane Sawyer”), and actors Chandra Wilson & James Pickens, Jr. (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Kerry Washington (“Scandal”), Zendaya Coleman & Roshon Fegan (“Shake It Up”), China Anne McClain (“A.N.T. Farm”), Tyrel Jackson Williams (“Lab Rats”).
“We are thrilled to bring the Kinsey Collection to Epcot guests,” said Jim MacPhee, senior vice president, Walt Disney World Parks. “Epcot is such a rich cultural tapestry that it serves as the perfect showcase for this powerful collection, with its celebration of the human spirit.”
Among highlights of each themed gallery:
HOPE
By age 19, Phillis Wheatley became internationally known as the first African-American ever to publish a book of poetry (1773). She wrote poetry about hope and freedom and is now known as The Mother of African American Literature. (Document on display: Phyllis Wheatley’s first book).
Other Hope Gallery highlights: Samuel Francis Smith, My Country ‘Tis of Thee lyrics (1895); “Untitled,” Hughie Lee Smith (1951); Almanack, Benjamin Banneker (1796)
COURAGE
Harriet Jacobs, an enslaved young black woman often called an “American Anne Frank” stayed seven years in a tiny attic until she could escape to freedom. She later chronicled her story in an autobiography. (Document on display: Harriet Jacobs’ book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, 1862)
Other Courage Gallery highlights: Sea Island Woman, fiber art, Bisa Butler (2006); Loss, sculpture, Michael Chukes (1998);
BELIEF
In 1870, only seven years after Emancipation, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African-American to represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Josiah Walls became the first African-American to represent Florida in the House of Representatives. (Document on display: “Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels Cabinet Card Photograph”)
Other Belief Gallery highlights: Buffalo Soldiers Parade Flag (1889); What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, Abby Fisher (1881); A Negro Explorer at the North Pole, Matthew Henson book (1912) and article.
IMAGINATION
Alain Locke not only became the first African-American Rhodes scholar in 1907, but his book “The New Negro” helped inspire the Harlem Renaissance, a period in American culture that produced artists, musicians, writers and thinkers that showed the world how American greatness comes from all of its citizens. (Document on display: The Negro in Art, by Alain Locke).
Other Imagination Gallery highlights: Harmon Foundation Catalogs (1931-1935); American Beach Negro Ocean Playground, Florida – Steel plaque (1930); “Untitled” (Kadir Nelson, 1992)
HERITAGE
History can be shared through many types of artifacts. Sometimes it’s as simple as a timeworn letter written by Carrie Kinsey (Bernard’s cousin) to President Roosevelt. Or an old sewing machine passed down through generations by Shirley’s grandmother, Susie Plummer Pooler. (Document on display: “Letter to President Roosevelt,” by Carrie Kinsey)
Other Heritage Gallery highlights: Bill of Sale-William Johnson (1832); Schedule of Over 500 Slaves (1820); Sewing Machine (1900), Susie Plummer Pooler
The American Adventure pavilion is in the heart of the World Showcase area of Epcot. “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection” is included in Epcot admission. For more information, visit http://thekinseycollection.com
Categories: Epcot, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: American Adventure, Art, Black History, Disney World, Epcot, Exhibits, Museum, Walt Disney World, WDW
Maurice Sendak Exhibition at Walt Disney Family Museum Beginning May 23
From May 23 through July 7, 2013, The Walt Disney Family Museum, located in San Francisco’s Presidio, will present the special exhibition Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons, featuring 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak’s work, all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his universally revered book, Where the Wild Things Are.
The exhibition includes 50 original works from Where the Wild Things Are in a variety of mediums including sketches, illustrations and works on paper and showcases highlights from Sendak’s career and the diverse art forms in which he was renowned. Many of the works are from private collections and friends of the artist, offering a survey of his range as an artist and author. It is widely known that Sendak decided to become an illustrator at the young age of 12 after watching Disney’s film Fantasia (1940) and amassed a collection of Mickey Mouse and other Disney memorabilia throughout his lifetime.
From children’s literature, animated films, and textbooks to Broadway and opera, Sendak garnered worldwide acclaim for his genius and insight. Among the contributing commentators to the exhibition are playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner, comedian Stephan Colbert, artist Robert Crumb, director Spike Jonze, President Barack Obama, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, actor/director Tom Hanks, and author Lemony Snicket.
For more information about the upcoming exhibit, visit the Walt Disney Family Museum’s site at http://www.waltdisney.org.
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Animation, Art, Maurice Sendak
New Disney Arrivals at Entertainment Earth for December 20, 2012 (10 Items)
New Entertainment Earth arrivals for December 20, 2012
Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Entertainment Earth. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Entertainment Earth in another window.
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Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope and Ralph Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Wreck-It Ralph ! Canvas print features Vanellope and Ralph. Measures 20-inches wide x 16-inches tall! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph film! This Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope and Ralph Canvas Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of Ralph and Vanellope racing away in Vanellope’s racecar. This high-quality giclee from Wreck-It Ralph is printed on canvas and measures 20-inches wide x 16-inches tall. |
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Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope and Ralph Paper Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Wreck-It Ralph ! Paper print features Vanellope and Ralph. Measures 19-inches wide x 13-inches tall! It’s a beautiful paper giclee print from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph film! This Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope and Ralph Paper Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of Ralph and Vanellope racing away in Vanellope’s racecar. This high-quality giclee from Wreck-It Ralph is printed on paper and measures 19-inches wide x 13-inches tall. |
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Star Wars Sandtrooper Paper Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Star Wars ! Another awesome giclee print from Christian Waggoner. Measures 19-inches tall x 13-inches wide! It’s a beautiful paper giclee print from the Star Wars films! This Star Wars Sandtrooper Paper Giclee Print features an image of a Sandtrooper with reflections of his Stormtrooper comrades in one eye, along with reflections of Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and C-3PO in the other eye. This high-quality giclee depicts the iconic scene from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope , in which Obi-Wan Kenobi first displays the powers of the Force to the young and naive Luke Skywalker, as the Jedi Master near effortlessly convinces the Sandtroopers that “these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” Printed on paper, this gorgeous giclee measures 19-inches tall x 13-inches wide. |
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Star Wars Sandtrooper Small Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Star Wars ! Another awesome giclee print from Christian Waggoner. Measures 22 1/2-inches tall x 18-inches wide! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from the Star Wars films! This Star Wars Sandtrooper Small Canvas Giclee Print features an image of a Sandtrooper with reflections of his Stormtrooper comrades in one eye, along with reflections of Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and C-3PO in the other eye. This high-quality giclee depicts the iconic scene from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope , in which Obi-Wan Kenobi first displays the powers of the Force to the young and naive Luke Skywalker, as the Jedi Master near effortlessly convinces the Sandtroopers that “these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” Printed on canvas, this gorgeous giclee measures 22 1/2-inches tall x 18-inches wide. |
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Disney Underground Pop Donald Duck Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Disney! Canvas print features Donald Duck. Measures 16-inches wide x 12-inches tall! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from the wonderful world of Disney! This Disney Underground Pop Donald Duck Canvas Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of Donald Duck with dark blue shading off to the left side of the image and yellow shading to the right. This high-quality giclee from Disney Underground is printed on canvas and measures 16-inches wide x 12-inches tall. |
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Wreck-It Ralph A Hero’s Duty Paper Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Wreck-It Ralph ! Paper print features Vanellope and Ralph. Measures 20-inches wide x 9-inches tall! It’s a beautiful paper giclee print from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph film! This Wreck-It Ralph A Hero’s Duty Paper Giclee Print features a beautifully rendered image of Ralph wearing futuristic first-person shooter video game gear and running away from the danger as fast as possible. This high-quality giclee from Wreck-It Ralph is printed on paper and measures 20-inches wide x 9-inches tall. |
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Disney Underground Pop Mickey Mouse Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Disney! Canvas print features Mickey Mouse. Measures 16-inches wide x 12-inches tall! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from the wonderful world of Disney! This Disney Underground Pop Mickey Mouse Canvas Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of Mickey Mouse with some nice background shading to really complement Mickey’s coloring. This high-quality giclee from Disney Underground is printed on canvas and measures 16-inches tall x 12-inches wide. |
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Disney Underground Pop Goofy Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Disney! Canvas print features Goofy. Measures 16-inches tall x 12-inches wide! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from the wonderful world of Disney! This Disney Underground Pop Goofy Canvas Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of the goofy Goofy with some nice background shading to complement Goofy’s coloring. This high-quality giclee from Disney Underground is printed on canvas and measures 16-inches tall x 12-inches wide. |
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Wreck-It Ralph Sugar Rush Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Wreck-It Ralph ! Canvas print features Vanellope and Ralph. Measures 20-inches wide x 16-inches tall! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph film! This Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope and Ralph Canvas Giclee Print features a beautifully stylized image of Ralph and Vanellope in the Sugar Rush video game, racing away from King Candy in Vanellope’s racecar. This high-quality giclee from Wreck-It Ralph is printed on canvas and measures 20-inches wide x 16-inches tall. |
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Star Wars Sandtrooper Large Canvas Giclee Print Beautiful artwork from Star Wars ! Another awesome giclee print from Christian Waggoner. Measures 30-inches tall x 24-inches wide! It’s a beautiful canvas giclee print from the Star Wars films! This Star Wars Sandtrooper Large Canvas Giclee Print features an image of a Sandtrooper with reflections of his Stormtrooper comrades in one eye, along with reflections of Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and C-3PO in the other eye. This high-quality giclee depicts the iconic scene from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope , in which Obi-Wan Kenobi first displays the powers of the Force to the young and naive Luke Skywalker, as the Jedi Master near effortlessly convinces the Sandtroopers that “these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” Printed on canvas, this gorgeous giclee measures 30-inches tall x 24-inches wide. |
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Art, Collectibles, Merchandise, Star Wars, Toys, Wreck-it Ralph, Wreckit Ralph, Wreckitralph
Epcot 30th Anniversary Art and Vinylmation by Noah
Along with previewing his newest art and exclusive limited edition Vinylmation figures for the Disney Cruise Line cruise departing this weekend, Disney artist Noah has previewed art created for Epcot’s 30th anniversary which takes place October 1, 2012. Titled ‘The 21st Century Begins,’ the artwork will be available in multiple formats as well as a limited edition Vinylmation (10 each of 9″ and 3″ figures) which will be revealed later this week.
Noah’s art will be available at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at the Festival Center (the former Wonders of Life Pavilion) in Future World. Noah also serves as this year’s festival artist and posters and other materials featuring the artwork he created for the festival will also be available.
Noah will be on both the Disney Cruise sailing for the release as well as at Walt Disney World during Epcot’s 30th Anniversary and the Food & Wine Festival Inaugural weekend. Visit the release info page to see his full appearance schedule.
Categories: Epcot, Merchandise, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Art, Disney World, Epcot, Noah, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World, WDW
Glen Keane, Other Disney Artists Show at GRworks ‘First 10+’ Exhibition This Weekend
Glen Keane and other Disney artists will be joining their contemporaries in participating in the GRworks ‘First 10+’ art show taking place this weekend at the Robert Reynolds Gallery in Los Angeles, California. Featuring original art (some of which can be sampled on the official website), the exhibition kicks off this evening with its opening reception from 6 pm – 10 pm. The exhibit will open on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 from 11 am – 7 pm.
Original artwork and prints will be available for purchase (we are told Glen Keane’s work will be among that available) and a portion of proceeds go to support local art projects.
Also on Saturday, Disney animators Bruce Smith and Patrick Osborne will be offering a free workshop for children ages 8 – 18 at the gallery, from 1 – 4 pm. RSVPs are requested to [email protected]
For more information on the artists and the exhibit, visit grworks.com.
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Animation, Art, Events, Exhibitions, Gallery, Glen Keane, Los Angeles
‘Tailor Made’ Ink and Paint Cel Release on June 23 at Walt Disney World
On Saturday, June 23, join Disney Ink and Paint Artists: Erin Magill, Theodora M. DeLaney, David Rippberger, Lynn Rippberger and Sharon K. Vincent as they celebrate the premiere of the Tailor Made entry into the Ink and Paint Cel series. In the cel, Donald Duck directs the cast of Mickey and Minnie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as they recreate a scene from the 1938 animated short, Walt Disney’s Brave Little Tailor.
The cel is hand-painted with edition size of 1,000 pieces. As an extra bonus, the first 750 framed pieces sold will be accompanied by a matching limited edition pin created for the release.
The event will take place at the Studios Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm on June 23, 2012.
For those unable to attend the event, you may contact Walt Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600 to pre-order your cel. Artist signatures will only be available for orders placed before or on Friday, June 22 by 3:00 pm ET.
Prices are as follows:
| Unframed Cel | $125 |
| Black Frame and Cel | $215 |
| Black Frame with Pin and Cel | $240 |
| Black Frame with Pin, Postcard and Cel | $265 |
| Gold Frame and Cel | $290 |
Categories: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Merchandise, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Art, Collectibles, Events, Ink and Paint, Merchandise
Mondo to Release ‘Toy Story’ by Tom Whalen on May 10
Following up Monsters, Inc. with their Disney/Pixar line, Mondo will release Toy Story by Tom Whalen at a random time on Thursday, May 10.
The 24″x36″ screen print will retail for $50 and will be limited a print run of just 540 pieces, although it is unclear if all will be made available online as they allude to a film screening being held later in the month.
It will go on sale tomorrow, May 10, at MondoTees.com at a random time. Those interested in purchasing the poster are advised to follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the on-sale announcement as the Mondo prints have been known to sell out completely in seconds.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Art, Collectibles, Merchandise, Mondo, Tom Whalen, Toy Story, TS
Mondo to Release ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Mayor by Graham Erwin on April 25
On April 25, Mondo will release Graham Erwin’s print of the Mayor from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The 12″x36″ screen print will retail for $50 and will be limited a print run of just 325 pieces.
It will go on sale tomorrow, April 25, at MondoTees.com at a random time. Those interested in purchasing the poster are advised to follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the on-sale announcement as the Mondo prints have been known to sell out completely in seconds.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Art, Collectibles, Merchandise, Mondo, NBC, Nightmare Before Christmas
‘Muppet Theatre’ Silkscreen by James Carroll to be Released by Acme Archives Next Week
Very few details have been released, but Acme Archives Limited has announced it will be releasing this silkscreen titled ‘Muppet Theatre’ by James Carroll at some point next week.
In addition to the original which features dozens of Muppets, Acme Archives has also announced a Red Carpet and Neon Light variant.
More information as it becomes available will probably be announced on Acme’s Facebook page as well as the Muppets category on their website.
UPDATE: Acme Archives says the print will be released on Tuesday, April 24 on Dark Ink.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Art, Collectibles, Merchandise, Muppets
Thomas Kinkade’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Joins ‘Disney Dreams’ Collection
Thomas Kinkade has debuted his newest entry into his ‘Disney Dreams’ collection, The Little Mermaid. The painting features Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Scuttle, King Triton, Ariel’s sisters, Sebastian, Ursula, Flotsam and Jetsam and many more, including hidden appearances by characters featured in previous entries in the series as well as several hidden Mickeys.
The painting marks the 9th (of potentially 12) entry into Kinkade’s ‘Disney Dreams’ series which includes previous releases Snow White Discovers the Cottage, Pinocchio Wishes Upon A Star, Tinker Bell and Peter Pan Fly to Neverland, Cinderella Wishes Upon A Dream, Bambi’s First Year, Beauty and the Beast Falling in Love, The Lion King and Sleeping Beauty.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Ariel, Art, Collectibles, Merchandise, The Little Mermaid, Thomas Kinkade, TLM
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