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ASIFA-Hollywood Open Events for Members and Non-Members Mary Blair's World of Color: A Centennial Tribute
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
The lasting influence of Disney artist Mary Blair will be celebrated through an examination of her concept artwork for "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan" in the 1950s during "Mary Blair's World of Color: A Centennial Tribute," the latest installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Marc Davis Celebration of Animation, on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Several of today's top animation talents will discuss Blair's work as an artist and stylist and will also demonstrate how her work has influenced their own. The panel will be moderated by animation critic and film historian Charles Solomon.
Panelists vening include: Pete Docter, Mike Giaimo, Eric Goldberg, Susan Goldberg and Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi.
Following the program, attendees will be able to view a selection of original works by Blair.
Tickets for "Mary Blair's World of Color: A Centennial Tribute" will go on sale Monday, October 3. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. They may be purchased online atwww.oscars.org, by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the program when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.
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