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Animation World Network (AWN) is reporting the very exciting Nickelodeon News in the following article that Nickelodeon Studios has teamed up with the Fullerton Art Department at California State University to mount an special exhibition of artwork and video celebrating Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) "Sanjay and Craig"!
Running from Saturday 12th April to Friday 20th June 2014, the opening reception for the exhibit will be held at CSU Fullerton's Pollak Library in the Atrium Gallery on Saturday 12th April 2014, from 5-7 p.m. Students and faculty of the CSU Fullerton Entertainment Art/Animation & Illustration programs will gather to celebrate the creative and voice talent for the hit Nickelodeon Animation Studio series "Sanjay and Craig".
Curated by renowned art historians Sanjay and Craig, the exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on art created for, and inspired by, the Nickelodeon television series "Sanjay and Craig". The exhibition traces the series from its punk-infused creation in San Francisco -- where the dude-snake duo was first drawn and Craig uttered the immortal words, "Dude, what's up?" -- to its present state as an artist-inspired, storyboard-driven show that chronicles the absurd wonders of being a kid. The collection explores profound themes of best friendship, bodily functions, B-grade celebrity worship, and the basic human need for chicken wings.
For this retrospective, Sanjay and Craig have brought together a comprehensive collection of production art that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of television animation. The series art includes original character sketches, layouts, backgrounds, title cards, storyboards and animatic video. In addition, the curators have commissioned original art for the exhibition, from paintings, sculpture, and a one-of-a-kind collection of Fart Jars.
For more information about Nickelodeon and CSU Fullerton Art Department's "Sanjay and Craig" exhibition, please visit
www.library.fullerton.edu.
The address of California State University Fullerton is 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, United States.
From
AWN:
Nickelodeon, CSU Fullerton to Celebrate the Art of ‘Sanjay & Craig’
Nickelodeon Studios teams up with the CSU Fullerton Art Department to mount an exhibition of artwork and video celebrating the hit animated series, Sanjay and Craig.
Nickelodeon Studios has teamed up with the CSU Fullerton Art Department to mount an exhibition of artwork and video celebrating the
Sanjay and Craig show.
Running from April 12 – June 20, the opening reception for the exhibit will be held at CSU Fullerton’s Pollak Library in the Atrium Gallery on Saturday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m. Students and faculty of the CSU Fullerton Entertainment Art/Animation & Illustration programs will gather to celebrate the creative and voice talent for the hit Nickelodeon Studios program
Sanjay and Craig.
Curated by renowned art historians Sanjay and Craig, the exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on art created for, and inspired by, the Nickelodeon television series
Sanjay and Craig. The exhibition traces the series from its punk-infused creation in San Francisco -- where the dude-snake duo was first drawn and Craig uttered the immortal words, “Dude, what’s up?” -- to its present state as an artist-inspired, storyboard-driven show that chronicles the absurd wonders of being a kid. The collection explores profound themes of best friendship, bodily functions, B-grade celebrity worship, and the basic human need for chicken wings.
For this retrospective, Sanjay and Craig have brought together a comprehensive collection of production art that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of television animation. The series art includes original character sketches, layouts, backgrounds, title cards, storyboards and animatic video. In addition, the curators have commissioned original art for the exhibition, from paintings, sculpture, and a one-of-a-kind collection of Fart Jars.
For more information, visit
www.library.fullerton.edu.
Source: CSU Fullerton Art Department
Tags: Nickelodeon, Sanjay and Craig, CSU Fullerton
UPDATE (4/9) - Below is Nickelodeon's original press release announcing the news, from NickPress.com:
Butt What Is Art? A Sanjay and Craig Fine Art Retrospective
NICKELODEON AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON, PRESENT AN EXHIBITION INSPIRED BY HIT SERIES SANJAY AND CRAIG, APRIL 14 – JUNE 20
Experience the Journey of a Boy and His Best Friend Snake Through A Collection of Original Production Art
BURBANK, Calif.–April 8, 2014–Nickelodeon and California State University, Fullerton's Atrium Gallery presents "Butt What Is Art? A Sanjay and Craig Fine Art Retrospective," a rich comprehensive collection of production art that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of television animation.
Curated by renowned art historians Sanjay and Craig, the exhibit is the first to focus exclusively on art created for, and inspired by, Nickelodeon's hit animated series
Sanjay and Craig. Opening VIP Reception is Saturday, April 12, from 1:30pm-2:30pm. The dates for this exhibition are April 14 through June 20.
"This unique and whimsical exhibit captures the show's themes of humor, friendship and adventure across various creative mediums," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. "California State University, Fullerton, has a respected Art Department, and in turn, has done an excellent job curating production assets that breathe life into
Sanjay and Craig."
"We are honored to partner with Nickelodeon in mounting and presenting this exuberant celebration of the art and craft of television animation, as well as on a wide range of special projects, workshops, critiques and other invaluable opportunities for our animation and illustration students," said Jade Jewitt, Chair, Art Department.
The showcase traces the birth of
Sanjay and Craig from its punk-inspired creation in San Francisco – where the dude-snake duo was first drawn – to its present state as an artist-inspired, storyboard-driven show with creators at the heart. The collection is punctuated by original character sketches, layouts, backgrounds, title cards, storyboards and animatic video. In addition, the
curators have commissioned original art for the exhibition, including drawings, sculptures, and a one-of-a-kind collection of Fart Jars.
A Creators Talk and Q&A will follow the VIP reception with
Sanjay and Craig creators and co-executive producers Jim Dirschberger and Jay Howell. Dirschberger and Howell will present a visual journey through their careers that will highlight their various creative influences and partnership, and the collaborations that led to the show's inception at Nickelodeon. A screening of a
Sanjay and Craig episode will conclude the session. Doors open to the public 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Sanjay and Craig is created by Dirschberger, Howell and Andreas Trolf. Dirschberger and Howell are also co-executive producers, and award-winning team Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb serve as executive producers. The series features the voice talents of Maulik Pancholy and Chris Hardwick in the lead roles with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini (
Mad Men,
Freaks and Geeks) as Megan; Matt Jones (
Breaking Bad) as Hector; Tony Hale (
Veep,
Arrested Development) as Mr. Noodman; Grey DeLisle (
The Fairly OddParents) as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit
http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
About California State University, Fullerton
Entertainment industry regard for the artists who make up Cal State Fullerton's entertainment art/animation and illustration faculty has helped many Titan alumni successfully bridge the classroom to careers in the visual arts, animation and entertainment fields. Every semester, CSUF partners with leading studios to advance students' mastery of skills and problem-solving in a real-world context. Throughout the entertainment world, CSUF animation and illustration students are making the most of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in television and film animation, video game art, advertising and design.
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For additional information regarding the exhibit, media RSVP for the VIP reception and the
Creators Talk, please reach out to the following media contacts:
Jean Yoo
Nickelodeon/LA
(310) 752-8824
Jean.Yoo@nick.com
Chris Bugbee
California State University, Fullerton
(657) 278-8487
Cbugbee@exchange.fullerton.edu
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