"Creature From Another Planet" hand-painted cel art edition of 60, 10.5" x 25"
Chuck Jones' iconic 1953 film, "Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century" pits the intrepid Daffy Duck and his sidekick Porky Pig (Space Cadet) against a Martian named Marvin in a spoof of the very popular space opera films and radio/television serials of the period. Maurice Noble designed the amazing background layouts for the short film (Planet X!)
The Center for Creativity was founded by famed animation
director, Chuck Jones, in 1999 as The Chuck Jones Foundation.After Chuck’s death in 2002, the Board of Trustees
changed the name to ChuckJonesCenter
for Creativity and expanded the mission to focus on inspiring the joy of creativity
in people of all ages, especially children, through Chuck’s unique perspective
and vast body of work.
The heart of the Center for Creativity lies in the series of
experiential programs offered to the public:
·Classes in creativity through art for young
people
·Classes in creativity for adults (in
development)
·Lively presentations on Chuck Jones’ life and
work by members of his family
·Exhibitions of rarely seen original art from the
Center’s permanent collection
·Research access to the collection for selected
scholars and authors
Initiate
conversations with passers-by, inviting them into the Center for
Creativity to see the exhibitions.
Ask
visitors to sign the guest book and provide contact information.
Talk
about the Center’s community programs and hand out fliers.
Talk
about creativity, imagination, and art!
Your benefits:
Draw
inspiration from the genius and works of famed four-time Oscar® winner,
Warner Bros. animation director Chuck Jones.
Build
your resume.
Bring
your sketchpad and draw on the job!
Receive
invitations to exhibition openings and other special events hosted by the
Center.
Location:
ChuckJonesCenter
for Creativity, 131 W. Chapman
Ave., Orange, CA92866
Hours:
Negotiable—Part-time hours available between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Your qualifications:
A
gregarious, outgoing person who loves to engage people in conversation
about creativity.
Ability
to draw, plus a background in art or education, is a plus!
Bilingual
in Spanish and English is also a plus!
Requirements:
Ability
to commit to a regular schedule.
References
from at least three people.
To
protect the children who participate in our programs, we ask that
applicants for this volunteer position cover the cost of a criminal
background check and fingerprinting.
Volunteer position:Teaching
Artist
Opportunity to explore
and celebrate individual creativity in people of all ages through the unique
perspective of Academy Award®-winning director and animator, Chuck Jones.
Locations:
ChuckJonesCenter
for Creativity, 131 W. Chapman
Ave., Orange, CA92866
Possible on-site programs at area schools (in development)
Hours per week:5-10 to start (varies with seasonal class
schedule).
What you get to do:
Share
the artistic disciplines and techniques that give you the most joy in a
classroom setting.
Provide
a safe, inclusive environment where mistakes lead to new understanding,
trying new techniques is encouraged, and every student experiences his or
her creative potential.
Base
class activities on the work and creative philosophy of Chuck Jones.
Your benefits:
Draw
inspiration from the genius and works of famed four-time Oscar® winner,
Warner Bros. animation director Chuck Jones.
Develop
your own creative potential.
Build
your resume.
Receive
invitations to exhibition openings and other special events hosted by the
Center.
Your qualifications:
Classroom
experience as an art teacher.
Artistic
talent, especially the ability to draw.
History
of working respectfully with people of all ages, especially children and
teenagers, and from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong
desire to support the Center’s mission and serve the community.
Willingness
to commit to regular volunteer hours and a schedule.
Cheerful,
calm attitude.(No chirpiness,
though.We have our limits.)
Ability
to think on one’s feet, be flexible, and switch focus at very short
notice.
Comfort
with the informal, dynamic atmosphere of a small nonprofit group.
Sense
of humor.
Familiarity
with and affection and respect for Chuck Jones’ work.
Fluency
in both English and Spanish is a plus.
References
from at least three people.
To
protect the children who participate in our programs, we ask that
applicants
for this volunteer position cover the cost of a criminal background
check
and fingerprinting.
Volunteer position:Creativity
Aide
Opportunity to work
with teaching artists who explore and celebrate individual creativity in people
of all ages through the unique perspective of Academy Award®-winning director
and animator, Chuck Jones.
Locations:
ChuckJonesCenter
for Creativity, 131 W. Chapman
Ave., Orange, CA92866
Possible on-site programs at area schools (in development)
Hours per week:5-10 to start (varies with seasonal class
schedule).
What you get to do:
Assist teaching artists with weekly
classes in creativity through art:
Set
up and clean up room.
Assist
with materials.
Work
with students, as directed by teaching artist.
Make
sure that children leave class only with authorized adults/family.
Keep
attendance sheet.
Act
as the other responsible adult.
Note
and write down “success stories” and other positive comments relayed by
parents, young artists, and other family members.
Take photographs and shoot videos during
art classes at the Center (videotaping not required, but is a definite
plus).
Your benefits:
Draw
inspiration from the genius and works of famed four-time Oscar® winner,
Warner Bros. animation director Chuck Jones.
Develop
your own creative potential.
Build
your resume.
Receive
invitations to exhibition openings and other special events hosted by the
Center.
Your qualifications:
History
of working respectfully with people of all ages, especially children and
teenagers, and from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong
desire to support the Center’s mission and serve the community.
Willingness
to commit to regular volunteer hours and a schedule.
Cheerful,
calm attitude.(No chirpiness,
though.We have our limits.)
Ability
to think on one’s feet, be flexible, and switch focus at very short
notice.
Comfort
with the informal, dynamic atmosphere of a small nonprofit group.
Sense
of humor.
Familiarity
with and affection and respect for Chuck Jones’ work.
Classroom
experience as a teacher, assistant, or volunteer is a plus.
Artistic
talent, especially the ability to draw, is a plus.
Fluency
in both English and Spanish is another plus.
To
protect the children who participate in our programs, we ask that
applicants for this volunteer position cover the cost of a criminal
background check and fingerprinting.
References
from at least three people.
Volunteer position:Program
and Fundraising Assistant
Opportunity to join a team of imaginative people with a
nonprofit organization devoted to exploring and celebrating individual
creativity through the unique perspective of Academy Award-winning director and
animator, Chuck Jones.
Location:
ChuckJonesCenter
for Creativity, Administrative Office, 3065 Edinger Ave., Tustin,
CA92780
Hours per week:10-15 to start—will increase as programs and
fundraising expand.
Your responsibilities:
Assist
staff with class administration and marketing:
Update
and send schedules and registration forms via e-mail.
Confirm
registrations by e-mail.
Maintain
registration and contact rosters.
Help
answer questions via telephone and e-mail.
Write
down “success stories” and other positive comments when talking to
parents of students.
Coordinate
with teaching artists and Center staff.
Distribute
questionnaires and track responses.
Order
art supplies.
Assist
with special events (art exhibitions, presentations, fundraisers, etc.):
Bring
brochures, fliers, DVDs, books, nametags, art, and other materials.
Help
with setup and cleanup.
Greet
guests.
Keep
guest book.
Offer
refreshments.
Prepare
thank-you letters to donors for signature.
Enter donor
information into GiftWorks donor database.
Drop
off mail at Post Office.
Other responsibilities as they come up; cheerful flexibility
is essential!
Your benefits:
Build
your resume with valuable transferable skills that will be useful to any
organization.
Draw
inspiration from the genius and works of famed four-time Oscar® winner,
Warner Bros. animation director Chuck Jones.
Develop
your own creative potential.
Receive
invitations to exhibition openings and other special events hosted by the
Center.
Qualifications:
History
of working respectfully with people of all ages and from a variety of ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong
desire to support the Center’s mission and serve the community.
Willingness
to commit to regular volunteer hours and a schedule.
Cheerful,
calm attitude.(No chirpiness,
though.We have our limits.)
Ability
to think on one’s feet, be flexible, and switch focus at very short
notice.
Comfort
with the informal, dynamic atmosphere of a small nonprofit group.
Sense
of humor.
Familiarity
with and affection and respect for Chuck Jones’ work.
Basic
computer literacy:Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,
Excel.
Fluency
in both English and Spanish is a plus.
References
from at least three people.
To
protect the children who participate in our programs, we ask that
applicants for this volunteer position cover the cost of a criminal
background check and fingerprinting.
"No Barking" bow-wowed in theaters on February 27, 1954. It was the final installment in the Frisky Puppy series and considered by Jerry Beck and Will Friedwald to be one of Chuck Jones' mini-masterpieces. The entire cartoon was animated by the phenomenally talented animator Ken Harris. It was the only Jones cartoon where the Clampett/Freleng character, Tweety Bird, made an appearance (albeit a cameo.)
This image is a 12 field hand-painted cel art edition (Director's Cut) that captures the moment Tweety Bird first appears and utters his trademark line, "I tawt I taw a puddy tat."
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, an original production background from the 1951 Chuck Jones directed short animated cartoon, "The Wearing of the Grin" starring Porky Pig. (Ironically, the film was released in theaters on July 14th of that year, Bastille Day.)
On March 1, Pamela Marsden (the Center for Creativity's Program Director) and Cheryl Posner (Executive Director) visited Arica Dowd's first-grade class at Orange County Educational Arts Academy in Santa Ana to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.
After telling the pajama-clad students about Chuck Jones' friendship with Dr. Seuss--and how that friendship led to the creation of the 1966 animated holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 children's book--Pam read the book out loud, much to everyone's enjoyment. And then, we all watched the cartoon together.
Dr. Seuss characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of the 1984 Ted Geisel Trust and Turner Entertainment Inc. copyright 2010. Please don't steal this image. No animation directors or storytellers were harmed to create this blog entry.
"It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!" That is the tag line used in advertising "The Phantom Tollbooth" a 1970 feature length film directed and produced by Chuck Jones. (It was his only feature length film.) A combination of live action (Chuck makes a cameo appearance in the beginning live action sequence) and animation, "The Phantom Tollbooth" is about a young boy, Milo, who is bored with his life when suddenly a magic tollbooth appears in his room & propels him into a marvelous quest to save the Princesses Rhyme and Reason. This is the second adaptation of a book by Norton Juster that Chuck Jones made into a film, the first being his Academy Award-winning "The Dot and The Line" of 1966.
The artwork (mixed media on board, approx. 4" x 8") pictured is a pre-production concept work by Phyllis Graham, the wife of the revered teacher and artist, Don Graham, from whom Chuck Jones took many a life-drawing class in the 1940s and 1950s. It has been selected by the curator of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences gallery to be a part of an upcoming exhibition of the art of Chuck Jones opening May 14, 2010 in their Beverly Hills facility.
"Tunnel Vision" a hand-painted cel art edition of 250 by Chuck Jones.
“I see nothing in the Coyote that I can’t find in almost any
human being.Most of us share his desire
for something small and special, be it diamonds, doughnuts, or Road
Runner.Wile E. Coyote devotes enormous
ingenuity and energy to chasing the Road Runner.People wonder what good it would do him to
catch the Road Runner, as there’s obviously very little food on that scrawny
frame.A rabbit would seem to be more
nutritious prey, but Wile E. considers roadrunner to be a luxury item on the
coyote’s food chain.There are
delicacies as yet unknown to the human palate, and one of them is this
apparently succulent avian." --Chuck Jones
"Soundstage" a 16 field (13.5" x 33") pan cel art edition of 750
Chuck Jones on Pepé le Pew: "If you can't do it yourself, animate somebody who can--Pepé le Pew, for example. Pepé's sexual confidence is absolute. he sees rejection as no more than a temporary setback, and every pursuit as an interesting variation on the road to inevitable success. (For myself, as an eighteen-year-old I took every expression from every girl as a rejection. If I couldn't find a rejection I liked, I would invent one.)
"Pepé is the individual I always wanted to be, so sure of his appeal to women that it never occurs to him that his attentions might be unwelcome, or even offensive. I tried to make Pepé's confidence a part of my own personality, hoping to share in his sexual success. On the screen it worked."
"I shoulda taken a left turn at Albuquerque," laments Bugs Bunny as he finds his bearings on the way to the Carrot Festival in the Coachella Valley. Perhaps one of the most iconic sentences ever written for the screen, this line sets up the action to come for the Chuck Jones directed 1953 crowd-pleaser "Bully for Bugs." Chuck Jones remarked that they wouldn't have made a film about bull-fighting if Eddie Selzer, the producer, hadn't stuck his head into Chuck's office during a meeting and said, "No cartoons about bull-fighting." If Selzer thought a bull-fighting cartoon wouldn't be funny, they had no choice but to make one. ("Left at Albuquerque" hand-painted cel art edition of 250, available at your Chuck Jones Gallery, click through on the image for more details.)