In Conversation with Cartoon Saloon

Go behind the scenes with Cartoon Saloon's co-founders for a discussion that will explore the making of three of the studio's most beloved and distinctive works. Through a selection of films across Cartoon Saloon's history, the founders will share the creative decisions, artistic processes and challenges behind the scenes - from the earliest ideas and visual development through to the finished work. The panel will conclude with a Q & A, followed by a special book signing of the Cartoon Saloon 25th Anniversary Artbook, celebrating the artistry and creative journey behind the Studio's work.

EVENT DETAILS

Select art work will be on display the day of the event October 20, 2026

Event location: 210 East Main St. Alhambra CA, 91801.

Panel / Signing: October 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Admission: $15 includes free enamel pin (tickets on sale starting October 1, 1:00 PM PT), all ages welcome

PANEL &SIGNING

• 5:00 PM PT - Check in and purchasing starts
• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Panel
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Signing
• $15 admission
• Only 130 attendees will be admitted
• *Standby line available until capacity is reached
• Seat position is first come first serve
• Limit 2 E-Tickets per person
• E-Tickets available starting October 1 at 1:00 PM PT.
• E-Tickets are transferable only by email notification to help@gallerynucleus.com, no later than 3 days prior to the event
• All sales are final. No refunds
• Limit 2 signing items per person
• No Shikishi boards, sketchbooks, or blank papers
• $10 signing fee per item (*Signing fee does not apply to event exclusive items purchased from Nucleus)
• All items, including signing fee must be purchased prior to queuing in the signing line

PANELISTS

• Tomm Moore: Director, animator, illustrator, comics artist
• Nora Twomey: Director, animator, screenwriter, producer, voice director
• Paul Young: Director, producer, CEO

EVENT MERCHANDISE

• 25 anniversary art book
• More TBA

ABOUT CARTOON SALOON

Cartoon Saloon is an acclaimed, independent Irish animation studio based in Kilkenny, Ireland, best known for its visually breathtaking, hand-drawn 2D animation style and rich, folklore-driven storytelling. Founded in 1999 by Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, and Paul Young, the studio has risen from a small group of college friends to an international powerhouse. Often compared to Japan’s Studio Ghibli, Cartoon Saloon has earned multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.