Belton Museum Exhibit to Honor 100 Years of Animation

Observer Reports

The Belton Area Museum Association’s new exhibit is a pretty Mickey Mouse production.

In honor of the 100th anniversaries of Disney and Warner Brothers studios, BAMA is hosting a new exhibit celebrating the animated cartoon characters that have made history.

The exhibit opens Sunday, with a family friendly kick-off event from 3 –5 p.m., with will include cartoon-styled snacks, costumed characters, and interactive activities.

The new show will feature animation character cels from classic cartoons, merchandise tie-ins over the years –including costumes, animated film stations, and memorabilia - to celebrate characters that have become part of the American landscape. From Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Raya to Porky Pig to Teen Titans, the exhibit will explore the shorts and films that have offered laughter and sometimes social commentary over the past 100 years.

For more information contact Museum Director Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400 or beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net.