Exhibition Preview “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” for Members at the Upper Levels

Members at the Upper Levels (Contributor, Affiliate, Supporting, Patron, and Benefactor) are invited to a preview for an international traveling exhibition. “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” explores the early inspirations behind Disney Studios’ creations—featuring works of 18th-century European decorative art and design, many of which are drawn from The Huntington’s significant collection. These objects will be featured alongside hand-drawn production artworks and works on paper from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, Walt Disney Imagineering Collection, and The Walt Disney Family Museum.

The Huntington Store will be open at 9 a.m. on December 14-16, featuring the exhibition catalog for “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts”.