Storyboard Artist and Revisionist Molly Kawamoto reflects on figuring out the stories she wants to tell, expanding her creative horizons, and the Guild's passion for members' well-being. Read more at keyframemagazine.org/2026/05/07/molly-kawamoto. (Link also in bio) @mollykawamotoart
Meet your Warner Bros. Animation/Cartoon Network Shop Steward! Background Artist Meghan Boehman reflects on how her love of storytelling led her to #animation, the connection between collaboration and creativity, and her goal as a Shop Steward to strengthen worker bonds. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-meghan-boehman. (Link also in bio) @meghanboehman
As May Day commemorates the history of labor movements and the struggle for workers’ rights around the globe, we honor those who paved the way and those who continue to fight for fair wages and conditions for all workers. (Thanks to Alex Untoria for the graphic!) #MayDay2026 #InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay #WorkersRights
Netflix Feature Production workers are standing strong ahead of their May 4th negotiations! In a powerful show of solidarity, artists came together to support their colleagues as they prepare to bargain their first contract. Thanks to Disney Feature's Ashley Lam for the awesome stickers! ✊ #TAGTuesday #ProductionStrong
We're excited to introduce TAG's newest Field Representative, Megan Esber. Megan comes to TAG with extensive experience in entertainment labor organizing, and she hopes to help members use the Guild as a daily source of power. Read more about Megan at animationguild.org/meet-your-field-rep-megan-esber. (Link also in bio)
Thanks to the dedicated work of TAG's Animation Incentive Task Force, the new California tax incentive recipients include three animated feature films—a first for animation! Read more at animationguild.org/historic-tax-incentives-for-animation-continue. (Link also in bio)
Animator Matt Westfall reflects on the value of keeping in touch with co-workers during down times, his desire to use animation to bring joy, and how the Guild provides a sense of belonging. Read more at keyframemagazine.org/2026/04/17/matt-westfall (Link also in bio) @mwestfalltoons
Live Uninstructed Figure Drawing hosted by the TAG Foundation Skills Studio!
Join us for an open in person studio session with a live model—no instruction, just focused practice. Perfect for artists at any level looking to sharpen observation, gesture, and anatomy skills.
Bring your own materials & draw at your own pace in a relaxed, creative space.
🎟️ Grab your spot: /en-US/ticketing/live-uninstructed-figure-drawing-tag-foundation-skills-studio
#FigureDrawing #LifeDrawing #Artists #CreativePractice
Animation Guild Vice President and Art Director Roger Oda reflects on his amazement at still getting to draw for a living, his belief in the importance of connections, and why he feels the Union needs a visible presence at the studios. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-roger-oda. (Link also in bio.) @rogerodaart
Storyboard Artist Jackie Files reflects on sustaining a sense of self-worth, her support for healthy production schedules, and the feeling of community provided by the Guild. Read more at keyframemagazine.org/2026/04/05/jackie-files. (Link also in bio.) @jackiefiles
