Comic-Con at the Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village
As San Diego Comic-Con transforms downtown San Diego into a global celebration of pop culture, animation, and storytelling, the Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village invites collectors and fans to experience Comic-Con week through the lens of fine art and animation history.
Running Thursday through Sunday, the gallery will present a full lineup of special events, artist appearances, exclusive releases, and evening presentations featuring acclaimed animation and fine artists. Located just steps from the convention excitement, this exclusive gallery experience offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with artists, discover new original works, and celebrate the enduring legacy of animation art.
New original artwork and special releases will debut throughout the week, including works created exclusively for Comic-Con 2026.
EVENT LINEUP
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Steve Barton Special Guest Appearance | Evening Presentation Time TBD
Celebrated Disney artist and internationally recognized seascape painter Steve Barton appears for a special Comic-Con guest presentation, debuting his first-ever original Looney Tunes artwork collection. Collectors and fans will have the opportunity to experience new originals and meet the artist during this highly anticipated appearance.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Stephen Reis Animation Presentation | Evening Presentation Time TBD
Acclaimed animator Stephen Reis, known for his work on The Simpsons, joins the gallery for a special evening presentation focused on animation storytelling, character performance, and his creative journey in the animation industry. Featured artwork and presentation moments will be showcased throughout the evening.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Ben Olson Collector Event & Presentation | Evening Presentation Time TBD
Licensed Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera fine artist, licensed Disney fine artist, and animation director Ben Olson appears for a special collector event during Comic-Con weekend. Guests will experience featured artwork, special releases, and a presentation celebrating the worlds of animation, pop culture, and fine art.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Comic-Con Finale Showcase | Final Day Celebration
Join the gallery for the closing day of Comic-Con week, featuring final opportunities to view featured collections, discover exclusive releases, and celebrate a week dedicated to animation art and fandom in the heart of Seaport Village.
Event Location
Chuck Jones Gallery
809 W Harbor Dr E4-B
Lighthouse District, Seaport Village
San Diego, CA 92101
Gallery programming runs Thursday through Sunday with daily Comic-Con art events and special evening presentations.
Hope to see you there!