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WonderGround Art Gallery to Expand in Marketplace Co-Op This March, The Sign Shop Being Added

WDWNT on February 26, 2015

Last summer, the Marketplace Co-Op opened at Downtown Disney Marketplace in Florida. This flexible space location serves as a testing ground for new retail shop concepts, products and guest experiences. Shortly after it opened in June 2014, a small fixture was added that featured products from the WonderGround Gallery at Downtown Disney District in California. The WonderGround Gallerysectio of the store will be expanding beginning in early March 2015, into the space that formerly belonged to Beautifully Disney.

To celebrate this newest addition, you’re invited to attend a grand opening event on March 6-7. A few artists will be making appearances both days including Jasmine Beckett Griffith, Robert Jimenez and Jerrod Maruyama.

Moving into WonderGround Gallery’s former space is The Sign Shop, which will carry an assortment of Disney Parks-inspired signs similar to ones offered at Disney Centerpiece and at select Art of Disney locations. Some new items will be released including a Hollywood Tower Hotel sign by Disney Design Group Artist Richard Terpstra, a mermaid image by Tony Harris, and some unique photography pieces by Michael Lewis Glover (he will also be attending the grand opening weekend).

Make it to the Grand Opening event on March 6-7 if you can!

He was totally into Disney before you…

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Looks like Disney is going hipster. Here’s a pic of Hipster Mickey that will be part of a Hipster Cocktail Party on July 18th at Wonderground Gallery in Disneyland. Find out more here.

What do you think of this look?

Will it come to Vinylmation too?

Wonderground Gallery: Good, Evil and Vinyl

WDWNT on December 21, 2012

The Wonderground Gallery in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim will host a new theme of artwork for purchase beginning December 15. Select artist who offer up canvas and prints have also designed some Vinylmation for the launch. We have not seen the pictures of the Vinylmation yet, but here is a blurb from Disney about the Good vs Evil line:

“The battle between good and evil has never been stronger. So the questions become … Who will rise to the challenge? Who will prevail? Only a peek inside WonderGround Gallery will reveal the ever-lasting rivalries of our fairytale world. Join us on December 15 for the launch of the “Good vs. Evil” exhibit, as we unveil interpretations of frightful and delightful characters by various artists. Items being released on Saturday, Dec. 15 will include original and limited edition artwork, deluxe prints and Custom Vinylmation among other items. Please note: Wristbands guidelines will apply. WonderGround Gallery will open at 8am on December 15. Wristband guidelines apply.”

Artist Signings:
9:00 am to 11:00 am – J. Scott Campbell*, Miss Mindy*, Nei, Noah*, Mike Stilkey, Sean Chao and Kristin Tercek*
1:00 pm to 3:00pm – Stephanie Buscema, Martin Hsu*, Jacki Huang, Jerrod Maruyama, Ming Ong* and Michelle Romo
*Denotes artist will have a Custom Vinylmation piece.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces. Check out the Wonderground Gallery post on the Art of the Disney Blog for more info.

Javier Soto’s Wonderground Gallery Custom

WDWNT on December 21, 2012

We found out last week that when the Wonderground Gallery at Downtown Disney at Disneyland opens up its December 15th event: Good vs Evil, there will be custom Vinylmation available as well. We now know what one of them will be.

This 9″ Snow White and Evil Queen comes from the talented hands of Javier Soto. It comes packaged in a beautiful collector’s box. Here is a photo of the two sides facing off.

Here are the details on the rest of Wonderground Gallery December 15 event.

Jack, Sally & Noah

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

Noah has been announced as the WonderGround Gallery’s Artist in Residence for December. The WonderGround Gallery is located at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. Every Friday and Saturday night (excluding December 1) throughout the month, Noah will be meeting with guests, doing live performance art and debuting some of his newest works. Some of those works include Jack and Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas.

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There will be a variety of merchandise including original artwork, limited edition giclees, deluxe prints and twenty-four custom Vinylmation figures.

Each figure comes complete with a coffin stand. Limit 1 per Guest. Noah will be on hand for a special appearance from 9am to 12 noon on the day of the release.

Please note: WonderGround Gallery will open at 8am on December 1. Wristband guidelines apply.

Wristband Distribution Guidelines:
Wristbands will be distributed entitling bearers to the opportunity to purchase Vinylmation released in association with this product release and signing. Wristbands for the custom Vinylmation will be distributed near Rainforest Cafe in the Downtown Disney District at 7:00 A.M.

We kindly ask that Guests do not line up for wristband distribution prior to 6:00 A.M. Queued Guests will be escorted to D-Street. D Street opens at 8:00 A.M. unless otherwise specified.
In addition, holding a place in line for others in your party will not be allowed. Guests who wish to obtain a wristband to purchase a custom Vinylmation must be present when the line forms or they will be escorted to the back of the line.

Wristbands will be valid for the purchase of the custom Vinylmation at D-Street in the Downtown Disney District until 1:00 P.M. on the day of distribution. Wristbands are limited. At 1:00 P.M. wristbands are no longer valid. Lost, stolen or damaged wristbands will not be replaced. Wristbands have no cash value. Restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice.

Artist Miss Mindy will also make an appearance on December 1 from 1pm-4pm for the release of her new 3D sculptures, and Mama’s Little Babies.

Also, artist Cheri Lewis will be at the gallery on December 29-30 from 1pm-4pm each day.

Calling All Vinylmation 95 Custom Artists

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

The introduction of the Vinylmation 95 CYO has opened up new doors for custom Vinylmation artists out there. We would love to spotlight your work along side all the Mickey mold customs we have been featuring for years. So whether your a new artist, of a seasoned pro, email us (DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com) with you name and pictures of your work and we will get back to you with some fun questions to make up your article.

While we are waiting for yours, take a look at what these artists, commissioned by Disney, have produced for the Wonderground Gallery at the Downtown Disney District, California.

A Bug’s Life

by Calef Brown