The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

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!) #MayDay

Live Uninstructed Figure Drawing hosted by the TAG Foundation Skills Studio! Join us for an open studio session—no instruction, just focused practice. Perfect for artists @ any level! 🎟️ Grab your spot: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin… #FigureDrawing #LifeDrawing #Artists

The WGA Negotiating Committee, the WGAW Board and WGAE Council unanimously approved a tentative agreement with the AMPTP to be sent to the WGA membership for ratification. Learn more. wgacontract.org/updates/2026-m…

Please join us tomorrow night, Thurs., Apr. 2, from 5pm-8pm at Gallery 839 at The Animation Guild (1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank) for the opening reception of Catawampus. This exhibition features Medieval-inspired paintings from Storyboard Artist Hannah Lee Stockdale.

Tomorrow night, Tuesday, 3/31, TAG members will vote at the General Membership Meeting on a proposal to adjust member dues. The deadline to RSVP for this meeting is 5 p.m. PST today, Monday, 3/30. All Active Members in Good Standing are eligible to vote. animationguild.org/GMMMarch2026

TAG members! Want to serve as a Delegate at the IATSE District 2, District 5, or District 10 convention? Nominations will take place at the GMM on Tues., 3/31 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Learn how to be nominated at animationguild.org/become-a-2026-…. Register for the GMM at animationguild.org/GMMMarch2026

TAG members! We’re holding a vote on the dues proposal at the March 31 GMM. If you have questions about new dues rates, the voting process, or more, please join us for virtual office hours on Fri., Mar. 27 at 12 p.m. PST. RSVP: animationguild.org/DuesOfficeHour… (link also in bio)

TAG members! We’re voting on the Dues Proposal at the March 31 GMM. Active members in Good Standing are eligible to vote. If you need to reinstate in order to vote, the deadline is 5pm PST today. Email membership@tag839.org to begin the process. animationguild.org/dues-adjustment.

TAG Members! The TAG Foundation is hosting its first class on Thurs., Mar. 26 at 7 p.m. at its new TAGF Skills Studio at The Animation Guild in Burbank. Join live instructed figure drawing with Storyboard Artist Lisa Dosson. $22 for TAG members. Sign up at tagfoundation.org/event/live-ins…

TAG members! Don't miss the important vote on the dues proposal at the GMM on Tues., Mar. 31 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Active members in Good Standing are eligible to vote. RSVP now using the QR code or animationguild.org/GMMMarch2026. Read about the dues proposal at animationguild.org/dues-adjustmen….

Calling all Nickelodeon TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Fri., Mar 20 from 12pm to 1pm in Conference Room 203-01-20, aka “the MPR room near the cafe.” This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about the dues proposal.

Calling all DreamWorks TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Wed., Mar 18 from 12pm to 1pm in Room LKS G53. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Episodic Director Tom Smith shares their ongoing love for the magic of animation, their experiences working at non-union studios, and their efforts as a Shop Steward to educate colleagues about their rights as Guild members. Read more about Tom at animationguild.org/meet-your-stew….

Calling all Netflix TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Tues., Mar 17 from 1pm to 2pm in the Tenant Lounge Conference Room. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Calling all Walt Disney Animation Studio TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Mon., Mar 16 from 12pm to 1pm in Litwak’s Arcade Room. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Calling all WB TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Thurs., Mar 12 from 12pm to 1pm in the 6th Floor Conference Room “Crystal Cove” in 2C. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

As we celebrate #WomenHistoryMonth, we want to shine a light on the dynamic women of TAG, including TAG leadership, from our President, Shop Stewards, and Committee Chairs to the women who head up crews on movies and TV shows. Our Union is stronger because of their contributions!

Thank you @adrin_nazarian for championing ways to streamline production and keep animation jobs in LA! hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…

Congratulations to all of our TAG members who worked on shows honored at the 4th Children's & Family Emmy Awards! We are so proud of the TAG talent behind many of television's best animated productions.

Please join us on Saturday, March 7 at 12 p.m. at The Animation Guild to honor those in the animation industry who passed away last year. Doors open at 11 a.m. for seating and light refreshments. This event is open to the public.