The life and work of legendary artist, animator and director Chuck Jones, who brought to life the animated characters Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Elmer Fudd and Pepe lePew, will be featured in the exhibition,
“Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter”
This exhibition of original sketches, paintings and animation cels highlights his life and art
This exhibition of original sketches, paintings and animation cels highlights his life and art
from Feb. 26 through June 18 at the Gallery.
Tempe Center for the Arts
Gallery hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Tuesday through Friday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday
Admission is free.
ABOUT JONES
In a career spanning more than 60 years, Jones made more than 300 animated films, winning three Oscars as director and in 1996 an honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. Among the many awards and recognitions, one of those most valued was the honorary life membership from the Directors Guild of America.
During the Golden Age of animation Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros. most famous characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. The list of characters he created himself includes Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin Martian, Pepe le Pew and Michigan J. Frog. He also produced, directed and wrote the screenplays for "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas," a television classic, as well as the feature-length film "The Phantom Tollbooth." In addition, Jones was a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide.
