Artist Spotlight

Meet four TAG members inducted into the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in 2025.

TAG members reflect on two nominees for this year’s Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.

On his fourth Kung Fu Panda movie, Animation Supervisor Philippe Le Brun found news ways to spark his creativity.

Art Director Jill Daniels won two Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Individual Achievement for her work on Phineas and Ferb.

Art instructor Glenn Vilppu shares the journey that led him to become this year’s recipient of the Annie Awards’ Special Achievement Award recognizing his unique and significant impact on the art and industry of animation.

Holiday family specials are an animation staple, and this year’s crop includes 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas. Set Model Designer Aric Cheng talks about working on a show he could turn into a holiday tradition with his daughter.

Storyboard Artist Nicolette Ray shares her thoughts on the need for more Native representation in animation and her hope for meaningful change at studios when it comes to mental health.

Story Artist Kristal Babich shares her thoughts on the importance of diverse mentorship, her desire to see more representation behind the scenes, and how the Union has helped her ask for what she deserves.

Storyboard artist Juan Luis Bravo shares his affection for legendary animator Bill Melendez, his wish for more nuance in stories by Latine artists, and his belief that being in the Union helps artists take ownership of their work.