The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

IATSE Local 839. We represent animation artists, writers, production department workers, and technicians working under a union agreement. #StandWithAnimation

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Join us Thurs., Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. for the opening reception for "Beyond the Backgrounds" at Gallery 839 (1105 N Hollywood Way, Burbank). This exhibit features 3 former Background Painters who helped shape the visual worlds of major studios. https://t.co/M6aVX4oU7H.

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Have you taken on credit debt to stay afloat during down times? Join us for "Lunch & Learn: Fixing Your Credit" on Tues., Aug. 18 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Learn recovery strategies from financial experts. This webinar is open to TAG members only. RSVP at https://t.co/gK9D0xcCzD

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Reminder! The TAG General Membership Meeting has been moved from its regular last Tuesday of July to Tues., Aug 4 at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST due to the IATSE GEB meeting. Active members in good standing are eligible to attend. Register at https://t.co/Uh4VE9XVnE

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Final stretch! Soak in the convention energy today! 🌅✨ Exhibit Hall: 9:30 AM–5 PM. Last chance to visit TAG members' booths! Don’t miss these final events! What was your fave SDCC 2026 moment? 👇 #TAGMembers #SDCCSunday #ComicConFinale #SDCC2026 #SanDiegoComicCon #TAGatSDCC2026

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It's Saturday at SDCC—peak Comic-Con chaos! 🔥 Visit our vending TAG members early to chat and see amazing artwork. Don't forget to stop by the events today! Who are you seeing today? 🎤 #TAGMembers #SDCC2026 #SDCCSaturday #ComicConLife #SanDiegoComicCon #TAGatSDCC2026

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It's Friday at San Diego Comic-Con! ⚡️ Stay hydrated, support our TAG vending members, stop by a TAG Member event and share your biggest TAG score today! 🛍️✨ #TAGMembers #SDCC #SDCCFriday #ComicCon #SDCCLoot #TAGatSDCC2026

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Day 1 of SDCC is LIVE! 🚀 Grab exclusives early from our vending TAG members before they disappear and be sure to stop by these events! ⬇️ #TAGMembers #SDCC2026 #SDCCSurvivalGuide #ComicCon2026 #SanDiego #TAGatSDCC2026

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Preview Night is here! 🎒⚡️ Visit @scottshawexclamationpoint Table (I-08) tonight 6-9 PM for merch & signing. Beat crowds, say hi! 👋 #TAGMembers #SDCCPreviewNight #ComicCon2026 #SDCC #SanDiego #TAGatSDCC2026

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Thrilled to share our TAG members vending at SDCC 2026! Visit their booths for exclusive drops, art, merch. Drop a 🙋‍♂️ or shout out your favorite! #TAG839 #SDCC #SDCC2026 #ComicCon #SDCCExclusives #SanDiegoComicCon #TAGatSDCC2026

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Please join us for an afternoon of celebrating creativity and supporting talented TAG artists at the Summer Arts Fest this Sat., Jul. 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Animation Guild in Burbank. Artists will be selling jewelry, art prints, handmade sculptures, comics, and more.

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The next GMM will be on Tues., Aug. 4 at 5 pm PST / 8 pm EST rather than the regularly scheduled last Tues. of July to accommodate the IATSE GEB meeting. Active members in Good Standing are eligible to attend. Register at https://t.co/Uh4VE9XVnE to attend online or at the Guild.

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TAG worked hard to ensure that animated films were included in CA tax incentives for the first time. Now we are seeing the results and bringing work back to SoCal! #unionstrong
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The #Emmy nominations are in, and once again, TAG members showed up strong in the Outstanding Animated Programs category. Congratulations to all our TAG kin who worked on nominated shows! #animation #wepoweranimation #weare839

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More exciting news to share! Today Sony Feature & Series Production workers demanded to unionize with The Animation Guild. Congratulations! #unionstrong #productionstrong

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Support our Union kin TOMORROW! Join IATSE B192 and UNITE HERE Local 11 on June 13th for a rally and march to get a fair, living wage. Banners and picket signs will be provided. Please share to help spread the word. #UnionStrong

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TAG's Writers' Craft Committee and Community Building and Events Group are thrilled to announce the first TAG table read series: TAG Reads, Live! This event will showcase TAG member scripts performed at Hulett Hall. Submissions open June 22. Stay tuned for more details soon!

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Massive congratulations to the Netflix Feature production workers for ratifying their first Union Contract! Please like and share to stand in celebratory solidarity with our new NAS members!#productionstrong
Read the article here: https://t.co/Ly0CHAeBHa

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Check out tomorrow’s LIVE UNINSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING at TAG Foundation Skills Studio! $15 TAG Members / $20 Non-Members

Come draw, paint & get inspired alongside an artist whose work brings animated worlds to life.
Spots are limited — grab yours now!

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Uninstructed figure drawing at The TAG Foundation Skills Studio on May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm PST. Enjoy dedicated time to practice drawing and explore your style in a supportive, creative environment. ($15/TAG Members, $20/Non-TAG members) Sign up now! https://t.co/0x2z83Ohq2