National Animation Museum joins In Colour festival as sponsor

The National Animation Museum is backing the In Colour Community Art Festival in Inglewood on Aug. 8, adding to its community-facing work in South LA. The event will center on hands-on art, workshops and performances for families, artists and local organizations.

Why it matters: - The sponsorship expands the National Animation Museum’s community presence in South Los Angeles and Inglewood. - The festival is designed as an inclusive arts event for people of all ages, with a focus on accessibility, representation and creative expression. - The partnership gives Coloured Art Studio another major collaborator for an event built around community engagement.

What happened: - The National Animation Museum became an official sponsor of the In Colour Community Art Festival. - Coloured Art Studio, a South Los Angeles-based arts education nonprofit, is presenting the festival. - The festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT at 901 Maple St. in Inglewood, California. - The festival is being framed as a family-centered celebration of creativity, culture and community.

The details: - Festival programming will include hands-on art experiences, artist-led workshops, live performances, local vendors, interactive installations and community engagement. - The event is positioned as a space where attendees can create, explore and connect. - The National Animation Museum said this is its second major community festival partnership in Inglewood this year, following its participation in BUTTER LA in February. - Eddie Newquist, CEO and founder of the National Animation Museum, said the sponsorship aligns with the museum’s mission to inspire curiosity, celebrate artistic expression and help build a more inclusive creative community. - Kayla Salisbury-Glaspie, founder of Coloured Art Studio, said the festival was created to make art accessible, joyful and rooted in community. - Salisbury-Glaspie said the partnership is meant to inspire creativity across generations and celebrate artists, families and the cultural richness of South LA. - Tickets are available through the festival ticketing page.

Between the lines: - The sponsorship fits a broader pattern of arts groups using community festivals to build trust, visibility and direct audience engagement. - The museum’s participation suggests it is trying to connect animation with broader creative education and neighborhood-based programming, not just exhibition-based outreach. - Coloured Art Studio’s emphasis on culturally responsive arts education and social-emotional learning points to a program model that blends creative practice with youth development.

What's next: - The festival will bring together artists, educators, families and local organizations for a one-day event in Inglewood. - The National Animation Museum is still in development and continues building exhibitions, educational programs and community experiences. - Coloured Art Studio is likely to use the festival to extend its arts-access mission across South Los Angeles communities.