CTN Sketch FEVER

06/14/2026

The countdown begins.

Be among the first to kick off CTNX 2026 alongside a global community of artists and storytellers.

The first 50 attendees to grab a 3-Day Pass will receive special GO FIRST recognition and priority access benefits throughout CTNX 2026 as a thank you for helping launch this year's event.

For 18 years, CTNX has brought together artists, scholarship awardees, students, professionals, independent creators, educators, and studios from around the world to celebrate the talent and the art form of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

As an early supporter, you'll receive:
• GO FIRST badge recognition
• Priority theater access benefits
• Recognition in the CTNX app
• Special acknowledgment as one of the first supporters helping launch CTNX 2026

Save the dates November 19–22, 2026, and thank you for helping us keep our promise of "No Artist Left Behind."

Direct to Tickets: https://shorturl.at/M8olS
Event Website: https://ctn-events.com/ctnx2026
Come with friends. Group Tickets: https://shorturl.at/RMbki

Apply to participate and discover where your creativity, experience, and voice may fit within the CTNX experience. https://ctn-events.com/apply

We can't wait to see you soon.

05/12/2026

CTN Saturdays – Drawing✨
Every third Saturday, our community comes together for a day of drawing.
🎨 SketchFEVER + Sketch & Share
🌸 THEME: Huntress Styled by the one and only
🧍‍♀️ MODEL: Daniella Traub (Posing 11:00am – 1:00pm)
🗣 ART SHARE: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📅 May 16th | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Not a Club CTN Member yet? Join FREE here https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn
Bring your sketchbook, your curiosity, and your voice. Stay for the art, the conversation, and the joy of creating side by side.
💛 Pay-What-You-Can — because access matters, and community comes first.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
🌐 More info: https://ctn-events.com/community
📍 CTN Studio | — The Animation Capital of the World
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04/18/2026

“No Artist Left Behind” tickets are now available—pay what you can. This keeps our events accessible to every artist, at every stage.

Let us know you're coming: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays
Our member community is always gathering somewhere inspiring—and you’re always welcome to join. From casual sketch meetups to local outings and creative adventures, these member-hosted hangouts are a chance to connect, explore, and create together.

Check out Saturdays at CTN Studio Plus+ Each week evolves with new guests, activities, and opportunities, from conversations and portfolio reviews to sketch sessions, film watching, and simply creating and working side by side.

Saturday April 18th,
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Model Posing 11:00am - 1:00pm
Theme Spring, Model Daniella Traub
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA
ONLINE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83233989665

Saturday April 25th
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Coffee Talk 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Guest Linda Bel https://ctn-events.com/ctn-guest
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA

04/18/2026

“No Artist Left Behind” tickets are now available—pay what you can, starting at just $1. This keeps our events accessible to every artist, at every stage.
Let us know you're coming: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ctn-saturdays

Our member community is always gathering somewhere inspiring—and you’re always welcome to join. From casual sketch meetups to local outings and creative adventures, these member-hosted hangouts are a chance to connect, explore, and create together.

Check out Saturdays at CTN Studio Plus+ Each week evolves with new guests, activities, and opportunities, from conversations and portfolio reviews to sketch sessions, film watching, and simply creating and working side by side.

Saturday April 18th,
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Model Posing 11:00am - 1:00pm
Theme Spring, Model Daniella Traub
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA
ONLINE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83233989665

Saturday April 25th
Doors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm
Coffee Talk 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Guest Linda Bel https://ctn-events.com/ctn-guest
CTN Studio, 847 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA

12/24/2025

At this time of year, it is a joy to pause and thank the many people in our life. From all of us, to all of you, we appreciate you, we see you and we wish you the best this holiday season wrapped in an understanding that 2026 is the year, the one that is going to be the greatest year of your life. It's time!!

“My final two cents worth of advice is to develop an all-consuming curiosity for things both exotic and ordinary. Read, observe, analyze, and become involved with a variety of interests. Study, practice, delve, probe, investigate, and above all, be flexible. Keep an open mind. The world is changing fast. Don't get caught in the corner of the ring."
- Ward Kimball Legendary Animator Walt Disney Studios

WOW - Be open to the magic .... sometimes things are not always as they appear. We got this….Cheers!!

04/22/2025

It's time to sketch with your friends. Join me, Maddie and Alexa for a lovely evening of sketching and mingling.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6 pm - 9 pm Pacific To RSVP for the In Person experience click the red button "Grab Your In Pe...

03/17/2025

THANK YOU Dan Sarto and AWN (Animation World Network)

The 4-day event transforms the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 20-23 in Burbank, California.

10/13/2024

By hand ......

10/12/2024

Official selection of talent and films plus surprises released soon.
Amazing !!
https://ctn-events.com/ctnx2024

10/10/2024

Live sketching free until 9:15pm Pacific
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86467793936
Honoring WolfWalkers by Cartoon Saloon. Yay!