May 6, 2015 : High Rent Increase Forces Cartoon Museum To Move

Two years ago, I went to the San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum. It wasn’t Earth shattering, but there were some cool pieces – including the one below. To be fair, the featured exhibits that were there when I went weren’t really my cup of tea. It sounds like they have had a lot of really interesting exhibits over the years.

Sadly, they will have to show these cool exhibits in another location. The building it currently occupies is significantly raising its rent (it is to be doubled), and this will force the museum to vacate by the end of June. It has been around for nearly 30 years and have been in its current location for nearly 15. While no specific relocation plans have been made, they do intend to relocate as opposed to shutting down.

For the record, the museum seems to be taking the change in stride. According to their website: “This is just another chapter in the life of the Cartoon Art Museum.” reflects Executive Director, Summerlea Kashar, “We’ve been here before with the first dotcom bubble, which landed us in the current location.  Our landlords have been very upfront about the rental market, and actually have been one of our largest contributors over the years.”

It’s a bummer that high rent is forcing them out; but I suppose in San Francisco, it shouldn’t be too surprising. Still, you have to like the museum’s reaction to the events. They could easily be bitter and petty – but instead, they are positive and optimistic about its future. I find that pretty refreshing. Now, get a Batman exhibit lined up.

posted by Pi Visuals at 1:37 am

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