Shag Haunted Mansion art event

Disclaimer: Although this story isn’t technically tiki, there’s enough fans of Shag and the Haunted Mansion in the tiki community (and it’s cool enough) that I think this is worth mentioning.

California lowbrow artist Shag has been doing a bit of work with Disneyland lately. Back in 2003 he created art and merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Enchanted Tiki Room; for Disneyland’s 50th anniversary in 2005 he created more art and merchandise (which also was used in the park’s marketing efforts that year).

In August of 2009, the park will be hosting a new Shag event commemorating the 40th anniversary of what might be the park’s best attraction, the Haunted Mansion. The artist has created 13 new pieces depicting different parts of the attraction and they are gorgeous.

Details are still a little sketchy (pardon the pun) at this time, but it appears that a range of merchandise will be created based on the art: at the very least, Shag will be signing prints on Sunday, August 9th at the park. Buyers, however, will get the first opportunity to buy the prints at a cocktail party the evening of the 8th where Shag will be the guest of honor. Here’s hoping that they hold the event in the Mansion itself — Walt Disney World has done dinners in the stretch rooms in the past — what a blast it would be to party where “candle lights flicker where the air is deathly still.”

Details are available on Disney’s website

More pictures of the prints are after the break! | Thanks CHEAP-ASS GUY FOR THE POOR GUY

UPDATE: Details are in on the cocktail reception with Shag and the merchandise event at Disneyland the following day.

SHAG “Spirited” Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Cocktail Reception
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
Location: Crystal Cove, Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel
It’s sure to be a spirited and swingin’ party tonight! With the hippest artist in town attending, groove with ghouls and spirits of all kinds as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion in style.

Event Packages Include:

Groovy Ghouls – $185

• Spirited Cocktail Reception
• Photo Opportunity
• Opportunity to purchase SHAG “Haunted Mansion” inspired merchandise via Random Selection Process (Merchandise purchased via RSP will be pre-signed)
• Opportunity to purchase remaining themed event merchandise in event store
• Artist Meet & Greet
• ONE (1) Commemorative Gift

Reservations for the SHAG “Spirited” Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Cocktail Reception will be accepted only via www.DisneyGallery.com beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time).

SHAG Haunted Mansion Product Release & Signing
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Purchasing Location: Disneyana Shop, Disneyland® park
Signing Location: Main Street Cinema, Disneyland® park
Product & Event Information:
Artist, SHAG will be on hand for a special meet & greet and signing opportunity as we celebrate the release of his “Haunted Mansion” inspired artwork created in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland® park.

 

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3. Rumor: Shag designed Walt Disney World merchandise coming in 2008
4. Shag Swapmeet art show, Culver City, California
5. Shag, the art of Josh Agle book and LE print released