Into Wonderland: ALICE IN WONDERLAND

INTO WONDERLAND: The Films of Mary Blair is a four-film mini-festival celebrating the visionary artist whose bold use of color, shape, and imagination reshaped animation, illustration, and mid-century American design. Presented on the big screen in the Historic Camelot Theatre at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, this PSCC Feature Fest pairs curated Disney classics with guest speakers, interactive art elements, themed food and cocktails.

• April 24 | 6PM Cinderella
• April 25 | 1PM FREE Saludos Amigos
• April 25 | 3PM Peter Pan
• April 25 | 6PM Alice In Wonderland

Special thanks to volunteer Corey Roskin for his work as co-producer of the festival.

Perhaps the film most closely associated with Mary Blair’s artistic vision, Alice in Wonderland embraces abstraction, whimsy, and bold color in ways that were radical for its time. Blair’s designs pushed Disney animation into surreal territory, creating a cult classic that continues to resonate with artists, designers, and dreamers alike.

Special Guest Dave Woodman: w/ Moderator Corey Roskin

Mary Blair was one of the most influential visual artists in animation history, known for her groundbreaking use of color, abstract design, and emotional storytelling. Her work helped define the look of classic Disney films including Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Saludos Amigos, while also shaping mid-century illustration, advertising, and exhibition design. Blair’s modernist sensibility—bold, playful, and often ahead of its time—continues to inspire animators, designers, and artists across generations.

Dave Woodman is a Disney animator who received an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe Award for his contribution to Beauty and the Beast. His work with Disney includes: The Little Mermaid, Mickey Mouse’s The Prince and the Pauper, Aladdin, 101 Dalmatians (TV series), The Tigger Movie, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids titles.

Non-Disney projects from his 20-year animation career include He-Man, She-Ra, Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract music video, Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation titles, and Steven Spielberg’s An American Tail.

Dave often includes authentic pieces of It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World’s opening crashed car sequence in his work.

Over 35 years of illustration experience with such publications as: The New Yorker, People, The Chicago Tribune, The Hartford Courant, Modern Bride, and Tennis Magazine, kept the wolf from his door.

At age 17, Dave’s longtime idol, Lucille Ball, purchased some of his early caricature portraits of herself for her personal collection. He designed Phyllis Diller’s caricature logo as well as The Laugh Factory logo. Also a member of the Academy of Television and the Society of Illustrators, everyone Dave meets has seen some of his work.

Corey Roskin is a writer, social services professional and cultural arts organizer based in Palm Springs, California. For 29 years he worked for the City of West Hollywood, most notably coordinating special events and projects as part of the City’s Social Services Division.

For the past 23 years he has also been programming and producing literary events including the West Hollywood Book Fair, Lambda Lit Fest and Palm Springs Pride on the Page among others. Roskin currently serves on the Board of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and on the special events team at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. He also dabbles in writing fiction and personal stories and has volunteered for a variety of social services and cultural arts programs for almost 40 years.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is a leading presenter of film, music, and live arts in the Coachella Valley. Home to the 500-seat Historic Camelot Theatre—the region’s largest cinema screen—the Center is known for curated retrospectives, guest-driven conversations, and community-centered cultural programming.

PSCC Feature Fest is an ongoing series of mini-festivals that spotlight niche, cult, and specialty cinema on the big screen. Each Feature Fest offers a focused theme, curated films, and special guests or experiences that invite audiences to go deeper.

Info: Explore an “It’s a Small World”–inspired art activity, themed menu, cocktails, and desserts before tumbling down the rabbit hole.

Info: Enjoy a rare screening of an animated classic on the BIG SCREEN in the Historic Camelot Theatre.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States

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