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Animayo Celebrates 20 Years of Female Animation Brilliance

4/28/2025

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Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating the brilliance of female animators at the Animayo festival in Gran Canaria, Spain, from May 7-10. The captivating exhibition "Whimsy & Wonder" features legendary artists like Mary Blair alongside contemporary talents from beloved films like "Frozen" and "Encanto." This milestone event marks 20 years of Animayo, inspiring the next generation of women in animation.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating the brilliance of female animators at the Animayo festival in Gran Canaria, Spain, from May 7-10. The captivating exhibition "Whimsy & Wonder" features legendary artists like Mary Blair alongside contemporary talents from beloved films like "Frozen" and "Encanto." This milestone event marks 20 years of Animayo, inspiring the next generation of women in animation.