Art Meets Animation: Glander's Inspiring Visit
In the offbeat, winding world of creativity, Julian Glander's name rings some serious bells. This Pittsburgh-based powerhouse, known for his whimsical animations and illustrations, is heading to Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) for the 2026/2027 Friction Series. It's happening November 10—pencil that in because Glander ain't your everyday speaker.
Pioneering a Unique Artistic Path
You might remember Glander from his critically acclaimed animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter which rocked the Tribeca Film Festival and found its way across countless American theaters. His work has been all over big names like Adult Swim, Disney, HBO Max, and Cartoon Network. If that's not enough to make you tip your hat, his unique game ART SQOOL became quite the sleeper success, and his quirky 3D illustrations show up regularly in The New Yorker.
"Julian Glander is the perfect example for our students of where creativity can take them when they honor their unique artistic voice," notes Gretchen Schaefer, RMCAD's Director of Creative Programming.
A Multidimensional Creative Force
Glander wears many hats—it's not just animation we're talking about. Add director, illustrator, composer, and author to the list. His books, such as 3D Sweeties and I Want To Be A Vase, reflect his dynamic knack for blending humor with artistry. It's the kind of stuff that makes you wonder what fuels such boundless creativity.
Event Details to Mark Down
So how's it all going to play out at RMCAD? Glander's talk, intriguingly titled "choose your own adventure," is set to unravel on November 10, starting at 6:00 p.m. MT in RMCAD's Mary Harris Auditorium. And the cherry on top? It's open to everyone, no strings attached—either show up in person or catch the stream from your couch via RMCAD Live. Doors swing wide at 5:30 p.m. MT, so get there early if you're gunning for a front-row seat.
- Location: Mary Harris Auditorium, RMCAD
- Date and Time: November 10, 6:00 p.m. MT (doors open 5:30 p.m. MT)
- Format: In-person and online via RMCAD Live
About Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
For those green to RMCAD, it's been a stalwart of arts education since 1963, nestled on a picturesque 23-acre campus in Lakewood, Colorado. The college has been blazing trails in online education for nearly 15 years, attracting students keen to mingle creativity with tech and business savvy. RMCAD's mission is simple: nurture artists to find their voice and set them loose to make an impact.
Cracking Open New Creative Frontiers
If there's anything to snag from Glander's visit, it's a blueprint for meshing humor, critique, and visuals into a medium that strikes a chord far and wide. His journey underscores the sheer power of embracing one's distinct voice and letting creativity flourish across all mediums. Keep an eye on the chatter post-event—those bits of wisdom are bound to serve up loads of inspiration to budding artists across the spectrum.
