Anne Richardson

Anne Richardson was the founding director of the Oregon Cartoon Institute (OCI), an organization she established in 2007 along with her husband, Dennis Nyback.12 The OCI is dedicated to raising awareness of Oregon's rich animation and cartooning history.1

Career and Contributions

Anne Richardson's work at the OCI focused on researching and promoting the contributions of Oregon artists to American animation and cartooning. Throughout her tenure, she spearheaded various projects and events that highlighted the state's artistic legacy:

1. Cartoon Extravaganza: The first OCI project in 2007, featuring 21 days of rare 16mm animation screenings and talks by industry professionals.1

2. Oregon Animation History: In 2015, she organized a show at the Northwest Animation Festival, showcasing cartoons made by Oregonians and delivering a lecture on the state's animation history.1

3. Oregon Film History Invitational: Richardson produced the first symposium on Oregon filmmaking in 2015, bringing together historians, authors, and industry professionals to discuss various aspects of the state's film history.1

4. Underground USA: In 2016, she produced this one-day event focusing on Oregon's underground press and its impact on artists and writers.1

Legacy

Anne Richardson's dedication to preserving and promoting Oregon's artistic heritage extended beyond the OCI. She also co-curated the Oregon Sesquicentennial Film Festival at Marylhurst from 2008 to 2009.4

Sadly, Anne Richardson passed away on October 14, 2020.13 Her work with the Oregon Cartoon Institute left a lasting impact on the state's cultural landscape, creating valuable resources and programs about cartooning and animation history in Oregon.35