I stroll around this area of Ventura Blvd. in Studio City and noticed Van Eaton Galleries for a while, never had a chance to check it out till recently. It is located in the old Pier 1 space, the place is big, well lit, a small museum of memorabilia, especially animation, a nice gallery and auction house. They have the catalogue on line as well. It is free to visit and there are several rooms to explore and browse, lots of cool items on display: posters, big props, toys, photos, animation sheets, press kits and so on. There are some non-animation film related items as well, from the James Bond series for example. They have an exhibit till the end of June and they also showcase other artists' work from the entertainment world. Nice staff, it is closed on Sunday. Lots of film history in here, if you are looking for some collectibles, artwork for your wall, some items are in the 200-300 range, some more as you can imagine. Nice visit, I'll stop by sometime to check out what is new here! read more

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Situated on busy Ventura Blvd, if you are a Disney fan - this is a must! Their collection of old and even new Disney items is immense with prices from afforable to OMG - something for everyone. My friend was in the hunt for a specific figurine - the staff was so helpful in answering questions and giving advice on the best time to see new items in the store. For me, i just enjoyed walking around and seeing all the treasures old and new. While Disney is a part of the gallery, they do also have other "fan" items like bullwinkle and rocky among others! read more

Van Eaton Galleries - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Van Eaton Galleries probably doesn't need my review but here it goes...I have been participating in auctions with VE over the past several years and bidders need to know that they have been superb with all facets of their auctions. I have participated in many auctions in the past but Mike and Janeen and the whole team at VE have only present the finest and highest quality items and their customer service is second to none. Their packaging and shipping is secure and expeditous. They are accommodating and listen to my needs. I highly recommend their auctions and gallery. 5 STARS and my hats off to their work and dedication to bringing the public the very best. read more

I recently went to Van Eaton Galleries to check out their current location in Studio City. The space is much bigger than that of their previous location in Sherman Oaks. I like that the current spot accomodates many more items. I was satisfied with my visit. The staff were friendly and I loved seeing what items were for sale and auction at the time. I ended up purchasing a layout drawing for Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. read more

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Imagine if the sword of Excalibur, was owned by King Arthur's boss, who relied on King Arthur to get the sword, but his boss was too incompetent to realize what they were dealing with. That's how it felt at Van Eaton: great friendly staff, but they're powerless to stop the higher ups at the company from mismanaging this business into the ground. I bought a piece of original art. It wasn't cheap. Since I wanted to return to pick it up when I had space in my car (and in my house!), I had them set it to the side for me. When I came to return it, someone from the Van Eaton family (I believe it was Mike Van Eaton) couldn't find it. In fact, I ended up finding it BACK ON THE SALES FLOOR. Then, he was adamant I hadn't purchased the piece, until I pulled out my receipt. Then he was skeptical, until I pulled out a photograph I had taken, and described the previous wear and tear on the piece. So: I paid a premium price, for a piece of art, which the owners couldn't confirm I had purchased, so I had to use MY CURATION SKILLS to prove I did. Very unprofessional. If I hadn't come in to pick up the item, which was one of a kind, would I even have what I paid for? read more

(Attended 03/15/14 SA & 11/29/14 SA @ 1:00pm): A non-descript storefront hidden among restaurants and music stores, but well worth seeking out! If it weren't for a friend, Stephen Sandoval, who had pieces of art in two recent showcases at the Van Eaton Galleries, I probably wouldn't have known about this place. With its close proximity to the animation studios in Burbank and Hollywood, this gallery mostly catered to such artwork and often held exhibits and showcases throughout the year. Here were snapshots of some of my favorites from aforementioned exhibits that included drawings, mixed media, paintings and more. If you saw something you liked, please feel free to contact the gallery and inquiry within: WHEN GOOD TOONS GO BAD: VILLIANS OF ANIMATION - 11/29/14 ~"The Evil Queen At Home" (Chad Lenzi): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=vIAQJ3raWcGRCKyC1ZCBsQ ~"Hag" (Javier Soto): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=qy6GSiLW5yUdntCMwsqerQ ~"Angel Of Mercy" (Bryan "Mutie" Cunningham): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=J0CGkwCSW8oEiswPrpEFvA ~"How To Make Cartoons" (Gavin Freitas): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=oJqDMfXWAP7SEaWfCVtsqA ~"Feathers McGraw" (Tim Spain): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=xF1n3eVOMVoipYlih1Nzmg MOOSYVANIA: A GROUP ART SHOW TRIBUTE TO JAY WARD - 03/15/14 ~"Quazy Energy" (Stephen Sandoval): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=oqH9WgC7JKI01fbNUGgiQQ ~"Super Sauce" (Lee Petty): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=Mb2sbi96ac4OM1EOG7G8tA ~"Drink'n At The Bull Winkaki" (Gary Clair): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=2YsORjtuyXd2sRWInkIznA ~"Snidely And The Do-Wrongs" (Aidan Casserly): http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=fP1w8-3iVnl8CORFmbwlpg Service - Each time I attended, a very kind shaven-head gentleman (Gabriel?) was there to answer any questions I had. Extremely informative about the exhibits as well as the other artwork they had available for sale, he and I struck-up long conversations that ranged from art, artists, travel and football (no one else was there during these times). And, if there was a particular animation piece (i.e. character, movie, show, etc.), they had the ability to at least research your request. Plus, they also purchased artwork if there was a demand for what you had (no idea on purchase percentage). Easy peasy. Parking (Free) - They had a small four-spot parking lot in the back http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Otherwise, there was plenty of metered street parking along the main drag of Ventura Blvd. and all nearby side streets. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - A simple businessfront with two viewing sections surrounded by decent eggshell-colored wall space where all of the art pieces were hung http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=hGJ_uUlkS7JBto99-_MdqA. There were also a couple glass case displays and a few moveable shelvings that held animation that was for sale http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=YpzW1u70qEeufBYPM8zz2w. No tables or chairs to sit on, and although natural lighting came through the large front windows there was also plenty of electric lighting that came from the ceiling. A truly rudimentary plot of viewing square footage. There were no TVs nor background music. Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. Overall, the Van Eaton Galleries was a pleasant find in the San Fernando Valley...but with all the creative types in the area it shouldn't have been much of a surprise. Not at all a fancy gallery so best to have kept any expectations low. The service alone was incredible, and if you're at all an animation fan as I was, it'd be best to stop by and give them a try. There were a few Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge pieces I wouldv'e loved to had, and the prices seemed fair and at market value! I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total paid experience was around $0.00; no tip required). And, although I didn't purchase anything, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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Got lucky and came here on the last day of the free exhibition on Sunday July 16, 2023 and loved to see all the vintage and classic Disney exhibits that gave D23 vibes! The only thing I felt like they could improve on was the attitude of the Security Guard who noticed that one of my friends put her water bottle down when we were taking a picture together by the sign in the front entrance. We have been walking around inside the exhibit for almost an hour already and we were just about to head out after taking that picture when the security guard violently threw away my friend's water bottle away outside the door without letting us know that she will be doing so. My friend is pre-diabetic, so she needed her water to keep her hydrated. She never hid the water as she was carrying it while we were walking around and no one had mentioned anything when we were inside. It wasn't very Disney for the security guard to just violently throw away her water bottle like that when she could've just politely told us that it wasn't allowed inside and we would've left with the water bottle or just understood and thrown it away ourselves. It was a very shocking and upsetting situation that kind of ruined our good experience there. Hopefully things improve next time. read more

2nd time visiting! I'm a big fan of Disney stuffs! Its awesome to see it during public exhibitions before auctions so you can see what they have and how much it worth it. Its really awesome & I bought few things like books, small sculpture, & others that are affordable under $100. Have parking street & small lot. Very friend staffs. Sometime some celebritiy show up as well if you ever pay attention ;) read more

Van Eaton Galleries - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Walking in immediately brought me to fantasy land! They have unbelievable items...so many to see! From the moment I walked in, I was in a state of awe. I could look for hours! They add new merchandise often. The employees are awesome! They're so knowledgeable and willing to spend lots of time talking about everything with mesmerized fans like me! read more

Hoo boy, strap in little doggies, and hide your wallets. I love this place. Discovered them through their website. Great stock, nice folks, they pack things nicely and are both kind and knowledgeable. Their auctions, though mostly unattainable for peasants like myself, are amazing and so worth enjoying if you're a fan of entertainment art. I really think Van Eaton is a wonderful gem, and one of the many wonderful, unique places in Los Angeles. read more

One of the most unique experiences of my entire life - to walk into Van Eaton is to be overwhelmingly surrounded by absolutely stunning, priceless works of art created by the insanely talented Disney artists of the 20th century. Even that feels like an understatement. I've been to every major art museum in the United States and this collection is by far the most inspiring - you can really feel the care and passion Walt and the artists had in making these animated films. If I were visiting Los Angeles I would absolutely put this gallery at the very top of the list - above LACMA, above the Getty, above Disneyland itself. read more

Repeat customer (about 25 items) and what is most important to me is the accuracy of the item descriptions (top notch, detailed, super accurate), the fair prices and the excellent service (items are extremely well packed, detailed emails and phone calls etc.). Their TRON cels have been out of this world beautiful and I've also bought some posters over the years. Thanks for the awesome service, I'll be back for more! read more

I've waited over two weeks since the incident described below to post this review. The people who run Van Eaton Gallery are not bad actors but I think this incident needs to see the light of day. In summary, Van Eaton Gallery (essentially by their own admission) just doesn't know how to run a modern, online supported auction. I received notification of an auction of Disney memorabilia to be conducted by Van Eaton. I was interested in one item in particular. Upon receipt of the auction notice, I went online to place a bid on that item, one week ahead of the live auction date. The first sign of trouble... the Gallery uses two separate online bidding tools, neither of which communicates bid information (dates of competing bids and bid amounts) to the other. As crazy as it may seem, if you are bidding on one of their online sites you (and apparently the Gallery) are unaware of bidding that may be taking place on the other online site. Go figure. After placing my online bid, on several occasions leading up to the live auction (and right up to hours before the start of the live auction), I received multiple email confirmations that I was the high bidder. Not satisfied with those confirmations, in an effort to further protect my bid, I attended the live auction. I introduced myself to multiple members of the Gallery's auction staff and informed them all of the item I was interested in and had placed a bid on. In person and just moments before the start of the live auction, Gallery staff reconfirmed my lead bid status. During the live auction, there was no other bidding on the item. So you can imagine my surprise when I got home to find an email from the Gallery informing me that I had been outbid by an identical bid (not even a higher bid) allegedly placed online (with the other online bidding tool employed by the Gallery) prior to my bid! After reviewing with Gallery staff, in much more detail that provided in this review, all of the facts, every proffered explanation by the Gallery as to the nature and existence of this mystery bid was factually incorrect. This is not only an affront to me as a bidder who expects a fair and open auction but should be of concern to anyone considering consigning items to the Gallery. The Gallery's processes simply eliminate the ability to have a fair and open auction, to the detriment of both buyers and consignors. (Clearly had I known of a competitive bid, I would have bid higher and so might the other bidder. The essence of an auction.) I am also concerned that something else might be afoot here. The Gallery made it very clear to me that the 'other' bidder was a well known customer of the Gallery. (In contrast, I was bidding with Van Eaton for the first time.) Could it be that the Gallery always intended for this item to be 'directed' to its more valued customer? Let's leave it at that and let the reader draw his/her own conclusion(s). Until Van Eaton rights the ship, my advice is to steer clear. There are other places to find Disney memorabilia. read more

I had a great experience selling a Disney item to this gallery. I dealt directly with Mike Van Eaton and he was nice, straightforward and knowledgeable. The gallery is jam packed with Disney art, animation and artifacts. Van Eaton Galleries should definitely be on your list of places to go if you are interested in Disney and/or animation art. read more

I came here not to long ago trying to sell one of my animation art piece and left unsatisfied so note:They're mainly interested in animation art and they don't just buy ANYTHING and I thought I had something good. The only thing the lady that worked in the front could say was " mikes not here so you have to wait for him to be back" so you should call ahead of time if you're just going to walk in here.... Couldn't answer a question about the piece for me without him... Not a single thing about my piece.. And on their website it says they would help find somewhere else for you to take it but...ugh not even tha!!t. I have a nice Disney animation art I'll have to take elsewhere. read more

Recently completed a long distance transaction with owner who was fair with amount offered for my art and expeditious about payment.

They've been nothing but solid to me. Online, in house, eBay, or at a con. Nice people. Prices are what they are. They have stuff I want so they have a good eye. read more

Had nothing but a pleasurable experience with them. Van Eaton definitely knows how to cater to the cartoon animation fanatics such as myself. Whether it's popular or obscure animation, they always have me saying, "I didn't think they'd have ever have that!" when I see something added into their store. read more

Mike Van Eaton and Van Eaton Galleries are a trusted source for animation artwork. They carry some of the most unique and rare pieces available. I highly recommend this vendor for high quality animation art work. read more