And… it’s showtime! We just wrapped “Make It, Save it, Share it, Spend it” — the latest episode for Ms. Money’s Classroom, a financial literacy resource created by Rockland Trust Bank. Feel free to groove along; we guarantee you’ll pick up the lyrics pretty quickly.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve received funding from a longtime friend and supporter of the studio to work on a brand new animated short film.  

Set on the wintry borderlands between America and Canada, the film is in some ways nothing new, as it’s simply about love and loss. But, to paraphrase the late, great film critic Roger Ebert, it’s how it’s about love and loss that makes it unique. 

We’ll be sharing production updates throughout the coming year. In the meantime, enjoy concept art created by Quebec, Canada-based artist Andi Gunn, who also happens to be my mom. 

Early this year, as I was researching the next episode of our art history series, The Unexplored, I happened upon a story that took my breath away. 

During World War II, a pair of cunning and resourceful women risked absolutely everything to undermine the Nazi war effort using art and subterfuge. Their story reminds us how, in the battle for hearts and minds, art can question the status quo and challenge existing power structures. 

As a dark period of history begins to echo in our own time, their bravery can inspire us and call us to action. 

Thanks to the generous support of George Bard, and our collaboration with the Jersey Heritage Collection and The Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive, the story of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore is now live for all to view. 

And in case you missed Episode One, “What Were They Trying to Tell Us?” takes an artistic journey from Prehistory to the Baroque. Along the way you’ll meet women artists who changed the way we see the world. Prepare to be fascinated!