We just spoke to one of our contributors to the book Cathlin Hidalgo-Polvani, wife of the founder of 1on1animation.com - Mike Polvani and she is part of a fundraiser for Martha Baxton to be held at Cal Arts. The event will be held at California Institute of the Arts on September 9th in the main gallery starting at 5:00pm. Martha Baxton was the secretary of the CalArts Character Animation program for years. Mrs. Baxton has been going through a difficult time following a stroke that her husband Larry suffered. Former students, including Cathlin, are rallying together and holding a silent auction Septemeber 9th to raise funds for her husband's hospital bills. Martha is fondly remembered by CalArts grads, who call her the "backbone" and "heart and soul" of the animation program, and describe her as "the den mother" to the animation students.
The auction website has details about how to contribute artwork for the event.