NEWS - HOLLYWOOD, CA., USA
July 2011 – Press Release:
George Westmore Research Library & Museum – New Location
The George Westmore Research Library & Museum has moved to its new location in Burbank, California directly across the street from NBC Television and Warner Brothers Studio. The research library is proud to be in the center of the new Media District, between nearby neighbors the Disney Cable Network and the Warner Brothers Ranch. The complex is located among the sprawling classrooms at Westmore Makeup Academy of Cosmetic Arts, this gives direct access to the next generation of makeup artist.
Marvin G. Westmore, Founder & CEO of the Library & Museum commented;
“This new location provides us with an opportunity to serve the needs of the community, along with the film industry, giving everyone a foundation as well as an appreciation for makeup and hair design as a lasting cultural art form.”
Marvin’s Grandfather George Westmore was responsible for founding the very first makeup department at a motion picture studio in 1917. Prior to that time, actors in film production came from stage performance work, and in most cases applied their own or assisted their fellow actors with makeup application.
In the history of the modern American movies, there are but few legacies of makeup artists. Only one family features four working generations: The Westmore’s of Hollywood. With ties to virtually every studio in the annals of cinema, the Westmore’s created classic beauty makeups back to the earliest years of silent film.
Learn more about the history of Makeup by visiting one of the many Westmore Makeup “Official” Sites and join the Westmore Twitter WebSite @
http://www.WestmoreMuseum.com
http://www.Twitter.com/WestmoreMuseum
The Research Library & Museum is open by appointment only.
