Each fall since its founding in 2015, Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) has convened the creators of leading comic strips, comic books and graphic novels in the capital city. Cartoon Crossroads Columbus announced who will be the new head of their organization.The organization said that Jay Kalagayan would become its second executive director. Kalagayan will fill […]
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking, “Cartoonists Run Amok,” is SOP.But this is an exhibit and greet & meet by NCS members of the Philadelphia Chapter Friday December 10 from 5–8:30pm, check out the National Cartoonists Society of Philadelphia’s gallery opening, curated by Moore’s own adjunct professor Andrea Beizer! Exhibit and sale of toons by […]
[T]he four official buttons of the 136th Winter Carnival were designed by local cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Cannon. He most recently designed the 2021 Minnesota State Fair poster. According to the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation: The Saint Paul Winter Carnival [since 1886] is the oldest winter festival in the United States. It predates […]
Beginning on October 27th and running through November 3rd of this year, the National Cartoonists Society and the NCS Foundation will hold a major art auction online, with all proceeds going to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The NCS has enlisted the help of Heritage Auctions, the industry leader in the field of comic […]
The Canada Post conversation with the editorial cartoonists honored this week is available. Serge Chapleau, Brian Gable, Bruce MacKinnon, Terry Mosher (Aislin) and Ian Macpherson (representing his father Duncan Macpherson) joined together for an entertaining discussion about their work, the industry and much more. Watch it here.
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists kicks off it’s annual convention tomorrow.ZoomFest ’21 features several virtual events that are open to the public on October 8 & 9, 2021. The morning of October 8 sees the AAEC partnering with the Association of Canadian Cartoonists and Canada Post to join with the honored cartoonists for the debut […]
Canada Post’s week of honoring editorial cartoonists continues with Duncan Macpherson. Duncan Macpherson is considered a giant of Canadian editorial cartooning. His witty cartoons challenged authority and tapped into public sentiment on domestic and world events while Macpherson himself helped reshape the trade for a generation of cartoonists. Among several firsts throughout his career, Macpherson […]
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists has released a preliminary schedule of their upcoming online-only convention.The Friday events (so far) are for members only, but Saturdays are open to the public and free.Saturday’s happenings, limited to 300 viewers for each event, include: The finalists for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Cartooning discuss this year’s […]
The South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society held their annual meeting at Salisbury, North Carolina’s Waterworks Visual Arts Center this past weekend. As mentioned here earlier Marcus Hamilton was there with his art exhibit “Two Dream Careers: From Illustrator to Cartoonist” and animator Eddie Pittman was there with his presentation. And they honored […]
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists have set the dates for their 2021 Convention. October 8 & 9, 2021 will be the dates for the convention. Like last year it will be virtual.From the AAEC: Join the editorial cartoonists of the AAEC for our virtual convention Oct. 8-9, 2021. Like everyone […]
Sunday is Ron’s day but we’re here for Marcus, the week day Dennis the Menace cartoonist.From The Salisbury (North Carolina) Post: On Thursday, Aug. 26, at 12:30 p.m., Marcus Hamilton will illuminate visitors to his artistic collections named, “Two Dream Careers: From Illustrator to Cartoonist,” now showing as part of Waterworks’ summer exhibition, IMAGINE. During […]
From Blog for Arizona: David Fitzsimmons is the cartoonist for the Arizona Daily Star. He will be roasted by former politicians Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, and District 2 Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom. I also know personally stand up comic attorney Nancy Stanley and former Tucson Citizen videographer Daniel Buckley who are evidently involved. Fundraiser […]
These days Red Ryder is less known for the comic strip than for the BB Gun. Even the upcoming Rodeo, now in its 71st year, is more famous than the comic.© Red Ryder Enterprises, Inc Comic strip (and comic book) writer Stan Lee was honored with a NYC street. © R. L. CrabbSpeaking of streets – […]
Al Hirschfeld: Life & Legacy of the Great American Caricaturist Al Hirschfeld’s drawings stand as one of the most innovative efforts in establishing the visual language of modern art through caricature in the 20th century. A self-described “characterist,” his signature work that was defined by a linear calligraphic style appeared in virtually every major publication […]
May 5 was determined to be National Cartoonists Day due to The (not yet) Yellow Kid’s debut in R. F. Outcault’s Hogan’s Alley in The New York World on May 5, 1895.In the 22 years since the day was created the celebration has slowly taken a low-key approach.But some cartoonist still celebrate.© Michael CavnaMichael Cavna […]