NIB & INK FESTIVAL 2026

Nib & Ink Fest returns May 1st, 2026! If you’re interested in submitting an event or programming idea to be held during NIF 2026, our submission window for programming proposals will be held from September 1st, 2025 through October 1st, 2025. For more details, please see our Submissions Hub!

In the meantime, you can watch replays of NIF 2025 events at the Cartoonist Cooperative’s YouTube channel.

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A graphic announcing "Becca Carey Lettering Portfolio Reviews" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 featuring panelist Becca Carey. The panel description reads, "Becca Carey will be reviewing and providing critiques of lettering portfolios. All skill levels welcome. New and established. If you're a cartoonist lettering your own art of have an interest in becoming a professional letterer. " An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

Becca Carey Lettering Portfolio Reviews

Becca Carey will be reviewing and providing critiques of lettering portfolios. All skill levels welcome. New and established. If you’re a cartoonist lettering your own art of have an interest […]

A graphic announcing "Beginning to End: A Creative Process Conversation" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 24th, 2025 at 1:00PM EST on Zoom featuring panelists Ashanti Fortson, Blue Delliguanti, Jasmine Walls, and Kody Okamoto with moderator Jessi Eoin. The panel description reads, "Whether it's for a webcomic, a self-published mini comic, a traditionally published graphic novel, or otherwise, each comic project has its own needs to meet its final form, and every comic creator has their own way of responding to that puzzle with their own creative process. Join our esteemed Cartoonist Co-op members Kody Okamoto (KEEPING TIME, RUBBER MATCH, DEMON BOY), Jasmine Walls (BROOMS, THE LAST SESSION, VIXEN: NYC), Blue Delliquanti (O HUMAN STAR, ADVERSARY, ACROSS A FIELD OF STARLIGHT), and Ashanti Fortson (LEAF LACE, THE HUE OF HEAVEN, SMALLNESS) as they discuss their own creative processes and how they approach new projects with fellow Co-op member and moderator Jessi Eoin (A LONG EVICTION, STARVED, NEW GARDEN). This event is suitable for comic creators of all experience levels and will include a Q+A with our panelists at the end." An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic nib pen both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

Beginning to End: A Creative Process Conversation

Whether it’s for a webcomic, a self-published mini comic, a traditionally published graphic novel, or otherwise, each comic project has its own needs to meet its final form, and every […]

A graphic announcing "Blender for Cartoonists (absolute beginner demo") for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 24th, 2025 at 6:00PM EST on Zoom featuring panelist Zach Hazard Vaupen. The panel description reads, "A quickstart overview of Blender for use in creating reference material for making comics. This workshop is intended for anyone who has ever wanted to learn 3D modeling/staging and has never used Blender before." An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

Blender for Cartoonists (Absolute Beginner Demo)

A quickstart overview of Blender for use in creating reference material for making comics. This workshop is intended for anyone who has ever wanted to learn 3D modeling/staging and has […]

A graphic announcing "NSFW & Adult Comics Portfolio Review") for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 25th, 2025 at 1:00PM EST on Zoom featuring panelists Nero Villagallos O'Reilly and Taylor Titmouse. The panel description reads, "Interested in making a name for yourself out in the wide, wide world of erotic comics? Thinking about applying to an adult anthology? Debuting your carefully written kinky webcomic? Seasoned professionals Nero Villagallos O'Reilly and Taylor Titmouse are available to give pointers to new creators and guidance to those looking to take their comics to the next level. Those requesting a review will have ~20 min of LIVE critique as they look through your portfolio, talk to you about your goals, and outline what your next steps might be!" An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

NSFW & Adult Comics Portfolio Review

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Interested in making a name for yourself out in the wide, wide world of erotic comics? Thinking about applying to an adult anthology? Debuting your carefully written kinky webcomic? Seasoned […]

A graphic announcing "Comics Mixtape Podcast Pilot Variety Show" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 25th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST on Zoom. Featuring panelists Yuki Clarke, AdamP, Kelci D Crawford, and Jeff Martin. The description reads, "The Co-op is launching a new podcast and wants you to tune in to its Pilot Episode! Check this out to listen interviews, dramatic comics readings, recommendations, technique chat, and more all contributed by and featuring our members! With it all wrapping up with a fun game show." An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

Comics Mixtape Podcast Pilot Variety Show

The Co-op is launching a new podcast and wants you to tune in to its Pilot Episode! Check this out to listen interviews, dramatic comics readings, recommendations, technique chat, and […]

A graphic announcing "The History of Comics Labor Organizing" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 24th, 2025 at 4:00PM EST on Zoom featuring panelist Yuki Clarke. The panel description reads, "An interactive presentation on the history of comics workers quest to organize and how efforts succeeded and failed over the century and what we can learn from their experiences to make a better comics world today." An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.

CANCELLED: The History of Comics Labor Organizing

An interactive presentation on the history of comics workers quest to organize and how efforts succeeded and failed over the century and what we can learn from their experiences to […]

A graphic announcing the "Nib & Ink Fest Closing Ceremony" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 31st, 2025 at 5:00PM EST on Zoom. The panel description reads “It’s a wrap-up show! Hear about some of our favorite parts of the first-ever NIF, what’s next for the Co-op and a BIG announcement you don’t want to miss!” There is a link to the NIF site: https://nif.cartoonist.coop/. In the image next to the title of the event, an anthropomorphic inkwell is hopping excitedly, sharing their ideas with an anthropomorphic nib holder who is writing their ideas down on comic pages. A thought bubble hovers above both their heads showing hearts, stars, and an exclamation point, indicating they share the same ideas and are creating together.
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Nib & Ink Fest Closing Ceremony!

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It’s a wrap-up show! Hear about some of our favorite parts of the first-ever Nib & Ink Fest, what’s next for the Cartoonist Cooperative and a BIG announcement you don’t […]

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NIF 2026 Comic and Event Submissions Window

NIF Marketplace, Webcomics Sampler, Oops All Comics! zine, and event programming submissions open on September 1st at 12:00am ET and close on October 1st 2:59PM ET. For more details, please […]