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SUMMARY:Comics Creative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We know comics are a form of radical self-expression\, but many of us don’t feel that way about our own. Join us for a workshop to challenge your writing and comic-making skills to create something beautiful\, rich\, and uniquely you. You will be guided step by step and finish with a one page comic that you never before thought you could make. \nWorkshop is 2 hours. Come with your preferred drawing materials. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Cartoonist Cooperative’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/comics-creative-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T143000
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SUMMARY:How to Print a Comic: A Prepress Panel
DESCRIPTION:What’s the right choice for binding your comic? What kinds of special effects do you want on the covers? What even is a DPI? This panel seeks to answer some of those questions and more. Book designers and pre-press workers Carina Taylor and Hye Mardikian will speak to moderator Joan Zahra Dark about what you might want to look for when printing your comic\, or if you’re working with a publisher. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/how-to-print-a-comic-a-prepress-panel/
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry,Craft/Technique,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Make a Newsletter Your Fans Love to Read
DESCRIPTION:How do you make a newsletter that your fans want to read? This panel is for you! In How to Make a Newsletter Your Fans Love to Read\, this informational panel will cover the basics of starting\, running\, and maintaining a newsletter to share your work and build community with your readers. If you have never run a newsletter before\, or if you want to brush up your current one\, be sure to tune in! This panel will be an hour long – 45 minutes of the presentation\, and 15 minutes of Q&A. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/how-to-make-a-newsletter-your-fans-love-to-read/
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Q&A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T070000
DTSTAMP:20260507T073958
CREATED:20250425T220724Z
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SUMMARY:!!CANCELLED!! The Hand Behind the Pen: Analogue Art in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been cancelled due to the presenter’s personal circumstances. We hope to reschedule it in the future!\nWe live in an age of computerized everything. Technology has made creating and distributing comics easier than ever before\, but just like an EC horror story with an ironic twist every new development comes with a brand new problem. The internet has made it easier to share work\, but also easier to steal it. The ceaseless grind of social media algorithms and webcomic engagement metrics causes some artists to feel like they’re just churning out content instead of making art.nnIs it any wonder that many people choose to take a less technological approach? In this talk Joseph Hewitt will discuss the ways various creators have gone analogue for every step in the comicking process\, from cartooning in traditional media to offline production and distribution. Both the advantages and challenges of a low tech approach will be examined. What does it mean to be an analogue artist in the 21st century? This talk is intended for creators\, aspiring creators\, and people who want to see how sausage gets made.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/the-hand-behind-the-pen-analogue-art-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T190000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain - Supporting Creatives By Doing Jobs You've Never Heard About
DESCRIPTION:A freelancer’s perspective from behind the curtain of subscription campaigns\, building online presence\, social media\, and support work. There is a lot to being a creative\, especially as you build a progressively bigger following. From making canned messages\, evergreen and supplemental content creation\, templates\, and a directory of fan mail answers are all on the table for a freelancer to step in to take over. It’s a job that not a lot of people know about and businesses big or small can benefit from knowing about these practices and having the right structure can make it easier if the time comes to onboard a freelancer or just make your life easier running your own online business going forward. A one hour minute presentation about work as a freelancer in the non-glamorous creative support. \nPresented by FireCatRich. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/behind-the-curtain-supporting-creatives-by-doing-jobs-youve-never-heard-about/
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
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SUMMARY:Tabling at Conventions for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:You got accepted to your first event! Great! Now what are you going to bring? Tune in for this panel\, Tabling at Conventions for Beginners\, to get the 101! In this panel we will cover everything from types of events\, what to bring with you\, emergency supplies\, presentation\, and table etiquette. So if you’re totally clueless on where to begin\, this panel is for you. There will be 45 minutes of the presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A. \nPresented by Kelci D Crawford. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/tabling-at-conventions-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry,Education,Q&A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:Michael Walsh Comic Portfolio Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Professional Artist and Writer\, Michael Walsh\, will give a detailed review of your portfolio and provide areas of improvement and advice on next steps. \nSubmit your portfolio for review here: Michael Walsh Portfolio Review Submissions. Please include a mix of primarily interior pages and a few covers or pin-ups drawn in a consistent style. Your portfolio should have a maximum of 12 of your best sample works. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/michael-walsh-comic-portfolio-reviews/
CATEGORIES:Portfolio Review
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T183000
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SUMMARY:The Dangers of Influence\, and the Unintentional Artist
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on artists and how they shape society. This panel is intended for all artists that create for a global audience. \n(Unfortunately\, the Co-op is unable to provide a VOD of this event. Thank you for your understanding!)
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/the-dangers-of-influence-and-the-unintentional-artist/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T153000
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SUMMARY:Creating Comics for IP
DESCRIPTION:Come join acclaimed comic creatives Jadzia Axelrod\, Preeti Chhibber\, Steve Lieber\, and Stephanie Williams in a panel moderated by Zoe Tunnell as they discuss their experiences creating comics for IP at powerhouses like Marvel\, DC\, and more. If you’re a comics creative curious how to get your own foot in the door in comics IP and are curious what challenges you might face when professionally playing in established sandboxes\, then this is the panel for you! \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/creating-comics-for-ip/
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry,Education,Q&A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T073958
CREATED:20250425T220741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T201152Z
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SUMMARY:What Art School Didn't Teach You: A Crash Course in Artist Business Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Art schools teach a lot about art\, but sometimes don’t teach how to make it into a career. Join this crash course to learn how to make your art work for you with basic lessons and tips on finances\, building a company and brand\, business best practices\, and how to market yourself and your work\, along with resources on how to learn more! This is a great workshop for recent grads\, cartoonists early in their career\, or those who need a refresher. \nCatch a replay of this event on the Co-op’s YouTube channel!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/what-art-school-didnt-teach-you-a-crash-course-in-artist-business-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
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SUMMARY:Minicomic Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Minicomic Awards is an annual virtual showcase founded by cartoonists Leslie Hung and Sloane Leong that spotlights the unique\, challenging\, and under-recognized work in this short form medium. \nOur judges for 2025 are: Barbara Benas\, Ashanti Fortson\, Gigi Murakami\, Cam Marshall\, Evan Dahm\, Arpad Okay\, and Madeline McGrane. Our MC this year is Starfishface! \nThe categories are: general fiction\, general nonfiction\, horror\, scifi\, fantasy\, romance\, and humor. \nBig thanks to all of our award sponsors! \nTo learn more about the awards\, visit https://cartoonist.coop/the-minicomic-awards/ ! Thumbnail art by MimiTheAlpaca. Event will be streamed on our Youtube channel with a Zoom link available one hour before. \nCatch a replay of the Minicomic Awards 2025 here!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/minicomic-awards-2025/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
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SUMMARY:Nib & Ink Fest Opening Ceremony!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off our month long online fest! Hear a bit about what’s coming up for our panels and workshops\, a few words from the Steering Committee\, and a keynote speech from Mariah-Rose Marie\, author of COOK LIKE YOUR ANCESTORS: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO INTUITIVE COOKING WITH RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD and the upcoming A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS\, and GO BACK & GET IT. \nCatch a replay of the Opening Ceremony here! \n 
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/nib-ink-fest-opening-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T000000
DTSTAMP:20260507T073958
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SUMMARY:Becca Carey Lettering Portfolio Reviews
DESCRIPTION: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. Those who’d like a review will send a pdf of 5-10 pages and Becca will provide notes and critiques to help improve their lettering. Notes will be in the form of a marked up PDF. Becca will provide 15 portfolio reviews over the course of the month of May. \nIf you’d like to submit your lettering portfolio for review\,  please follow this link to the submission portal!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/becca-carey-lettering-portfolio-reviews/
CATEGORIES:Portfolio Review
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T235900
DTSTAMP:20260507T073958
CREATED:20250427T004039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T015438Z
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SUMMARY:Webcomic Portfolio Reviews by Screen Tones
DESCRIPTION:Portfolio reviews are common in the world of print comics\, but what about webcomics? The creators of the Screen Tones Webcomic podcast are taking sign-ups for WEBCOMIC PORTFOLIO REVIEWS from May 1-9\, where you can show us your work. We’ll review throughout the month\, and then send you our email summary on May 31 of the most engaging parts we find\, as well as facets to hone to retain readership\, increase reader understanding for parts that may be confusing\, and other recommendations to help you meet your creative vision and goals! To sign up and get more detail\, visit https://www.screentonescast.com/portfolio-reviews
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/webcomic-portfolio-reviews-by-screen-tones/
CATEGORIES:Portfolio Review,Webcomics
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