Welcome back to Nib and Ink Fest, which runs throughout the month of May 2026!

If you’re interested in attending an event live to chat or ask questions to the panelist(s), join an event via the Zoom room. Zoom links can be found in each event’s individual listing. If you’re just interested in watching a chat-less mirror stream or watching the VOD of an event that’s already run, check out our YouTube channel.

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  • Credits: Art by Jey Pawlik An illustration with the title "Nib and Ink Fest 2026 - Join us for our opening ceremony on May 1st 5pm EDT" Two super cool mascots, Nibford (a dip pen) and Inking (an ink pot) are riding in at top speeds on their skateboard. Inkling: Let's get this party STARTED! Nibford: RADICAL!

    Opening Ceremony 2026

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    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81156808045?pwd=dSElrJFmnKjwUzC6r75jmyJfnBnxz0.1

    Let’s kick off our month long online fest! Hear a bit about what’s coming up for our panels and workshops, get oriented with the NIF website and Marketplace, and hear a few words from the Steering Committee! Click here to watch on Youtube.

  • A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Basics of Worldbuilding Workshop", hosted by panellist Adrien Bryter on Sunday May 3rd @ 2PM EDT on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: nif.cartoonist.coop

    Basics of Worldbuilding Workshop

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89807833926?pwd=D9uzO013GQcat8gcb3LdiSJ553evHh.1

    Learn about the basics of creating a rich, three dimensional world for your works to be set in. Topics include: where to start, building a history, what details can help you develop your world, and how to utilise different real-world influences. This event is intended for creators of all kinds of works, whether you’re just […]

  • 5th Annual Minicomic Awards

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    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81860325826?pwd=V2ZaGMViwxrNQtMbzhcHbmuKTlcDgo.1

    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. Join us for the FIFTH edition of this prestigious award with presenter Mary Shyne! Read more at https://mca.cartoonist.coop/.

  • A graphic for “Nib & Ink Fest 2026” which is written as a title. Inkling, holding a skateboard, announces, “Come draw things to a close at our closing ceremony!” Nibford is doing a trick on their own skateboard, shouting, “Be there!” The date is listed at the bottom: May 31, 5:00-6:00pm EDT

    Closing Ceremony 2026

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    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83143374955?pwd=Goxui4z1WTdNeY2FFilSISoc6mK9GK.1

    It’s a wrap-up show! Hear about some of our favorite parts of this year’s Nib & Ink Fest as we go over Marketplace highlights, an Events recap, and hear what’s next for Cartoonists United!