Quick update on 24 Hour Comics Day this Saturday: So far we have 16 comic book creators who have sent email commitments for the event. Again, if you want to guarantee yourself a seat shoot me an email at testtubecomics@yahoo.com. We’ll squeeze in anyone who shows up, they just might have to settle for a spot on the floor until someone else leaves their spot at a table. Speaking of which, we do have quite a few tables being brought in by various people but we could always use a couple more just to be safe. I’ll be at Artlandish from 4:30 to about 5:30 getting somethings set up, any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have any artwork from previous events that you would like displayed either bring it by then or email me a copy and I will try to get it hung up.
Please try to be at the event by 11:30 at the latest so you can get settled in and acquainted with your area. We will start right at noon. Suggested items to bring would be healthy snacks such as fruit and granola bars. Try to avoid caffeine for as long as possible as it will cause you to tire out sooner than later. Try to pace yourself to one page an hour if you’re aiming for the whole 24 pages; skipping pencils and going straight to inking can help sometimes. Other tips can be found at the official 24 hour comics website.
We’ll probably figure out dinner the night of the event. With so many local restaurants around us we’ll have a variety to chose from. Breakfast Sunday will most likely be at Ernie’s as it is right down the street (it’s pretty affordable and they have great coffee!).
I am very excited about the event this year and I hope you all are as well. Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday!
Cartoonist Joe Wos is coming to town to present his Once Upon a Toon program. He will be presenting one program at the Columbia Public Library on September 21 from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. in the Children’s area. He will also be presenting the program at the Intersection on September 22 from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Here’s more from the library website:
Joe Wos never fails to amaze and entertain with his quick wit and lightning-fast drawings of original stories, classic fables and folk tales. This unique one-man show combines storytelling with quick-draw cartooning yielding 20 or more original drawings per show. Families, ages 4 and older.
Side note: I forgot to mention that James Mouser taught a couple of creative cartooning classes at the Library this summer. One was in Callaway on July 14th, and one was August 13th in Columbia.
Cartoonist Joe Wos is coming to town to present his Once Upon a Toon program. He will be presenting one program at the Columbia Public Library on September 21 from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. in the Children’s area. He will also be presenting the program at the Intersection on September 22 from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Here’s more from the library website:
Joe Wos never fails to amaze and entertain with his quick wit and lightning-fast drawings of original stories, classic fables and folk tales. This unique one-man show combines storytelling with quick-draw cartooning yielding 20 or more original drawings per show. Families, ages 4 and older.
Side note: I forgot to mention that James Mouser taught a couple of creative cartooning classes at the Library this summer. One was in Callaway on July 14th, and one was August 13th in Columbia.
Our meeting at Artlandish last weekend went really well. Everyone seems really excited about the event this year! We do have about 12-13 confirmed participants this year. Again, please email me at testtubecomics@yahoo.com to guarantee yourself a spot at a table. If you don’t send an email you can still participate, you just might have to settle for a spot on the floor until a table seat opens up.
We seem to have enough volunteers to bring power strips and even a small fridge, and the bar stools that were there when we walked through the space will still be there. The main thing we need right now are tables. If you or someone you know has a folding or card table that they are able to bring, please let us know!
Set up for the event will be Friday, October 2nd. I will update with a specific time when we get closer to the event. Looking forward to having another eventful 24 Hour Comics Day in Columbia!
The headliners will be featured in presentations as well as a Q&A session on Saturday in the Uptown Theater. Toonfest guests can see their works on display as well as the works of a variety of cartoonists in the Cartoon Show at the Masonic Temple. The family fun will also include live music, the Toonfest silent auction, giveaways, plenty of food and beverages, exhibits, the Princess and Pirates in training and, of course, the annual Walt Disney Hometown Toonfest Parade down Main Street USA featuring marching bands, floats, Queens, Princesses and Pirates.
Want to know more about how 24 Hour Comics Day works? Curious about the new location? Do you just like to attend meetings?
Come to Artlandish Gallery on September 12th at 1:00 to find out the “whats” and “hows”! The Info Meeting should be brief and a great way to get an idea of what participants should expect and need to bring. If you cannot attend but still want to be involved or have any questions, please feel free to contact me – testtubecomics@yahoo.com.
REMINDER – The ONLY way to guarantee yourself a seat at the event is to pre-register via email. So far we only have 2 signed up. If you do not pre-register seats will be given on a first come, first served basis. Again, please email me at testtubecomics@yahoo.com if you want to guarantee yourself a seat. Thanks!
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commitments for the event. Again, if you want to guarantee yourself a seat shoot me an email at testtubecomics@yahoo.com. We’ll squeeze in anyone who shows up, they just might have to settle for a spot on the floor until someone else leaves their spot at a table. Speaking of which, we do have quite a few tables being brought in by various people but we could always use a couple more just to be safe. I’ll be at Artlandish from 4:30 to about 5:30 getting somethings set up, any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have any artwork from previous events that you would like displayed either bring it by then or email me a copy and I will try to get it hung up.
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