AAEC 2026 Convention Schedule
Kevin Necessary
September 16, 2026
Below is the schedule for the 2026 AAEC convention in Sacramento, Calif. All times are Pacific. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.: Swag
Jack Ohman was born on September 1, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ohman has been the editorial cartoonist and Deputy California Opinion Editor of The Sacramento Bee since 2013. He worked at The Oregonian from 1983-2012, the Detroit Free Press from 1982-1983, and The Columbus Dispatch from 1981-1982. Has been[...]
Read MoreBelow is the schedule for the 2026 AAEC convention in Sacramento, Calif. All times are Pacific. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.: Swag
Longtime Toronto Sun political cartoonist Andy Donato passed Tuesday a week after retiring from The Sun. He was 89. Donato began his cartooning career at
The Association of Canadian Cartoonists is hosting a “popup mini commando-style congress” September 25-26 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and you’re invited. Just days after the
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Editorial cartoonist Andy Donato has passed away. Andrew Anthony (né Andrea Antonio) (Andy) Donato January 13, 1937 – September 15, 2026 The Toronto Sun is...
The AAEC John Locher Memorial Fellowship is awarded each year to one early-career cartoonist whose work demonstrates clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics. Deadline to be considered is the end of March.
The Locher Fellow will receive a one-year Regular membership in the AAEC, be a guest of the CXC Festival — held every fall in Columbus, Ohio — and have the opportunity to meet with editorial cartoonists during the year of the Fellowship for portfolio reviews and career advice.
Every two weeks throughout the year, The Learning Forum and the AAEC offers CARTOONS FOR THE CLASSROOM, a free lesson resource for teachers discussing current events. Visit NIEonline.com for more lesson plans.