Save the Date: 2026 AAEC Convention

September 17-20, 2026

The AAEC is returning to Sacramento, Calif. for its 2026 convention. Details coming soon!


 

2011 AAEC Convention – basic information

The 2011 AAEC Convention will be held at the  Poynter Institute and the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, in downtown St. Petersburg,  Florida, July 6 – 9, 2011.  

There is tons to do around Tampa Bay — beaches, museums, historic sites, shopping, hiking, kayaking.  And Disney World is just two-hours up  I-4.  Start planning and saving now.

We will have a bargain room rate of $95 per night — find yourself a  roommate, and you can pare that down to $47.50.  The Hilton was completely renovated from top to bottom in 2009, and it has a bitchin' lobby bar, a vast pool deck and poolside bar.

Plus, free parking for the AAEC!

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the AAEC is to champion and defend editorial cartooning and free speech as essential to liberty in the United States and throughout the world.

The AAEC aims to be an international leader in support of the human, civil, and artistic rights of editorial cartoonists around the world, and to stand with other international groups in support of the profession.


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Andy Donato – RIP
Andy Donato – RIP

Editorial cartoonist Andy Donato has passed away. Andrew Anthony (né Andrea Antonio) (Andy) Donato January 13, 1937 – September 15, 2026 The Toronto Sun is...


LOCHER FELLOWSHIP

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.


CARTOONS FOR THE CLASSROOM

Cartoons in Education

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.