AAEC Mission Statement
-To support the profession of editorial cartooning in the United States on all platforms.
-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.
-To be a national and international leader for free speech, the foundation of political cartooning.
-To encourage and foster young editorial cartooning talent.
-To provide a common meeting ground for editorial cartoonists each year to exchange views, meet socially, and showcase creative and technological innovation.