September 11-14, 2025The AAEC will be joining the line-up at this year’s Small Press Expo as part of our annual convention in September 2025. Registration is now open.
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The Comics Journal‘s Zach Rabiroff has published a 10,000-word piece on the current state of editorial cartooning in a hostile political (and media) environment. “Political Cartoonists on Facing Donald Trump, Again: ‘There is No Consensus Reality Anymore” includes in depth interviews with Ann Telnaes, Mike Luckovich, Al Goodwyn, Steve Brodner, Dan Perkins, Ted Rall, Jen […]
Below are some comic and cartoon books scheduled for October 2025 release (or so). Images and links from a variety of publishers and outlets, though...
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.
