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 Daily Cartoonist is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. First launched on October 5, 2005, The Daily Cartoonist has covered the ever-changing cartooning landscape, documenting the rise of digital comics platforms, the decline of newspapers, the challenges facing editorial cartooning, and free speech issues. Founded by Alan Gardner, The Daily Cartoonist also features industry […]
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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.
