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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Stan Kelly, editorial cartoonist for The Onion, makes his animation debut as a featured guest artist during the opening segment of The Simpsons. The 20-second segment will be part of “Treehouse of Horror XXXVI,” the latest installment of The Simpson’s annual Halloween special, airing October 19. Kelly, who has refused AAEC membership, declined to comment. […]
I don’t know that stupidity always wins, but I do know it has the inside track. The fad of biting into detergent pods passed by...
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.
