Longtime Toronto Sun political cartoonist Andy Donato passed Tuesday a week after retiring from The Sun. He was 89. Donato began his cartooning career at the Toronto Telegram, publishing his first cartoon in 1964. After the Telegram folded in October 1971, Donato began drawing political cartoons the very next month at the newly established Toronto […]
Below is the schedule for the 2026 AAEC convention in Sacramento, Calif. All times are Pacific. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.: Swag Bag Grab and Check In Location: Citizen Hotel (926 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814) 7:00 p.m. — Welcome Dinner Location: Zelda’s Original Gourmet Pizza (1415 21st St., Sacramento, CA 95811; […]
Editorial cartoonist Andy Donato has passed away. Andrew Anthony (né Andrea Antonio) (Andy) Donato January 13, 1937 – September 15, 2026 The Toronto Sun is...
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.
