The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists has long championed those cartoonists who work for small and local news outlets, and once again in 2026 the AAEC is looking for the best in political cartooning. The Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning (named after the late Sacramento cartoonist)
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists has long championed those cartoonists who work for small
Kevin (KAL) Kallaugher is the winner of the 2026 Overseas Press Club Award for editorial
Join editorial cartoonists Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Ruben Bolling for Drawing the Line: An
Stan Kelly, editorial cartoonist for The Onion, makes his animation debut as a featured guest
Clay Jones, who last month was awarded the 2025 Babin Award for local cartooning, suffered
The Daily Cartoonist is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. First launched on October 5,
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall standA mighty woman with...
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.
