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Keeping R.C. Harvey’s Legacy Alive | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/keeping-r-c-harveys-legacy-alive/July 18, 2022- Cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey was a prolific writer, and left behind a treasure trove of material. The following was posted by Bob’s friend Jeremy Lambros over on facebook, and we’re passing along his requests: “We have lost one of the most unique and lively voices in comics and...
Clay Jones the 2022 Recipient of the RFK Award | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/clay-jones-the-2022-recipient-of-the-rfk-award/May 24, 2022- A big congrats to Clay Jones, this year’s recipient of the Cartoon Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization. The judges stated, “Jones deftly and courageously covers the themes of human rights and racial equality throughout his work. His uniquely energetic style makes him a standout.” Founded by...
Call for cartoons! Short deadline alert! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-cartoons-short-deadline-alert/March 8, 2021- The AAEC has been asked by Counterpoint to spread the word about Be An Arts Hero, a push by the arts & cultures sector for direct government support of creatives during the time of coronavirus. (Think a WPA for COVID-19). Details are below. If you’re interested, get moving: DEADLINE IS...
The AAEC announces its annual awards | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-aaec-announces-its-annual-awards/October 5, 2020- This weekend saw the 2020 CXC Festival move ahead — online and virtual as with everything else this year — and the event acted as sort of a de facto gathering for the AAEC, which had to cancel their own convention back in May. AAEC President Kevin Siers made a pre-recorded...
Cartoonists Rights Network sounds alarm on threats facing cartoonists | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-rights-network-sounds-alarm-on-threats-facing-cartoonists/June 15, 2020- In the wake of the global pandemic, journalist and human rights groups are sounding the alarm and issuing the most dire warnings about cartoonists’ security and freedom since the Charlie Hebdo attack over five years ago. Cartoonists Rights Network International has joined with Cartooning for Peace, Cartoon Movement and other free...
Rights groups call for detained cartoonist to be released | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/rights-groups-call-for-detained-cartoonist-to-be-released/June 15, 2020- The Cartoonists Rights Network International has appealed to the Bangladeshi government to release a political cartoonist. Ahmed Kabir Kishore was arrested over a month ago as a critic of the country’s response to COVID-19, and is scheduled for a “hearing” sometime in June. CRNI’s Terry Anderson and other leaders of free...
International groups call on Trump to speak up for press freedom | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/international-groups-call-on-trump-to-speak-up-for-press-freedom/June 15, 2020- The Cartoonists Rights Network International has joined with 72 journalist and press freedom organizations calling on Donald Trump to “commend, rather than condemn, the media and ensure their protection from the unprecedented attacks they have faced while reporting on nation-wide protests demanding social and racial justice, particularly for Black communities.”...
Media Freedom Rapid Response: Cartoonists are being targeted for their work | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/media-freedom-rapid-response-cartoonists-being-targeted-for-work/June 15, 2020- The Cartoonists Rights Network International has joined with the Media Freedom Rapid Response consortium to warn cartoonists that they are being targeted by governments looking to use the pandemic as an excuse to suppress free speech. The following rapid response report looks at things within the European Union and its...
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library throws open their collection (online) | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/billy-ireland-cartoon-library-throws-open-their-collection-online/April 24, 2020- Cartoonists have always known it is worth traveling to The Ohio State University just to see The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. But now that the long-time Columbus, OH, mecca is closed to the public for the foreseeable future, what are fans of the cartoon arts to do? Luckily,...
Cartoonists for the Cause — Covid relief fundraisers | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-for-the-cause-covid-relief-fundraisers/April 16, 2020- Two Pennsylvania cartoonists are offering signed art in fundraisers and auctions to help out local institutions. Philadelphia’s Signe Wilkinson is offering signed prints of her cartoons in exchange for contributions to one of the funds helping beleaguered health care workers. Signe supports Temple University Hospital which, she notes, “really stepped up when...
VIRTUAL CARTOONING: Matt Wuerker live online on April 1 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/virtual-cartooning-matt-wuerker-live-online-on-april-1/March 31, 2020- Cartooning school is in session! POLITICO cartoonist Matt Wuerker will be holding a free virtual workshop Wednesday, April 1st (appropriately enough). The online event kicks off at noon. Matt is one of the best caricaturists working today, so this should be good. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5383528193767815436?source=moderator+social Here’s a short look at the cartoonist...
Joel Pett steps down as CRNI President; Matt Wuerker takes reins | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/pett-steps-down-as-crni-president-wuerker-takes-reins/March 4, 2020- From the Cartoonists Rights Network International comes the following announcements: https://cartoonistsrights.org/crni-president-joel-pett-retires/ After some fifteen years in the role Joel Pett—multi-award winning editorial cartoonist for the Lexington Herald Leader—has decided to retire from the Presidency of Cartoonists Rights Network International’s board of directors. Cartoonists from across the world can attest...
Keith Knight on the road again | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/keith-knight-on-the-road-again/February 18, 2020- “That’s been the problem with the conversation about race. It’s been dictated by the fact that whenever white people feel uncomfortable, it stops, which is about 5.2 seconds” says Keith Knight, in a talk at VCU last week. The popular cartoonist is currently on an East Coast tour with his...
Call for submissions: International Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-submissions-international-cartoon-competition/February 12, 2020- Cartooning for Peace’s International Cartoon Competition is here. From Cartoon Movement’s Tjeerd Royaards comes the following call for submissions: We are very happy and proud to announce that Cartoon Movement, in partnership with Cartooning for Peace, is launching an international cartoon competition for the World Press Freedom Conference 2020. We would be...
A call for help for cartoonist Jerry Holbert | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/a-call-for-help-for-jerry-holbert/January 7, 2020- Some of you may have seen the news about Jerry Holbert, the long-time staff cartoonist for the Boston Herald. Jerry has been struck down by a rare and incurable form of dementia, and the effects on him and family have been devastating: https://www.dailycartoonist.com/…/ed-op-cartoonist-jerry-h…/ Out of desperation, the family has launched...
Start the year off supporting a good cause | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/start-the-year-off-supporting-a-good-cause/January 2, 2020- Per his last wishes, donations of funds in Tom Spurgeon’s name can now be made to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum in support of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) programming. This annual festival has become a key destination for cartoonists in just 5 short years. The AAEC and its...
Cartoonist celebrates four decades of drawing | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonist-celebrates-four-decades-of-drawing/August 8, 2018- Editorial cartoonist Dan Saad celebrates the 40+ years of his career with a fundraiser for a special cause. Saad will deliver a presentation on cartoons and the creative process at 6:30 p.m. August 23 at The News-Herald office in Southgate, MI. The event is free, but donations will be accepted for...
Canadian tribute cartoon stolen by t-shirt manufacture | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/canadian-tribute-cartoon-stolen-by-t-shirt-manufacture/April 19, 2018- After the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, when 16 members of a youth hockey team were killed in a bus crash, Canadian cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon drew a tribute that was shared by millions online. And then a T-shirt company halfway around the world began using the image without MacKinnon's permission… the cartoonist...
Cartoonist alert — Call for submissions #2 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonist-alert-call-for-submissions-2/February 26, 2018- 18th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition! This year's theme is "The High Price of a Free Press" Press freedom around the world is in danger as journalists are threatened by government censorship, organised crime and commercial pressures. Online content is being controlled by a handful of Internet companies whose...
Cartoonist’s “trial” begins today in Equatorial Guinea | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-trial-begins-today-in-equatorial-guinea/February 27, 2018- [UPDATE: After the trumped up charges were dropped, cartoonist Ramon Esono Ebale was finally been released on March 7. CRNI has the details: https://cartoonistsrights.org/ramon-esono-ebale-released-from-prison/ ] The AAEC supports cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé during his fraudulent trial by an oppressive Equatorial Guinea government. Here are the particulars of his situation, republished from the...
A statement on Musa Kart and the oppression of journalists in Turkey | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/a-statement-on-musa-kart-and-the-oppression-of-journalism-in-turkey/May 7, 2018- The oft-repeated statement “an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us” applies to political cartoonists worldwide after Turkish cartoonist Musa Kart was sentenced to prison. Why should Americans care about the fate of a satirist who mocked his president in a country half way around...
Cartoonists “celebrate” World Press Freedom Day | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-celebrate-world-press-freedom-day/May 3, 2018- May 3rd is #WorldPressFreedomDay — to mark the occasion, here are the winners of this year's World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition. Lot of blood, sweat & tears here. http://bado-badosblog.blogspot.com/2018/05/18th-world-press-freedom-international.html...
Cartoonists and Press Freedom at Davos | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-and-press-freedom-at-davos/January 28, 2019- Last week Patrick Chappatte was in Davos for the World Economic Forum, where he helped put together a "Cartooning for Peace" exhibit. He wrote, "It was a chance to showcase the work of the Geneva Foundation I co-founded with Plantu, and whose honorary chair was Kofi Annan (that’s a separate entity...
And now, a huge thanks to two departing friends of the AAEC | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/and-now-a-huge-thanks-to-two-departing-friends-of-the-aaec/March 22, 2019- This month, the AAEC will be saying goodbye to two people who were key to keeping the association going for almost two decades. Wanda Nicholson has the honor of being the longest serving General Manager in the 60+ years of the association. (Actually we’re not sure that’s an honor, but...
Like owning original art? Now you have two chances to add to your collection! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/like-owning-original-art-now-you-have-two-chances-to-add-to-your-collection/May 1, 2019- There are two — count them, two! — auctions of original cartoon art going on this week, and in both cases the proceeds go to good causes. First up, an online auction benefiting the "Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press." The auction closes Tuesday, May 7. Click here for complete...
Unified Front | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/unified-front/August 15, 2018- Tomorrow, August 16, 2018, hundreds of newspapers across the country will be uniting in confronting and denouncing Donald Trump's constant assault on the free press. Editorials cartoonists nationwide will be joining in defense of the First Amendment (cartoons have already begun to appear in the above feed.) Lead by the...
Imprisoned cartoonist honored with Courage Award | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/imprisoned-cartoonist-honored-with-courage-award/November 8, 2017- Ramón Esono Ebalé received the CRNI "Courage in Editorial Cartooning" award Saturday night during the Association for American Editorial Cartoonists' convention closing banquet Saturday at Hofstra University in Long Island. Ebalé's family accepted the award on his behalf, as the cartoonist is still imprisoned without charges in Equatorial Guinea. Michael...
Open Letter to the President of Equatorial Guinea: Release Artist and Writer Ramón Esono Ebalé | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/open-letter-to-the-president-of-equatorial-guinea-release-artist-and-writer-ramon-esono-ebale/November 17, 2017- The AAEC has joined with 18 other organizations in calling for the immediate release of cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé, currently held against his will by the government of Equatorial Guinea. November 15, 2017 An Open Letter to the President of Equatorial Guinea: Release Artist and Writer Ramón Esono Ebalé Mr....
A special request from the NCS | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/a-special-request-from-the-ncs/October 20, 2017- Our friends at the National Cartoonist Society are sending out a call to all cartoonists: They will be hosting a special fundraiser in November to help those affected by all the hurricanes this year, and are asking for donations of original or signed art for auction. Here are the details:...
Two contests to kick off February | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/two-contests-to-kick-off-february/February 1, 2018- We got two, count 'em, two announcements to kick off February: #1 The 2018 Locher Award is now open for submissions, with an extended deadline this year of JUNE 15. The John Locher Memorial Award is a contest for aspiring cartoonists, ages 18-25, who draw on political and social topics....
Eaten Fish released! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/eaten-fish-released/December 18, 2017- Big news: After four years in a detention camp, cartoonist Ali Dorani (aka Eaten Fish) has been released. The young Iranian cartoonist has been the focus of international attention on his plight and the deplorable conditions in Australian-run refugee camps on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. Here is the press release...
Comics journalists focus on oppressed cartoonist | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/comics-journalists-focus-on-oppressed-cartoonist/December 12, 2017- Who is the political cartoonist arrested and held without charges in Equatorial Guinea? The Nib highlights the plight of Ramón Esono Ebalé. Reporting by by Dante Besong and Andy Warner: https://thenib.com/ramon-esono-ebale-obi-s-nightmare?utm_campaign=web-share-links&utm_medium=social&utm_source=link Meanwhile, over at PBS, there's more on the oppressed cartoonist, who was arrested for mocking the corrupt government of Equatorial...
How Eaten Fish was freed | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/how-eaten-fish-was-freed/December 22, 2017- There's a great bit of comics reporting in the Guardian today about how cartoonist Eaten Fish was freed from a refugee camp. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/22/spirited-away-from-the-clutches-of-our-immigration-regime-in-manus-eaten-fish-is-finally-free?CMP=share_btn_tw...
Petition in support of freedom of expression | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/petition-in-support-of-freedom-of-expression/January 26, 2011- The petition to support freedom of expression for cartoonists has collected 1500 signatures. If you haven't signed it yet, please consider doing so. ...
Cartoonists overseas | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonists-overseas/November 3, 2009- Cartoonists from the AAEC and NCS were part of good will tours overseas in October, from Mike Peters & Michael Ramirez with the USO in Iraq, to Daryl Cagle in the Middle East and North Africa. ...
Endowment honoring Corky Trinidad seeks funding | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/endowment-honoring-corky-trinidad-seeks-funding/June 19, 2009- By Belinda A. Aquino Today, the late Corky Trinidad would have reached the age of 70, and as far as we know, he never missed a deadline. Family, friends, colleagues and admirers have chosen this day to begin a campaign to memorialize Corky’s artistic and professional legacy. The “Friends of...
Kartoonists for Kids Kaper 2009 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/kartoonists-for-kids-kaper-2009/June 19, 2009- If memory serves me, this was the 7th annual trek to Sick Kids, aka Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. My wife Dawn is the dynamo behind the scenes, emailing, faxing, phoning, goading and reminding all those talented cartoonists who live within 50 miles to spend a couple of hours mesmerizing...
Saving Pease | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/saving-pease/June 19, 2009- By Dennis Myers Jefferson High School in Portland, Ore., was built in 1909, and recently a clean up of its storage room turned up several dozen pieces of art, many of them by New Deal-era artists like Otis Oldfield and Elinor Stone.Also found were the originals of 19 cartoons by...
‘Toonists Visit Troops | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/toonists-visit-troops/June 19, 2009- by Bill Castanier Bob Hope, the dean of overseas USO tours to entertain troops, was famous for deadpan jokes. A recent USO trip to Germany by eight cartoonists could have been grist for one of the late comedians patented gags, which may have gone something like this: Hope goes on...