Annual Convention

Annual Convention September 11-14, 2025

The 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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CARTOONIST PROFILE

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General

First Name

Daniel

Last Name

Fenech

Publication

Primary Publication Name

Self-syndicated.

Profile

Bio

Daniel Fenech is an American cartoonist, animator, and entrepreneur.

Mr. Fenech graduated from the University Of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a degree in Radio, Television, and Film with an emphasis on motion picture directing and classical character animation.  He did his internship with the American Broadcasting Company (now a division of the Walt Disney Company.)

He is a  full regular member of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.  His cartoons have appeared in international and national media outlets including The Washington Post, USA Today, and the USA Today Network.

His cartoons have also been included in the book series “Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year” since 2001.

Dan Fenech has done pro bono work for organizations that promote animal welfare.  He also supports science, math, and engineering education.

He and his wife Linda enjoy traveling, hiking, and table tennis.

 

OUR MISSION

The mission of the AAEC is to champion and defend editorial cartooning and free speech as essential to liberty in the United States and throughout the world.

The AAEC aims to be an international leader in support of the human, civil, and artistic rights of editorial cartoonists around the world, and to stand with other international groups in support of the profession.


The Daily Cartoonist

CSotD: Unfortunate Complexities
CSotD: Unfortunate Complexities

There’s not much to add to or analyze in Jennings’ cartoon. Children are living as grotesque skeletons and dying in unconscionable numbers. The obvious, simple...


LOCHER FELLOWSHIP

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.


CARTOONS FOR THE CLASSROOM

Cartoons in Education

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.