R.I.P. Robert “Dreb” Drebelbis
In the AAEC, Bob “Dreb” Drebelbis is famous for throwing Doug Marlette out of the building. But he was also a cartoonist and a heck of an Air Force pilot.
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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In the AAEC, Bob “Dreb” Drebelbis is famous for throwing Doug Marlette out of the building. But he was also a cartoonist and a heck of an Air Force pilot.
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) has opened the window for submissions to compete for The 2025 Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in...
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.
