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AAEC News Blog
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The AAEC has spent the last few weeks gearing up their social media presence, posting daily news about editorial cartoonists, comics journalism, and free speech issues. If you haven't already, go and follow us at all of the usual sites: https://www.facebook.com/editorialcartoon/ https://twitter.com/AAEC_Cartoonist https://www.tumblr.com/blog/editorialcartoonists https://www.instagram.com/editorialcartoonists/ And if you know any cartoonists — or anyone interested in politics, cartooning, freedom of the press, caricatures, current events, animation, or generally mocking those in power — invite them to follow our online updates. read more
Published: Mon, Jul 17, 2017 02:38 PM | Author: AAEC -
Dwane Powell talks cartoon on July 19
If you're anywhere near North Carolina this week, be sure to catch Dwane Powell's cartoon talk at the City of Raleigh Museum on Wednesday at 6pm. Indy Week as a peek here. read more
Published: Mon, Jul 17, 2017 11:42 AM | Author: AAEC -
Nick Anderson laid off from Houston Chronicle
In a facebook post Friday evening, Nick Anderson announced he has been laid off by the Houston Chronicle. Anderson, a Pulitizer-Prize winning political cartoonist, had been at the Hearst-owned paper since 2006. "I have an unfortunate announcement: Today is my last day at The Houston Chronicle. My position was eliminated. Much has been written about the reduction of staff editorial cartoonists at newspapers (along with print journalists in general) and today, the odds caught up with me. Ironically, thanks to social media, my cartoons are seen more widely than ever." Anderson, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005 while at... read more
Published: Sat, Jul 15, 2017 09:33 AM | Author: AAEC -
Cartoonist John Kovalic on productivity and creativity
Good interview with long-time AAEC stalwart and prolific cartoonist John Kovalic. Sure — full disclosure time — it's for a site that's advertising a product that he uses, but has some great insights into making the most of your workday, and finding the best time to create. https://freedom.to/blog/cartoonist-john-kovalic-productivity-focus-balance-creative/ read more
Published: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 01:35 PM | Author: AAEC -
2017 Convention Preview #3
Here are a few more of the things Matt Davies and Ann Telnaes are planning for The 2017 Political Cartoon & Satire Festival: On Friday November 3, Hofstra at noon we’ll board buses to drive us to NYC to the historic Society of Illustrators Club for a luncheon and a sit-down interview by Signe Wilkinson with the legendary illustrator Ed Sorel. After lunch we’ll head off to the Tribeca Film Festival Loft Space where we’ll see an animation showcase and a discussion about satire during the Trump presidency, moderated by Whoopi Goldberg, followed by a reception. If you're planning to... read more
Published: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 01:13 PM | Author: AAEC
Cartoon News, Courtesy Daily Cartoonist
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John Locher Award expanded to graphic journalists, web cartoonists
The John Locher Award has a new website and an expanded criteria for eligibility that includes graphic journalists and web cartoonists. Application for the award is now free. For full eligibility details, visit the new site. Entry deadline is April 15. read more
Published: Thu, Feb 18, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner -
Matt Bors’ The Nib lands at First Look Media
A nice development for Matt Bors’ The Nib. First Look Media today announced that they have partnered with award winning cartoonist Matt Bors on his irreverent comics publication, The Nib. Formerly part of the online platform Medium, The Nib will re-launch this summer through First Look Media as an independent daily publication and online newsletter. […] read more
Published: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner -
Egyptian cartoonist arrested for running website without a license
From the New York Times: An Egyptian cartoonist, whose work is occasionally critical of government figures, was arrested in the capital, Cairo, on Sunday and charged with running a webpage without a license, the country’s Interior Ministry said in a statement. The arrest of Islam Gaweesh appears to be part of an intensified clampdown on […] read more
Published: Mon, Feb 1, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner -
Peter Dunlap-Shohl publishes graphic novel about living with Parkinson”s disease
Former Anchorage Daily News editorial cartoonist Peter Dunlap-Shohl has published a new graphic novel entitled “My Degeneration: A Journey Through Parkinson’s.” From the Anchorage Daily News: When Peter Dunlap-Shohl, the former editorial cartoonist for the Anchorage Daily News, received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 43, he saw his whole world collapsing. Thirteen years later, […] read more
Published: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner -
Ann Telnaes and Signe Wilkinson appear on C-SPAN to discuss free speech after Charlie Hebdo anniversary
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Published: Sun, Jan 10, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner
