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Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2024

A2CAF 2024 Is On—June 15 & 16!
A2CAF is back and we’re overjoyed to be able to invite the world to join us at the Ann Arbor District Library this June.
You’ll be able to meet dozens of comics creators in Artists Alley, take part in comics-making workshops, cheer on cartoonists in our spectacular drawing competitions, browse and buy books, and if we do our jobs right, fall in love with comics all over again!
And it’s all free!
Leading our guest list will be:
Vera Brosgol (Anya’s Ghost)
Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker, Stargazing)
James Kolchaka (American Elf, Johnny Boo)
Nathan Hale (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales)

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A2Inkubate: Comics Out of Life

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Join us for an Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival pre-conference for librarians, educators, and cartoonists!

Learn from some of the most talented graphic novelists working today. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about the creative process, join us for an afternoon of exploration and enlightenment as we uncover the power of personal narrative in graphic novels.

1:00 pm to 1:50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Writing With Our Own Voices

How does a graphic novelist discover their own truth and find a unique voice to express that truth through their work? What process do cartoonists follow as they sift through their personal histories, open a dialogue with their earlier selves, and engage emotionally-charged events from their pasts?

Author, editor and critic Irene Velentzas moderates a discussion with celebrated comics creators Jen Wang (Stargazing, The Prince and the Dressmaker), Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club series, Freestyle), and Dan Santat (A First Time for Everything, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend). They’ll talk about their own creative journeys and the ways life becomes art.

2:00 pm to 2: 50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Conversations With Our Past

How do graphic novelists combine the stories of their lives with the political events that shaped them, and turn those into a compelling narrative? What does it take to reflect on highly personal experiences and connect them to larger societal issues? And how does all of that get reshaped into impactful works of art?

Moderator Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama) leads a thought-provoking discussion with Thien Pham (Family Style) and Nate Powell (Save it For Later, the March trilogy). They’ll explore the art of expressing personal stories that never lose sight of their context within the wider forces of the world. (Raina Telgemeier will not be available for signings after the discussion.)

Sponsored by: University of Michigan Library (Computer & Video Game Archive); Ann Arbor District Library; Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum; Kids Read Comics.

Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2023

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A2CAF 2023 Is On—June 10 & 11!
A2CAF is back for our first full-weekend show since 2019 and we’re overjoyed to be able to invite the world to join us at the Ann Arbor District Library this June.
You’ll be able to meet dozens of comics creators in Artists Alley, take part in comics-making workshops, cheer on cartoonists in our spectacular drawing competitions, browse and buy books, and if we do our jobs right, fall in love with comics all over again!
And it’s all free!
Leading our guest list will be:
• Gale Galligan (Freestyle, The Baby-Sitters Club)
• Nate Powell (March, Save It for Later)
• Dan Santat (The Aquanaut, A First Time for Everything)
• Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker, Stargazing)

Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2022

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Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival Mini: it’s the same A2CAF you love in a cute, smaller size! Join us on Saturday, July 16th for a celebration of comics and comic artists in partnership with Kids Read Comics. We’ll have a mini artist’s alley where you can meet and buy from your favorite artists, hands-on workshops, quick draws, and signings with Dana Simpson and Jo Rioux!