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Mark Siegel of First Second Books to Speak at The Loft February 26th

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The Loft is hosting Mark Siegel, the editorial director of First Second Books, in a special Q&A session this February 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Open Book. You can learn more here (PDF).

About Mark Siegel:

In 2006, Mark Siegel launched an ambitious collection of graphic novels in every age category, in a wide range of themes and styles, with talent from all over the world. In its first year, American Born Chinese became the first comic ever nominated for a National Book Award, and soon afterwards, the first to win the coveted librarians’ Printz Award. Many be­loved indie cartoonists make up First Second’s stellar author line-up, from Sara Varon to Scott McCloud, Jessica Abel to Paul Pope, Eddie Campbell to Joann Sfar, and many others— including seasoned talents and newcomers, with projects in fiction and nonfiction, for children and for adults. In addition to First Second, Mark Siegel has a number of projects of his own, has illustrated several award-winning pictures (Seadogs, Long Night Moon, To Dance) and is currently serializing an adult graphic novel online (www.sailortwain.com).

Brittney Sabo, Anna Bratton and Lars Martinson Signing at Big Brain this Saturday, December 4th!

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Some fantastic Twin Cities cartoonists are signing their new graphic novels at Big Brain. They just got A-Listed by the City Pages, so read all about it here. I’ve already had the pleasure of reading Britt and Anna’s Francis Sharp in the Grip of the Uncanny! Chapter One, and it is a gorgeous and fun read… you won’t want to miss it.


Big Brain Comics 1027 Washington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
Sat., Dec. 4, 4-7 PM

Arts in Harmony Comic Art award for $500… DEADLINE FRIDAY DECEMBER 3rd!

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Just a reminder… apparently there have still not been a lot of entries.

Arts In Harmony, a national juried art show in Mn, will be presenting a $500 award for comic art this year. This is the first year they’ll be offering the award, sponsored by the Midwest Comic Book Association.

Local Hero Kevin Cannon, Barb Schulz and I will be jurors for the comic art. Barb is also one of the overall jurors for the show.

To enter, here is the prospectus/application form.

Apparently there have not been a lot of comic art entries yet. Good luck!

Thanks to Britt Aamodt for helping put together this wonderful opportunity for cartoonists, and thanks to the MCBA (and Nick Postligione) for so generously sponsoring it!

Andy Singer’s Fruit Sticker Art Show

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Conspirator Andy Singer has a show coming up this weekend of his Fruit Sticker Art… here’s the info:

I will be in a small show of Fruit Sticker Art at The West 7th Street Mississippi Market Coop From November 14th until December 14th. The show includes work by 3 artists– myself, Andrea McCormack and Richard Carlson. It’s a fun show, made entirely of fruit stickers.

Mississippi Market is located at–
1500 West 7th Street (near Otto)
Saint Paul, MN 55102
and is open daily from 8am until 9pm.

There will be a brief “buy-your-own-food” opening reception where you can meet and eat with the artists from 2-3pm, Sunday, November 14th.
Come eat some fruit!

$500 Award for Best Comic in Arts in Harmony! Deadline soon!

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Arts In Harmony, a national juried art show in Mn, will be presenting a $500 award for comic art this year. This is the first year they’ll be offering the award, sponsored by the Midwest Comic Book Association.

Local Hero Kevin Cannon, Barb Schulz and I will be jurors for the comic art. Barb is also one of the overall jurors for the show.

To enter, here is the prospectus/application form.

Apparently there have not been a lot of comic art entries yet. Good luck!

Thanks to Britt Aamodt for helping put together this wonderful opportunity for cartoonists, and thanks to the MCBA (and Nick Postligione) for so generously sponsoring it!