Portland Public Library Grand Re-opening

The Portland Public Library celebrates their grand re-opening on Thursday. This is where we will be holding the panels and workshops on Saturday, May 22. Check out this video for a quick preview. The new library is amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IISjoMHdC8o

Panel discussion- Surviving as a Print Cartoonist

"Surviving as a Print Cartoonist"- Three Syndicated cartoonists talk about what it takes to make it in today's shrinking market, including making the leap into cyberspace. Panelists include Corey Fakestar Pandolph ("Mad Magazine", "Barkeater Lake"), Lincoln Peirce ("Big Nate") and Norm Feuti ("Retail").

Panel discussion with The Center for Cartoon Studies

Here is the description of another panel that will be held at the festival. This one will be by the Center for Cartoon Studies (http://cartoonstudies.org/).

“CCS Presents: Self-Publishing 101"
From DIY printing techniques to digital and offset printing, this panel will overview a variety of approaches in self-publishing. The concept of design as content will be stressed, and experienced self-publishers will explain different ways to create carefully designed and fully realized comics. This panel consists of CCS faculty, students and alumni, including Robyn Chapman (Hey, 4-Eyes!), Jon Chad (Leo Geo And His Miraculous Journey Through The Center Of The Earth), Chuck Forsman (Snake Oil), Colleen Frakes (Tragic Relief) and Lucy Knisley (French Milk).”