Boston Comic Arts Foundation
@bostoncomicarts.bsky.social
At BCAF, we believe in the power of comics to inspire, educate, and bring people together. That's why we help promote spaces for both creators and readers to find one another, exchange ideas, and grow as a community.
Back again this year: Ashland Library Young Artists Comics fest! If you know any young artists, encourage them to apply for their own table to sell their work! And if you want to support young artists, register to attend! Registration links below!
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Back again this year: Ashland Library Young Artists Comics fest! If you know any young artists, encourage them to apply for their own table to sell their work! And if you want to support young artists, register to attend! Registration links below!
On Monday 2/2, Picture + Panel serves up a conversation about food and family with Robert Mgrdich Apelian and Shaina Lu. Deborah Norkin, Pangyrus Food Writing Editor, will moderate. Register for free at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
January 29, 2026 at 1:19 AM
On Monday 2/2, Picture + Panel serves up a conversation about food and family with Robert Mgrdich Apelian and Shaina Lu. Deborah Norkin, Pangyrus Food Writing Editor, will moderate. Register for free at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
Come together to share the practice of creating comics every hour of the day. Join a panel of local cartoonists Damian Alexander, Caroline Hu, and Sanika Phawde in a discussion moderated by educator and comics-maker Jerel Dye.
Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/hourly-comics-day-2026
Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/hourly-comics-day-2026
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Come together to share the practice of creating comics every hour of the day. Join a panel of local cartoonists Damian Alexander, Caroline Hu, and Sanika Phawde in a discussion moderated by educator and comics-maker Jerel Dye.
Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/hourly-comics-day-2026
Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/hourly-comics-day-2026
January's newsletter giveaway comes from Frog Farm! Frog Farm is a small press comics publisher that also hosts regular comic reading and animation screening events in Brooklyn. They print and hand make all their comics, and they are always funny and weird worldbuilding stories. Entry details below!
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
January's newsletter giveaway comes from Frog Farm! Frog Farm is a small press comics publisher that also hosts regular comic reading and animation screening events in Brooklyn. They print and hand make all their comics, and they are always funny and weird worldbuilding stories. Entry details below!
Tomorrow! Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Tomorrow! Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
On 1/5 at 7pm, Picture + Panel confronts the weight of loss with Tom Hart and Jesse Mechanic. Discussing two beautiful graphic memoirs, we explore how comics can transform unspeakable loss into art that remains. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On 1/5 at 7pm, Picture + Panel confronts the weight of loss with Tom Hart and Jesse Mechanic. Discussing two beautiful graphic memoirs, we explore how comics can transform unspeakable loss into art that remains. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
It's been amazing year for comics: great Picture + Panel discussions, our first citywide read, and more incredible festivals, workshops, and talks than can fit into one post. To help us put on more events, support creators, and nurture future artists, consider donating www.bostoncomicarts.org/donate
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It's been amazing year for comics: great Picture + Panel discussions, our first citywide read, and more incredible festivals, workshops, and talks than can fit into one post. To help us put on more events, support creators, and nurture future artists, consider donating www.bostoncomicarts.org/donate
Graphic novels, despite building bridges of understanding, are disproportionately targeted for censorship. Boldly state that you read banned comics in this t-shirt designed by MA-based illustrator Ellen T. Crenshaw. Get yours at www.bonfire.com/34i-read-banned-comics34-fundraiser/
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Graphic novels, despite building bridges of understanding, are disproportionately targeted for censorship. Boldly state that you read banned comics in this t-shirt designed by MA-based illustrator Ellen T. Crenshaw. Get yours at www.bonfire.com/34i-read-banned-comics34-fundraiser/
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Today at 5:30 pm, we're hosting @studiojjk.bsky.social at @countwaylibrary.bsky.social (w/ @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social and @massmice.bsky.social)!
Free and open to the public - we just ask that you register ASAP:
libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349
Free and open to the public - we just ask that you register ASAP:
libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349
December 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today at 5:30 pm, we're hosting @studiojjk.bsky.social at @countwaylibrary.bsky.social (w/ @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social and @massmice.bsky.social)!
Free and open to the public - we just ask that you register ASAP:
libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349
Free and open to the public - we just ask that you register ASAP:
libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349
A #GivingTuesday message from BCAF's Executive Director Shelli Paroline (@shelliparoline.bsky.social)
"I wanted to share a little message of hope in the form of a comic. When reflecting on this past year, I couldn’t help but think of the magical work of local creator
Brittney Bourne.
"I wanted to share a little message of hope in the form of a comic. When reflecting on this past year, I couldn’t help but think of the magical work of local creator
Brittney Bourne.
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A #GivingTuesday message from BCAF's Executive Director Shelli Paroline (@shelliparoline.bsky.social)
"I wanted to share a little message of hope in the form of a comic. When reflecting on this past year, I couldn’t help but think of the magical work of local creator
Brittney Bourne.
"I wanted to share a little message of hope in the form of a comic. When reflecting on this past year, I couldn’t help but think of the magical work of local creator
Brittney Bourne.
At events throughout the year, our volunteers asked people to draw Mice for MICE! Check out some of the awesome results and get hyped for MICE THIS WEEKEND! We'll see you there!
Register for MICE for FREE at www.micexpo.org/events/mice-2025
Register for MICE for FREE at www.micexpo.org/events/mice-2025
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
At events throughout the year, our volunteers asked people to draw Mice for MICE! Check out some of the awesome results and get hyped for MICE THIS WEEKEND! We'll see you there!
Register for MICE for FREE at www.micexpo.org/events/mice-2025
Register for MICE for FREE at www.micexpo.org/events/mice-2025
The Mass Senate passed "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which protects the right to access books in MA and safeguards creators, librarians, educators, and book professionals. The bill is now moving to the House!
Visit www.massfreedomtoread.org/act and follow the steps there to show your support!
Visit www.massfreedomtoread.org/act and follow the steps there to show your support!
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Mass Senate passed "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which protects the right to access books in MA and safeguards creators, librarians, educators, and book professionals. The bill is now moving to the House!
Visit www.massfreedomtoread.org/act and follow the steps there to show your support!
Visit www.massfreedomtoread.org/act and follow the steps there to show your support!
A great write up about our workshop, Lynn Makes Comics! Check out the article and keep your eyes peeled for the exciting workshops coming in 2026!
itemlive.com/2025/11/13/lynn-makes-comics-workshop/
www.bostoncomicarts.org/workshops
itemlive.com/2025/11/13/lynn-makes-comics-workshop/
www.bostoncomicarts.org/workshops
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
A great write up about our workshop, Lynn Makes Comics! Check out the article and keep your eyes peeled for the exciting workshops coming in 2026!
itemlive.com/2025/11/13/lynn-makes-comics-workshop/
www.bostoncomicarts.org/workshops
itemlive.com/2025/11/13/lynn-makes-comics-workshop/
www.bostoncomicarts.org/workshops
MICE @massmice.bsky.social kicks off with "Comics in the Divided Age" at WBUR Cityspace! Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangill.bsky.social talks with Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social and Alan Jenkins @alanjenkins.bsky.social. Registration link below! Use the code "MICE5" to get $5 off.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
MICE @massmice.bsky.social kicks off with "Comics in the Divided Age" at WBUR Cityspace! Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangill.bsky.social talks with Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social and Alan Jenkins @alanjenkins.bsky.social. Registration link below! Use the code "MICE5" to get $5 off.
December's Picture + Panel "Surviving Childhood" confronts the weight of difficult childhoods with Melissa Mendes and Travis Dandro. We hope to see you on 12/1!
Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-surviving-childhood
Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-surviving-childhood
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
December's Picture + Panel "Surviving Childhood" confronts the weight of difficult childhoods with Melissa Mendes and Travis Dandro. We hope to see you on 12/1!
Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-surviving-childhood
Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-surviving-childhood
Tomorrow, 11/13, at 6pm, the creators of WILL EISNER: A COMICS BIOGRAPHY discuss their book at the Jewish Heritage Center. Hope to see you there!
hubs.americanancestors.org/will-eisner-...
hubs.americanancestors.org/will-eisner-...
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Tomorrow, 11/13, at 6pm, the creators of WILL EISNER: A COMICS BIOGRAPHY discuss their book at the Jewish Heritage Center. Hope to see you there!
hubs.americanancestors.org/will-eisner-...
hubs.americanancestors.org/will-eisner-...
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Join cartoonists Eleri Harris and Shay Sarah Mirk to celebrate the release of their book, Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Finally, a guide into one of the most transformative ways of creating comics!
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Join cartoonists Eleri Harris and Shay Sarah Mirk to celebrate the release of their book, Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Finally, a guide into one of the most transformative ways of creating comics!
Artist Tana Ford (@tanaford.bsky.social) gave us a peek into her studio! To learn more about Tana's process, join us at Picture + Panel on Monday, 11/3 at 7pm, where Tana will talk with Colleen AF Venable (@colleenaf.bsky.social)! www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
October 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Artist Tana Ford (@tanaford.bsky.social) gave us a peek into her studio! To learn more about Tana's process, join us at Picture + Panel on Monday, 11/3 at 7pm, where Tana will talk with Colleen AF Venable (@colleenaf.bsky.social)! www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is coming up in December! Want to help bring together a great show? Find out how you can help at micexpo.org/volunteer! @massmice.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is coming up in December! Want to help bring together a great show? Find out how you can help at micexpo.org/volunteer! @massmice.bsky.social
Excited to see all the energy from the 2025 Mass Book Awards last week! Congrats again to @studiojjk.bsky.social and SUNSHINE as the first winner of the new graphic novel category!
October 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Excited to see all the energy from the 2025 Mass Book Awards last week! Congrats again to @studiojjk.bsky.social and SUNSHINE as the first winner of the new graphic novel category!
At November's Picture + Panel, @tanaford.bsky.social and @colleenaf.bsky.social talk about cats! Join us on 11/3 at 7pm for their discussion!
Sign up at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
Sign up at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
At November's Picture + Panel, @tanaford.bsky.social and @colleenaf.bsky.social talk about cats! Join us on 11/3 at 7pm for their discussion!
Sign up at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
Sign up at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
This month's newsletter giveaway comes from @gopressgirl.bsky.social ! Go Press Girl is a new publisher of comics, zines, and other oddments, with a focus on community and artmaking as a gift-giving practice. Sign up for our newsletter at bostoncomicarts.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This month's newsletter giveaway comes from @gopressgirl.bsky.social ! Go Press Girl is a new publisher of comics, zines, and other oddments, with a focus on community and artmaking as a gift-giving practice. Sign up for our newsletter at bostoncomicarts.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
It's Banned Books Week and BCAF is proudly partnered with Mass Freedom to Read, which is working on passing legislation so that MA librarians, educators, authors, and publishers have protects against bans and censorship. We support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328)!
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It's Banned Books Week and BCAF is proudly partnered with Mass Freedom to Read, which is working on passing legislation so that MA librarians, educators, authors, and publishers have protects against bans and censorship. We support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328)!
Learn mindful drawing and create alongside other comic fans in this free comics workshop for ages 10-18! Starts on 10/15!
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
October 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Learn mindful drawing and create alongside other comic fans in this free comics workshop for ages 10-18! Starts on 10/15!
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
We'll be at the Cambridge Science Carnival this Sunday, 9/21! Come see us for some comics-fueled STEAM fun!
cambridgesciencecarnival.org
cambridgesciencecarnival.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We'll be at the Cambridge Science Carnival this Sunday, 9/21! Come see us for some comics-fueled STEAM fun!
cambridgesciencecarnival.org
cambridgesciencecarnival.org