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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph will discuss the representation of diverse comic book characters in comic books from the last century through his own personal journey on Thursday (16th October) at a special fundraising event for London’s Cartoon Museum: comicscanchangetheworld.com/2025/10/14/c...
Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”
A special fundraiser for the Cartoon Museum
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October 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”

A special fundraiser for the Cartoon Museum
Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”
A special fundraiser for the Cartoon Museum
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October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels

British Comics in Brussels this weekend!
British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels
British Comics in Brussels this weekend!
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October 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC

A wide-ranging interview about comics and more
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
A wide-ranging interview about comics and more
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October 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu was finally presented with the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025 at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend. Cartoonists Rights Executive…
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu was finally presented with the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025 at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend. Cartoonists Rights Executive Director Terry Anderson and Zehra Ömeroğlu at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival last Friday night | Photo: Power Group Human Rights NGO Cartoonists Rights announced Zehra as the recipient of the award earlier in the year in Washington, DC…
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October 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced
LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah
Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced
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October 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Mollie Ray announced as UK’s First-Ever Young Comics Laureate

A bold new role putting comics at the heart of young people’s lives
Mollie Ray announced as UK’s First-Ever Young Comics Laureate
A bold new role putting comics at the heart of young people’s lives
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September 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Graphic Novelists Mollie Ray, Helen Bate lined up for Lancaster Litfest

Two popular ciomic creators at Lancaster Litfest in October
Graphic Novelists Mollie Ray, Helen Bate lined up for Lancaster Litfest
Two popular ciomic creators at Lancaster Litfest in October
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September 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
See you there? The Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Bowness-on-Windermere next weekend (26th - 28th September) | Grab your free @comicartfestival.bsky.social 2025 Guide? | issuu.com/lakesinterna... | Some tickets still on sale www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tic...
September 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Comic Cons Anthology recognised in annual Koestler Awards for art in prisons

LICAF prison comic project recognised
Comic Cons Anthology recognised in annual Koestler Awards for art in prisons
LICAF prison comic project recognised
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September 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“From Palestine” project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the West Bank

New comics work from Gaza in the spotlight
“From Palestine” project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the West Bank
New comics work from Gaza in the spotlight
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September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
THANK YOU to Creative Scotland for their support this year, bringing Julie Campbell, Tom Humberstone, Edward Ross, Sloth Comics, Matt Smith and Gustaffo Vargas to this year’s Festival! | More about their work: www.creativescotland.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
📣Applications are now open to Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund

Grants up to £165,000 will support arts organisations and schools to work together to develop arts-based approaches in the primary classroom

Apply now👉phf.org.uk/tdf
September 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Creating Comics: An Interview with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph

We chat about his work, and new graphic novel, too
Creating Comics: An Interview with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph
We chat about his work, and new graphic novel, too
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September 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Hey @comicartfestival.bsky.social need you! Want to be part of something fun, creative and full of energy? Volunteer with at LICAF 2025! in Bowness-on-Windermere 26–28 Sept 2025. Contact: simcomicartfestival@gmail.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate. Applications by 13th August 2025: comicscanchangetheworld.com/2025/08/06/c...
August 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate, a ground-breaking, youth-led role designed to empower, pay, and amplify comics creators aged 18–30
Comics Youth seeks the UK’s First Young Comics Laureate to Champion Emerging Talent Aged 18 – 30
Search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate launched
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August 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
More Manga Mash Up from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival

More drawing opportunities for kids
More Manga Mash Up from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
More drawing opportunities for kids
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July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Lakes International Comic Art Festival “Comic Cons” Outreach project well received

The Lakes International Comic Festival has published a report on its first ever project working with prisoners to learn and create comics
Lakes International Comic Art Festival “Comic Cons” Outreach project well received
The Lakes International Comic Festival has published a report on its first ever project working with prisoners to learn and create comics
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July 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Young Cumbrians to get help to build creative careers – and stay in the county

New Cumbrian art initiative announced
Young Cumbrians to get help to build creative careers – and stay in the county
New Cumbrian art initiative announced
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July 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph

Bobby has been busy - find out where he's been promoting comics!
Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph
Bobby has been busy - find out where he's been promoting comics!
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July 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition

Unique Palestinian comic art exhibition in Manchester
Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition
Unique Palestinian comic art exhibition in Manchester
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June 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Quick reminder: presented as part of Shubbak Festival, there’s a special online event coming up tonight, Thursday 29th May 2025, exploring "Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free", an exhibition which showcases the works of twelve Palestinian comic artists: www.comicartfestival.com/news/shubbak...
May 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM