MSCA Event Info From Kev- Dinners, Art Shows, And More!

Greetings Wordsmiths, Digital Doodlers, Inkslingers, Pencil Pushers, and Enthusiasts, 

Hi, all!

Another good batch of information below for you all to look at.  Grab your calendars and start marking them for the upcoming events.

DINNER GATHERINGS 

We will begin gathering again August 1 at 6pm and otherwise meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave, Memphis.  Bring food money, art, show-and-tell, conversation – it’s a good time!  Looking forward to seeing you all.

DALE MARTIN SHARES:

[1] Sales tax free weekend!

Once again, TN is suspending state & local sales taxes (9.75% in Shelby Co.) on back-to-school items, including computers and art supplies, from Friday, 7/28 thru Sunday, 7/30. More details & list of exemptions here: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html 

[2] “The Good the Bad, and the Sketchy” update!

Our 7th issue (the gaming issue) is booked up! A 8/19 deadline for final art should get it back from the printer in time for a binding party at our September meetup. Which opens up the idea for an 8th issue focused on vampires, to coordinate with our October art show. If you’re contributing to the art show, would you like that art featured in an issue? If you’re not, would you be interested in drawing some vampire-themed comics or cartoons? Dale’s trying to gauge interest and see if the idea is worth pursuing. Email him at mscapub@gmail.com if you’re interested…

 [3] Zine fest is coming!

Crosstown Arts’ Zine Fest is returning to Crosstown Concourse on Saturday, 9/2 & Sunday, 9/3 from 10:00-2:00pm. If you’re interested in exhibiting and selling your own zines or comics, fill out the vendor request form:  https://crosstownarts.formstack.com/forms/zine_fest_2023

More MSCA news…

ART SHOWS!!  Two to remember, limited space so claim those spaces now! 

ART SHOW 2023: “DRAWING BLOOD” 

By Tuesday, August 1, 2023, I need a head-count of who is participating and the number of pieces you’re entering in the show, please, and if you’d like a space at the Closing Reception.  I have heard from one or two; but, please update me again as I now need to get some folks commitments. $3 hanging fee – just charge accordingly for the art.   The Germantown Community Theater is a great place with great people, and the art shows are great fun with wonderful receptions.

The show will run during the Germantown Community Theater’s presentation of “Dracula: The Bloody Truth,” a comedy musical, from October 27 – November 12, 2023.  Art is due at the October 3, 2023dinner gathering.  I’ve attached the details/prospectus for that art show, along with advertising art to share on social media and websites.  

The OPENING RECEPTION will be on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:30 – 8pm.  There will be a cash bar and theater snacks available from the Germantown Community Theater.

The CLOSING RECEPTION will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, from Noon – 4pm, during which we’ll have the MSCA Fest (first dibs on space to the artists in the art show, bring your own table) in the GCT Rehearsal Hall.  A percentage of proceeds will go to the theater.  Once space is taken by the artists participating in the art show, the space will be open to the remainder of the membership!

Please take a photo of your artwork in advance to submit it to the Zine editors at mscapub@gmail.com for inclusion in the artbook to coincide with the art show (which you read about above).

ART SHOW 2024: CINDERELLA aka The Glass Slipper 

This will display in June 2023 at Theater Memphis along with the presentation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” performance.  The space is VERY limited, so be sure you claim your spot(s) right away!  Our own Katie Jones has done some preliminary work to help as many of us that want to participate be able to do so.  Please let me know ASAP that you can commit to the show and how many pieces.

Art will be due at the May 7, 2024, dinner gathering.  Hanging will happen on June 4, 2023, with the show running June 7 – 30, 2024.  Breakdown will happen Monday, July 1, 2024. The prospectus and details will be coming soon.

We will NOT be playing off Disney’s version – so try to think about creative ways to tell the story of Cinderella.  This might be the video to watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1F4YhBOA14

 

MORE EVENTS! 

Tuesday, August 1, 6pm, MSCA Dinner Gathering, Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave

Saturday August 12 – Sunday August 13, Covington Comic Con, Covington Civic Center, 100 W Washington Ave, Covington, TN

Wednesday, August 16, 6 – 8 pm, Drink-N-Draw, 901 Comics East, 8551 Macon Road

Saturday, August 26, 10am – 2pm, Sat-Art-Day, 901 Comics East, 8551 Macon Road

Tuesday, September 5, 6pm, MSCA Dinner Gathering, Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave

Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10, from 10am – 4pm, Crosstown Art’s Zine Fest returns to Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Saturday, September 23 – Sunday September 24, Memphis Comics Expo, Agricenter International Wing C, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis

Tuesday, October 3, 6pm, MSCA Dinner Gathering, Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave.

Monster MarketOctober 13-18, 2023 at the Medicine Factory, 85 Virginia Ave W, Memphis, TN.

Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm, Drink N Draw, 901 Comics East, 8551 Macon Road.

DRAWING BLOOD Art Show October 27 – November 12, Germantown Community Theater, 3037 Forest Hill Irene Rd.

Saturday, October 28, 12-4pm, Halloween Comic Fest, 901 Comics East, 8551 Macon Road.

Tuesday, November 7, 6pm, MSCA Dinner Gathering, Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave.

Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12 – Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention/MCFC, Holiday Inn UofM, 3700 Central Ave, Memphis.

Wednesday, November 15, 6 – 8 pm, Drink N Draw, 901 Comics East, 8551 Macon Road.

Saturday, November 18, Closing Reception/MSCA-GCT Mini Con, Germantown Community Theater, 3037 Forest Hill Irene Rd. (Times TBD)

 

Tuesday, December 5, 6pm, MSCA Dinner Gathering, Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave (Walt Disney’s Birthday, too, BTW).  MSCA Art Swap – bring some art to swap with other members, same as we did last year.  That was fun.

And, of course, the Glass Slippers art show in 2024 at Theatre Memphis off Perkins at Southern Ave.

Please send your news, images, and such to me at midsouthcartoonists@gmail.com to share with the association. For your social media sharing, the MSCA Logo and calendar are attached below, too.

If there are questions about anything, please let me know; but double check this information and attachments to be sure I didn’t already answer it.

Oh, and if you’d like to see pictures from the comic art show at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art in Tuscumia, AL just click here.

I’m sure I’m missing something, but also this is probably enough. See you soon, all you crazy, wonderful artists!!

Thanks,Kevin WilliamsMSCA President

“Get Ready..Get Set…GO!!!” – Upcoming Events

Okay, gang- here are some event dates to add to your calendar…it’s gonna be a busy few months!

Heroclix Tournament at 901 Comics East/901 Games East
Saturday, July 15, 2023 (1-4pm)

Diecast And Toy Show at Bartlett Station Municipal Center (Stage Road at Bartlett Blvd.)
Saturday, July 22, 2023 (9am-3pm)
Saturday, November 4, 2023 (9am-3pm)

Artist Trading Cards Memphis is having a show at Crosstown Concourse’s Art Bar, and MSCA’s Dale Martin is joining in the fun this Sunday, July 16th from 6-9pm. He’ll be one of the exhibiting artists with his new project, “You Are What You Eat“.

901 Comics East POP! Swap at 901 Comics East
Sunday, July 30, 2023 AT (noon–5 PM)

901 Comics East 2 Year Anniversary Celebration with artist Jerry Bingham
Saturday August 19, 2023

MSCA Monthly Dinner Meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza/U of M (1st Tuesdays  from 6-8pm)
August 1, 2023
September 4, 2023
October 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
December 5, 2023

MSCA Drink-N-Draw  at 901 Comics East
August- Wednesday 16 (6-8pm)
October- Wednesday 18 (6-8pm)
November- Wednesday 15 (6-8pm)

Sat-Art-Day (Sketchy Saturday) at 901 Comics East
August  26, 2023 (10-2pm)

Halloween Comic Fest at 901 Comics East
October  28, 2023 (noon-4pm)

MSCA “Drawing Blood” Art Show At Germantown Community Theatre
Starts on October 27 and ends on November 12, 2023.
Opening reception 5:30-8pm Friday the 13th..!!!
Runs in conjunction with the GCT play “Dracula: The Bloody Truth”
MSCA/GCT Mini-con: Nov- 18, noon-4pm (behind GCT)

Monster Market
October 13-18, 2023

Covington Comic Con
August  12, 2023

Memphis Comic Expo/MCX (DonnieCon)
September 23 & 24, 2023

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC
November 10-12, 2023

And don’t forget that we will have a Cinderella themed art show at Theatre Memphis next summer in June.

Oh, and here are several other events happening around the M-town.

For more info follow the links above or check out the MSCA Facebook page. You can also contact our president Kevin L. Williams to join our mailing list and not miss out any of our upcoming event info.

Lin

Like Two Peas In A Podcast- The Workman Interviews

Time for some podcasting news…my wife Nicki and I have both been on podcasts featured on YouTube.

Recently Nicki was was asked to come on the Pencilled In Podcast and talk business with hosts Lindsey and Ingrid. Nicki shared some advice on art as a business, starting/running asmall business, intellectual properties, and more on Episode 78.

She’s currently finishing up her MBA at the U of M and there will be some serious celebrating in August when she graduates!

Was always great to have Nicki with me back when I was setting up at conventions, and I value her business advice immensly!

The Pencilled In Podcast usually focuses on creating sketchcards and trading cards, but they occasionally branch out to other topics that deal with art, self-publishing, and more.

Lindsey and Ingrid both self-publish their own swets of trading cards, and Ingrid has published three volumwes of “The Art Of Sketchcards” books. I had a few of my sketchcards featured in the third volume.

When I was on the podcast back on Ep. 33 we discussed my art career and the many sketchcards sets I’ve been  a part of, as well as sharing what I’ve learned over the years.

One of the more recent sets I’d been a part of was the Gabe’s Cave Season Four set.

I did 15 sketchcards for S4, and will be doing 10 more for their Season Five set later this year.

I got to talk to Gabe’s Cave owner Marty Rossen on their YouTube channel. Some of my art in Marty and his son Gabe’s collection has been featured  in other of their videos, but this was the first time I got to chat with Marty.

Gabe’s Cave is an amazing comic and gaming shop in El Dorado, AR. The shop gives away sketchcards (or “art cards” as they like to say) on their YouTube channe to folks who watch and sign up. They also do amazing loot boxes as prizes- and they ship them to you for free!

I’ve got a couple of my Gabe’s Cave Season Four artist returns available for sale at The Cellar on Bartlett Avenue in Bartlett, TN.

I’ve also got many more handdrawn sketchcards for sale at 901 Comics East out in Cordova, TN on Macon Road.

I have official artist returns, as well as personal sketchcards drawn on my own custom blanks. If you’re interested in drawing sketchcards be sure to ask me about our MSCA blanks at one of our drawing events. We have them and lots of art supplies for attendees to use.

And if you’d like to hear more podcasts by Nicki and me be sure to check out the Drawing Funny podcast. You can find it on most podcasting platforms or by visiting the MSCA website or Drawing Funny site directly.