A new episode of the “Drawing Funny” podcast is available to listen to. You can download it on most podcasting platforms such as Apple, or Click HERE to listen on Spotify.) Continue reading
Category: Industry News
2024 Con Season News – Haywood Comic Con, Midtown Con, And Memphis Public Library Con
“got blood?” – Time To Drink-N-Draw
Hey gang-
Just a quick reminder that our next MSCA Drink-N-Draw event will be this Wednesday night from 6-8pm at 901 Comics East on Macon Rd. out in Cordova. The ‘bar with no name‘ will be open and serving up beer, sodas, snacks, and more. Continue reading
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.
“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! Continue reading
New “Drawing Funny” Podcast Episode- Memphis Libraries Comic Con And MSCA Event News
New “Drawing Funny” podcast episode is available for downloading/listening. You can find it on podcast platforms like Spotify or get it directly from the source by clicking here. 
“There once was a man named John Lotshaw.” – NCS Member And Friend Of The MSCA Has Passed Away
Hey, gang-
Unfortunately this time I have some very sad news to pass along….MSCA prez Kevin Williams has informed me that longtime National Cartoonists Society member and friend of the MSCA , John Lotshaw, has passed away while visiting family in South Carolina for Thanksgiving. Continue reading
Celebration Of Life Honoring Kelly Adkins – Nov15th
From the Southaven Arts Council:
It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors of the Southaven Arts Council would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Kelly Adkins.
She never considered herself an artist, but she had more passion for the arts than anyone we have known.
She was a patron, advocate, and pillar of the arts in the region.
Kelly had many goals, but at the top of the list was the success of this organization in order create a home for the visual arts in our community.
We, as the Board, vow to continue this important work.
Kelly created the foundation. We invite you help keep Kelly’s dream alive by joining us in growing a vibrant arts community in Southaven.
Please join us on November 15, 2022 to celebrate the life of our dear friend Kelly Adkins.
Southaven Arts Council’s Kelly Adkins Has Passed Away
I just found out that Kelly Adkins (striped shirt below) with the Southaven Arts Council has passed away. She was very active in the local arts community and will be tremendously missed. We need more people like her in the arts community, not less…
MSCA Members Featured On TV, On-Line, In Print…And In Person!
Hey, gang-
Lots to talk about- it’s been a busy week or two for several of our MSCA members…and one heck of a milestone for one! Continue reading