Category: Member News

Happy 901 Day!

MSCA MONTHLY DINNER GATHERING

Tonight, September 1, 2026, we will gather at Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave, by the University of Memphis, from 6 – 8 pm. Some of us show up a little earlier sometimes if you want to come early.

Katie Jones connected us to the Alpha Omega Veterans Center, and they are looking for comics – original publications by us, old copies of comic books and graphic novels – and if you have any you can donate, please bring this to the next dinner meeting and give to Kevin.

Also, bring along art to show and money to buy food. Garibaldi’s has great pizza, pasta, sandwiches, beverages and more.

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm Garibaldi’s Pizza, and we’ve had some amazing turnout for our meet-ups this year.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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Episode 95: “901 Info”

A new “Drawing Funny” podcast episode is available for downloading.
Show notes: In this 95th episode of “⁠Drawing Funny⁠” I go over of some of the ⁠Mid-South Cartoonists Association⁠ upcoming activity, and other 901 events coming up around town and in the midsouth. I discuss the ⁠MSCA⁠’s upcoming zines, monthly dinner gatherings at ⁠Garibaldi’s Pizza⁠, Con Cards, ⁠Rogue’s Gallery Memphis⁠ Strikes Back, ⁠Novel Memphis⁠’ Junior Drawing Club, ⁠Stage & Sketch at The Dixon Gallery and Gardens⁠, ⁠Memphis Monster Con⁠, ⁠Memphis Monster Market⁠, Ave Maria Home visit, ⁠Baron Von Opperbean and The River of Time⁠, ⁠Team Toshigawa⁠’s next ⁠episode of “Jetta”⁠, ⁠Beale Street Monster Club “I’m All Wrapped Up” Mummy event⁠, CoMeekCon, future WKNO Art Show Exhibition in 2027, podcast mentions, Free Little Art Galleries, Jerry “The King Lawler” St., and Prince Mongo going home, and lots more. I also talk about the passing of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen.
I’ve wrapped up my ⁠“Featured Creatures” art show⁠ at ⁠Playhouse on the Square⁠ . I have several scare-brushed ⁠Monsterpieces⁠ and wood panel acrylic maker paintings that will be for sale at the ⁠Memphis Monster Market⁠ in October and the ⁠Memphis Monster Con⁠ in November. The ⁠Memphis Monster Market⁠ is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year, too! March 2027 the MSCA will be celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
Speaking of anniversaries, my wife Nicki and I celebrated our 18th dating anniversary! Happy birthday to MSCA prez Kevin L. Williams!
If you have any event or art project news you’d like me to share, or if you’d like to promote your podcast or Kickstarter campaign you can email me at podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com. PDFs of your ad, comics or zines can be emailed to me there. You can send a physical copy to the MSCA P.O. Box or slide by one of our MSCA monthly dinners at ⁠Garibaldi’s Pizza⁠ on the 1st Tuesday night of each month. Next one is “901 Day” – September 1st 6-8pm. More info on the ⁠MSCA⁠ and events can be found at ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠.
Lin
⁠⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠⁠ ©2026. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
You can listen on Spotify, Apple, or most other podcasting platforms.
Run time: 57min 40sec

MSCA August Update- September Dinner, New Zines, Group Outreaches, Art Classes, and MORE!

Greetings, Ink Slingers, Pencil Pushers, Digital Doodlers, and Wordsmiths,

KEVIN’S BIRTHDAY VISIT!

Late notice, but if you’re free to visit some:

Sunday, August 23, 5-7pm (or however long we go), birthday potluck gathering at Crone Memorials, 811 S Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104.  {The city may be doing some work at the entrance to Elmwood next door, so please use the street or parking at Dillard Door next door.}

No presents, just PRESENCE! (Or if you want to draw something, I will love that.)  My giant sketchbook will be there for folks to draw in.

Stay the whole time, or just a minute. Really, keeping it low-key, I just want to see the faces of my people.

(If you can’t make it, at least send a picture doing or eating something fun.)

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Notes below about our dinner gathering, Con Cards, and outreach at Ave Maria is moved to October (let me know if you can go), along with a possible new outreach visit to the Alpha Omega Veterans Services soon!  There is some new news about zines as well thanks to Dale, Lin, and Eric.  Plus Therro the Kid is leading a class at Brooks Museum.

To help with fellow artists, I have attached the Wally Wood Panels That Work study sheet again.

Shoot me back a short reply:  What is YOUR FAVORITE thing about cartooning (or cartoons)?  I’d like to share in the next newsletter. Email: midsouthcartoonists(at)gmail(dot)com

Please share any of this info with any interested artists you know.  If you have news, please send it before the last Monday of the month (copy and paste text and pictures, please).  Even promotional stuff – we want to share your good news!

Always keep up with the MSCA News here at www.midsouthcartoonists.org and by following us at https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcartoonists/.  Always fun to catch up via the podcast at www.drawingfunny.com for more updates and information. Reach out to podcast@drawingfunny.com to set up a date to visit with Lin for a show.

See you soon,
Your Favorite Toonboy,
Kevin Williams, MSCA Prez.

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MSCA – June 2026 Dinner Gathering, Conventions, “Featured Creatures” Art Reception, MORE!


Hiya, hello, and ‘sup, Digital Doodlers, Pencil Pushers, Ink Slingers, and Wordsmiths,

I’m looking forward to our June 2, 2026, dinner gathering at Garibaldi’s Pizza U of M, 3530 Walker Ave, from 6 – 8 pm.  Bring art, money for food, and a good time!

First up, Saturday, May 30, 2026, is Memphis Library Comic Con (details below) that had limited space, so other members and friends of the MSCA will be set up around town.  Check your socials for those locations.

As always, send photos and news to me before the last Monday of the month to make it into the next email, please.

Always keep up with the MSCA News at www.midsouthcartoonists.org and by following us at https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcartoonists/.  Always fun to catch up via the podcast at www.drawingfunny.com for more updates and information.

See you then,
Your Favorite Nerd,
Kevin Williams, MSCA Prez.

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News From Our EL PREZ Kev- MSCA: Sketchy Saturday, Podcasts, Outreach, and MORE!!

From MSCA President Kevin L. Williams:

Salutations Toony Wordsmiths, Ink Slingers, Pencil Pushers, and Digital Doodlers,

Thanks to all who made it out to the March Dinner Gathering!  The photos look like we had a great crowd.  I was sad to not be with you all, but was also glad to visit New York and the Jim Henson Creature Shop.  I have some images below to share from the Museum of the Moving Image – I’m always intrigued by concept art and story boards and hope you find them inspiring, too. Continue reading →

MSCA: March Dinner Gathering And 2027 Art Shows

From MSCA President Kevin L. Williams:

Greetings Pencil Pushers, Ink Slingers, Digital Doodlers, Wordsmiths, and Enthusiasts,

Always glad to see everyone out for the dinner gatherings!

“I’m not local to the MSCA, how can I participate?”  That’s a question I’ve heard before, and my suggestion is:

1) Share our emails to folks who may be interested in comics and cartoons, and ask them to sign up at midsouthcartoonists@gmail.com;
2) Come to art shows, buy comics, visit www.midsouthcartoonists.com and listen to www.drawingfunny.com podcasts;
3) Share our posts on social media;
4) Print and share posters, or save and share to your socials;
5) Create your own cartoonist meet-ups in your city;
6) and most importantly, per our Purpose, “Promote Cartoon as Art!”

I’m certain there are other ways to participate, what do you think you can do from afar? Anything I didn’t think of here?  Let me know.

Have news to help the MSCA promote Cartoons as Art?  Please send it to me before the last Monday of the month so I can share with everyone.

While we’d always hope you’d like to get the emails to share in news of promoting cartoon as art, if you need to be removed from the email list let me know and I’ll get that taken care of.

Sincerely,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President

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MSCA – January 2026 Dinner Gathering, Art Show Info, And More News

Greetings all! 
The 2025 year was crazy busy for the MSCA, including the current “Art of the Game” art show which is now running at the Memphis Jewish Community Center.  There is a copy/paste paragraph below for all your socials including the poster.   Installation images are attached.
I’m looking forward to 2026!  Not just our accomplishments in promoting cartoon as art, but in our individual accomplishments.
Speaking of which: what did you find your greatest accomplishment in 2025?  What do you hope to achieve in 2026?  Maybe something you share can be inspirational to the other members in our mid-month newsletter.  Looking forward to hearing from you.
Don’t forget to forward this to your artist friends!  It’s free to join in, just show up!
Likewise, if you have any event news and dates for 2026, please let me know and I’ll add it to the calendar.  Stay up to date at www.midsouthcartoonists.com and www.drawingfunny.com
Happy New Year!
Sincerely, your Looney-Tooney Pres,
Kevin Williams

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MSCA: December Dinner Gathering & Art Swap, Podcast, Art Shows, Member News, Art Job

Merry Greetings Dear Cartoon Family,
Lots going on this month, so please read below and join in all the fun.  Share this with other cartooning friends and other art groups that you’re a part of as well, let’s make our love for this art form spread!
Please get your news to me before the last Monday of each month to get included.  If you have any CALENDAR news to share – 2026 events especially – please send it along and I’ll get us set up with that news, too.
Soon, Lin and I will be discussing 2025 in Review on the podcast, so don’t forget to stay ‘tooned to www.midsouthcartoonists.org and www.drawingfunny.com for all your news and updates, as well as the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcartoonists/
A calendar is attached for 2026 gathering dates, print and stick it up where you can.  Don’t forget, you can save it in your cellphone calendar, too!  We want to see you over pizza and toons!
Look forward to seeing you soon,
Kevin Williams, Prez.

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