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MSCA: November Dinner, 40th Anniversary Update, Outreach, MORE!!

Dearest Pencil Practitioners, Ink Slingers, Digital Doodlers, Wordsmiths, and All,

In this update:  Sat-Art-Day, 40th Anniversary Details, Dinner Gathering Nov. 3, Con Cards Nov. 4, Ave Maria Home Dec. 2, Zine Deadlines, January Dinner Gathering, recurring news, October wrap-up, and schedule of upcoming events at the very bottom.

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 celebrate your good news! Email to: midsouthcartoonists(at)gmail(dot)com

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.

Proudly yours,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President

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MSCA Fall News Update, Art Opportunities, And Memphis Event Schedule

It’s fall, y’all…well, technically. According to NASA, this year’s fall equinox fell on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:05 p.m. CT. The leaves are turning brown, but mostly because of the intense heat and lack of rain this month. It’s been one of the hottest summers on record for us this year, so hopefully we’ll see the high temps fall off for this season soon. Here’s to cooler weather like this morning’s- and here’s some fall event news from our MSCA president, Kevin L. Williams…

Dearest Pencil Practitioners, Ink Slingers, Digital Doodlers, Wordsmiths, and All

Katie Jones recaps the TN Association of School Librarians September 13 – 15, 2026, discussing How to Create School Level Conventions below.  This is a fun update, check it out below.

Ave Maria Home outreach is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 3 – 5 pm.  PLEASE let me know if you can go.  Last call if you’re able to come.

I am still taking comic book and graphic novel donations for Alpha Omega Veteran Services.  If you’re out of town and would like your books to support rehabilitation of our veterans, they can be mailed to me at:
Kevin Williams/MSCA
PO Box 770397
Memphis, TN 38177.

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 – 4 pm is our next Sat-art-day event!  It’s a chance to set aside time to work on your art, practice with various pens or other art tools, do some writing, and finish some art.  It will happen at Crone Memorials, 811 S Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCq3KsdnN46q1YMB7

Shoot me back a short reply:  What is YOUR FAVORITE thing about cartooning (or cartoons)?  I’d like to share in the October newsletter.  Thanks to those who have answered! Email is: midsouthcartoonists@gmail.com

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 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.

Proudly yours,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President

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MSCA: August Dinner Gathering, Comics for Vets, Adoptable CATS, Fun Games, Art Show, and more!!!

Howdy Purveyors of the Toon,

Dinner gathering, outreach opportunity, and more in this email!

Our last dinner gathering found folks sharing their reference materials and books for inspiration.  Do you have an idea of anything you’d like to see shared at an MSCA Dinner Gathering? Please forward to any friends interested in cartoon as art.  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.

2027 is our 40th Anniversary!  We’re looking to do some new promo items, participate in art shows, set up at cons/events, and would love to publish another zine issue..! What ideas do you have for fun celebratory plans we could do?  Reply to the recent group email or get to me in person. 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: Dec Dinner Gathering/Art Swap, Art of the Game Exhibition, And 2026 Calendar

News from MSCA president Kevin L. Williams:

Hi, fellow purveyors of Toondom! Lots of fun things coming up below.

Thank you for a fantastic 2025!  We have achieved so much, especially our mission: Promoting cartoon as art!  And I’m proud of seeing how much work was done outside of the group as individual members were taking on their own publications, art shows, and more.  MORE!  Proud of you all.  I love seeing your success stories, and hearing about them when we get together.  Keep arting around.

Please send me all your news, pictures, etc., before the last Monday of November so I can share with your fellow ‘toonists in our December 2025 email. 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: www.facebook.com/midsouthcartoonists/

Look forward to seeing you in December,
Kevin Williams, Prez.
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