This weekent the second annual Memphis Public Libraries’ Comic Con happens on Saturday, May 18th from 10-3pm at the main library on Poplar Avenue. Continue reading
Tag: Dale Martin
This Just In – It’s Gonna Be Smokin’ Busy On 4/20!
Hey, gang- lots to do this weekend. Here are a few involving the MSCA… Continue reading
Just Another Sat-Art-Day
Today was a bit cold outside, but felt warm and toasty inside 901 Comics East today for this month’s Sat-Art-Day. We had a few new faces join us for four hours of drawing funny and talking toons. Continue reading
Drawing Funny Podcast Episode 56 – “MSCA 2023 Review” With Prez Kev
Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins me for this 56th “Drawing Funny” episode. We discuss what a busy year 2023 was for the MSCA and what plans are in the works for this new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, upcoming art shows around town, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza. Continue reading
2024 Con Season News – Haywood Comic Con, Midtown Con, And Memphis Public Library Con
MSCA “The Good, the Bad, and the Sketchy” Zine Submission Guidelines
From the MSCA zine editor, Dale Martin–
Greetings, all!
This is your official call for entries for The Good, the Bad, and the Sketchy #8 — the FAIRY TALES issue! We’re tying this issue into our “Glass Slipper” summer art show (at Theatre Memphis) with a FAIRY TALE themed issue that we can release as part of the show’s opening. Myths, fables, fairy tales in general (not just limited to Cinderella) … Comics & illustration welcome, fan art of existing properties NOT.
We’ve already got commitments for two pages from Jim Palmer, a cover from Courtney Dunn … and maybe work from you, too? Continue reading
Artistic Opportunities: Contests, Classes, And Events
Katie Jones shared this information with us that the Smithsonian is holding a portrait contest with great prizes for portrait artists. It would be great to see some of you in that museum!! So, go apply! See the graphic below… Continue reading
Pod People News – MSCA Zine Reviewed Online, Katie Talks, Plus New “Drawing Funny” Episode Is Available
Hey, gang- had to break out the winter emergency monkey-hat today! If you’re in the Memphis area you’re probably snowed in like me. Well, if you need something to watch or listen to here are a few suggestions… Continue reading
“Survey Says…!” – The MSCA Needs Your Imput
Recently MSCA prez Kevin L. Williams and zine editor/publisher Dale Martin each sent out surveys to our members to get their thoughts and opinions on the state of our group, and future plans. Here’s what Kev had to say: Continue reading
Monthly Dinner And Annual Holiday Art Swap – Pics From The Last MSCA Event Of 2023 And Some Holiday Shopping Suggestions
This past Tuesday was our last 2023 MSCA dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza, and it was also our annual holiday art swap. Continue reading