(From MSCA president Kevin L. Williams)
Sad news shared from Greg Cravens yesterday that the founder of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association, Jack Cassady, has passed away.
Back on March 28, 1987, his poster brought together many cartoonists (MSCA originally the Memphis Cartoonists Group) at Steak and Ale on Summer Avenue.
It’s thanks to Jack that today we are inspired to come together and promote cartoon as art almost 40 years later. Continue reading
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
Dearest Pencil Practitioners, Ink Slingers, Digital Doodlers, Wordsmiths, and All,
Sharing another email for the middle of the month because folks are that busy! I know two emails at the start of the month was surely enough; but we had a LOT of things going on. Some new things have been added below, with some still coming up. Check it out!
-The Dinner Gathering is on Tuesday, November 3rd, 6-8 pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza, 3530 Walker Avenue. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BNSvuNF3w11orgRk7
-Sat-art-day happening Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 – 4 pm at Crone Memorials, 811 S Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104. https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCq3KsdnN46q1YMB7
AVE MARIA HOME: Lin and I had a great visit drawing scary cats and pumpkins with the residents there. December 2, 3 – 5 pm, will be our next outing there. Be sure to LET ME KNOW if you are able to go that day. They really love our visits and remember everyone who comes. More details below.
I’m planning an early November trip to Alpha Omega Veterans Services to deliver the current batch of comics and cartoon-themed books that you all have been bringing. If you have any others to bring, please do bring it to the November dinner gathering. We’ll pick up another run in 2027.
GROUP PARTICIPATION: What inspires you to cartoon? Does that creativity stream from the ether, or from a particular something or someone? Do you get a charge from an individual comic book, strip, or show? Last month’s question got a few really good answers! I hope to add your answers and pictures to the November 2026 newsletter!
Please forward to any interested artists. 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!
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.
Have a Happy Halloween!
Spectre-tacularly yours,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President
Dearest Ink Slingers, Digital Doodlers, Wordsmiths, Pencil Practitioners, and All,
We are a very busy group, and there’s plenty to read here..!
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. Right now: Lin and Kevin are going. We’ll have plenty of art supplies on hand.
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
GROUP PARTICIPATION: What inspires you to cartoon? Does that creativity stream from the ether, or from a particular something or someone? Do you get a charge from an individual comic book, strip, or show? Last month’s question got a few really good answers, see below.
PROMOTION: Please forward to any interested artists. 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
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. Continue reading
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.)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9hJGgqB9Fz1Mex5E8
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.
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
Hey, howdy, hey, cartooning artists, writers, and lovers!
We’ve had some fun things going in May and June as a group and individually, and I have collected more information throughout the email. If you have news, please send a paragraph, link(s) and pictures to me before the last Monday of the month.
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. Continue reading
Hi, adored pencil pushers, ink slingers, wordsmiths, and digital doodlers,
Ready for some more outreach? We had a fun time at Ave Maria Home in March with another visit due on Tuesday, April 14 3-5pm; and then Sunday, June 7, from 3-5pm we’ll gather at A. Schwab’s for a panel discussion about comics and a portfolio review! More details below, but please let me know if you can make it.
Stay ‘tooned to www.midsouthcartoonists.org and www.drawingfunny.com for more updates and information. You can also follow us at https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcartoonists/
Please share with your favorite comic friends and artists who might be interested in promoting cartoon as art!
Sincerely,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President
Hey, gang- hope you’re doing well and staying dry. Got a few things to share with you for this month, a look back at last month, and some things to look forward to next month. Continue reading