Tag: Nicki Workman

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: October Part 2: Lots o’news! Ghost Patrol, Monster Club, Art Classes, Anniversaries, Podcasts, Horn Tootings, MORE!

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

Believe it or not, everyone is SO BUSY promoting cartoon as art right now that I already have a full email of information to share before we even get to the usual ‘mid-month’ email!

This email shares art days, art classes, Kevin in a Muppet Zine, Katie in a Geek Tank, and Lin in a Little Gallery.  Ghost busters and Beale Street Monsters!  RRParks Cards Kickstarter, and MORE!

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.  I’ll add this to our November Dinner Gathering email and share thoughts!  (Send pictures, too.)

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

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.

Proudly yours,
Kevin Williams,
MSCA President

“What happens at the MSCA Dinner Gathering?” is a question I get sometimes.  I think lots happens, and so there’s not a simple explanation.  We gather at 6pm and leave the building at 8pm (sometimes standing around outside much later).  I try to make sure to go over things around 7pm sharing the group happenings and open up for folks to share what they’re doing, but other than that lots of great conversations happen, people do artwork, share the work they’ve done, and eat delicious food!

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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 – June Midmonth News Updates

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,
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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 May Days & More Event News

Hey gang- well, this spring has already been busy. Last weekend Nicki and I attended the Earth Day celebration here in Hernando. It was the first Hernando Farmers Market of the year on the Courthouse Square, and the DeSoto Arts Council had their spring art fest going on there as well. The weather was mostly overcast, but mild temps most of the time we were there and a decent breeze blowing, so it was a very pleasant way to spend a Saturday. Continue reading →