National Cartoonists Society’s Annual Conference
Can’t make it to Columbus for the National Cartoonists Society’s annual conference next week? No problem! We’re excited to offer livestream tickets for three exclusive sessions that you won’t want to miss:
Watch Live: Thursday, August 6th, 1:00-4:10pm Eastern time
Cost: $12
Professional-quality streaming online; easy access link for registered attendees will be emailed prior to the event.
🎟️ Tickets are just $12! Get yours on/by Tuesday, August 4th to get your link.
See the full conference and Reuben Awards program HERE.
Livestream-Only Tickets Include:
1pm Opening Session: Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence
Join Special Guest Jennifer George (Chief Creative Officer of the Rube Goldberg Institute and Rube’s granddaughter), Head Curators from BICLM, and NCS President Karen Evans, speaking on legacy and the ongoing impact of cartooning, creating, and the NCS Community. This isn’t just a history lesson, it’s a celebration of where we’ve been, who we are, and the future of our craft.
2pm ComicLab Live: Actionable Advice in a Time of Change
Join hosts Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar for a live recording of the ComicLab podcast, featuring three special guests discussing the craft, business, and creative challenges facing cartooning. It’s an hour that’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: They squeezed in three halves.
HOSTS
Dave Kellett, cartoonist, co-director, podcaster
Brad Guigar, webcartoonist, author, podcaster
GUESTS
Dee Fish, Terri Libenson, Jamar Nicholas
3pm Protecting Your Work: A Legal Panel for Cartoonists
Three attorneys who specialize in creator rights break down legal essentials every cartoonist should know. Topics include: safeguarding your intellectual property, understanding contract clauses, and protecting your work’s legacy. Leave with concrete strategies and resources—not just “hire a lawyer” but what to ask before you need one.
GUESTS:
Patricia Sulser, Stu Rees, and Jeff Trexler
See the full conference and Reuben Awards program HERE.
