“Thanks+Giving” cartoon art auction
“Thanks+Giving” cartoon art auction
The National Cartoonists Society Foundation is staging “Thanks + Giving,” a unique auction of original artwork, with all proceeds going to help the devastated communities in Texas, Florida, Mexico, and especially Puerto Rico.
More than 125 internationally-renowned creators (and me) have donated original artwork, including Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse), Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), Al Jaffee (MAD Magazine), Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman (Zits), Rick Kirkman (Baby Blues), and many other well-known creators. Vintage comic strips and comic art will also be available to bid on. The address for the week-long auction which ends Thursday, Nov. 30th is: www.HA.com/NCS
This is a rare chance for fans of comics and collectors of comic art to obtain a unique piece of memorabilia, and at the same time give aid and comfort to those who still desperately need help.
All proceeds will be sent to Direct Relief.
Do You Cartoon?
Do You Cartoon?
JAY KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP! Do you need $5000 for college? Are you a college student doing cartooning? Then you could apply for the Jay Kennedy Scholarship. But hurry the deadline is December 15, 2015. For more information, please go to: http://cartoonistfoundation.reuben.org/jay-kennedy/
“Cruise with Cartoonists” (cancelled… sorry)
“Cruise with Cartoonists” (cancelled… sorry)
Hey! How about taking a “Cruise with Cartoonists” January 17th-24th, 2016! It’s a week long vacation on one of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world with 13 of your favorite cartoonists (yes, I am hoping you consider me one of them).
This is going to be a very fun week… and it all takes place aboard the Royal Caribbean’s “Freedom of the Seas”, with port stops in Haiti, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. If you are a fan of cartooning, interested in doing it as a career, or just want to have an excuse for taking a January cruise in the Caribbean, look no further.
All funds raised will go to benefit the National Cartoonists Society Foundation to help support programs such as: the “Cartooning for Kids” children’s hospital visits… drawing for our troops and wounded warriors both home and abroad… the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship… the Milt Gross Fund for cartoonists experiencing financial hardships… and the support of educational institutions dedicated to the art-form. You’d not only be enjoying yourself, you’d be helping others, too… They’ve put together a terrific lineup of guest cartoonists and event itinerary for the cruise…
Here’s what it’s all about: Those who cruise with the Cartoonists group will get admission to any and all of the events planned with the guest cartoonists. These include speaking presentations, workshops and talks about breaking into and working in the business, entertainment events like the “Quick on the Draw” show, several “Meet and Draws” where you can get free autographs and sketches by all the cartoonists, cocktail parties and needless to say, much lounging around by the pool (although I will first need to be dipped in a vat of sunscreen)…. Of course, all meals and accommodations are included… You’ll also have your dinner table hosted by one of the cartoonists once or more over the course of the trip. Plus, you get a free beverage package, which includes all the house wine, beer, soda, well/call/premium cocktails, and frozen drinks you can handle all week!
Here’s the speaker lineup:
- Jim Borgman– “Zits” syndicated comic strip; Pulitzer prize winning editorial cartoonist; 1993 Reuben Award winner
- Lynn Johnston– “For Better or For Worse” syndicated comic strip; 1985 Reuben Award winner
- Jeff Keane– …c’mon, you know who I am…
- Rick Kirkman– “Baby Blues” syndicated comic strip; 2012 Reuben Award winner
- Mike Luckovich– Two time Pulitzer prize winning editorial cartoonist, 2005 Reuben Award winner
- Steve McGarry– “Biographic” and “Kid’s Town” syndicated comics; “Minions” movie story artist
- Bill Morrison– “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” artist and art director
- Mike Peters– “Mother Goose and Grimm” syndicated comic strip; Pulitzer prize winning editorial cartoonist, 1991 Reuben Award winner
- Michael Ramirez– Two time Pulitzer prize winning editorial cartoonist
- Tom Richmond– Mad Magazine artist; 2011 Reuben Award winner
- Jerry Scott– “Zits” and “Baby Blues” syndicated comic strips; 2001 Reuben Award winner
- Rick Stromoski– “Soup to Nuts” syndicated comic strip; Greeting Cards
and just added ….
- Stephan Pastis – “Pearls Before Swine” syndicated comic strip and “Timmy Failure” childrens book series author
So how do you book this incredible trip? Just visit the NCS website or this direct page for all the details… As stated earlier, the price includes food AND drinks for the entire week. When you book be sure to use the Family Circus name… How? Just select Family Circus in the dropdown box on the booking page (example below):
Of course, the best part is that all the proceeds go to the NCS Foundation.
I hope to see you on the high seas (well, not too high of seas, hopefully)!
Welcome to The Family Circus
Welcome to The Family Circus
Welcome to the new Family Circus website! We’re glad you could make it.
You can read a new comic here every day, learn about Bil Keane, the original creator of Family Circus, check out some of Bil’s other old favorites in the “Pastime Party” and “Very Keane Art of Yesteryear” or take a tour down memory lane in the Family Circus archives!
Come back tomorrow for another new Family Circus comic! We hope you’ll stick around!