Apr
18
Lansing Independent Comics and Zine Fest (LICZ)
The Lansing Independent Comics and Zine Fest (LICZ!) is a one-day celebration of self-published and small press creators in Lansing, MI. With an aim of strengthening the local self-publishing community, LICZ! brings together cartoonists, zinesters, artists, local publishing resources and more!
Admission is free, and attendees will be able to meet with and purchase from over 50+ creators.
Mar
15
Pittsburgh Indie Expo (PIE)
Pittsburgh Indie Expo (PIE) is an annual event (now in it’s 2nd year!) that highlights independent comics creators, zine makers, artists, small press publishers, and indie game creators in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. It brings creators and fans together to showcase work, spark connections, and invigorate the Pittsburgh creative community.
Oct
18
Hoffman Estates Zine Fest
The first ever Hoffman Estates Zinefest brings together independent publishers from the Chicagoland area. This one-day event provides a platform for artists to display everything from personal stories and photography to fine art and graphic design...and everything in between!
Sep
20
to Sep 21
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is an annual European-style festival that spans four entire days—and stretches throughout the city of Columbus, Ohio. Each year, CXC continues to do what it originally set out to do: make genuine connections between people who share a love, a passion, and a personal reason to believe in the future of cartoon art.
Jun
28
to Jun 29
CAKE Chicago Alternative Comic Expo
THE CHICAGO ALTERNATIVE COMICS EXPO (CAKE) IS A WEEKEND-LONG CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENT COMICS, INSPIRED BY CHICAGO’S RICH LEGACY AS HOME TO MANY OF UNDERGROUND AND ALTERNATIVE COMICS’ MOST TALENTED ARTISTS– PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. FEATURING COMICS FOR SALE, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND MORE, CAKE IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND DIALOGUE AMONGST INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, SMALL PRESSES, PUBLISHERS AND READERS.