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At BCAF, we believe in the power of comics to inspire, educate, and bring people together. That's why we help promote spaces for both creators and readers to find one another, exchange ideas, and grow as a community.

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
October's Picture + Panel explores "Between Places" with Ben Hatke (@benhatke.bsky.social) and Lily Kim Qian. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Calmer Con @calmerconboston.bsky.social is this Saturday, 9/12! It's all the fun of a con--cosplay, an artist's alley, presentations, and workshops--in a sensory-friendly environment! Register at www.calmercon.org Hope we see you there!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We love this piece from our artist-in-residence A. Krieg from July's Picture + Panel, "Seeing Japan" with @abbydenson.bsky.social and @mattloux.bsky.social !
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
It's always a treat to look back on Picture + Panel through the art of our artist in residence A. Krieg! This piece is from May's panel "Love Stories"!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
BCAF is pleased to shine a spotlight on one of our amazing volunteers Caroline Hu @hudrewthis.bsky.social! Get to know Caroline and what she does for us in this little Q&A!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Mass Cartoonists, there's six days left to apply for a Lightning Grant! (www.bostoncomicarts.org/lightning) Of the program, BCAF Grant Program Coordinator A. David Lewis writes...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
It's a comics-filled Saturday! Tomorrow, join BCAF for a public drawing meetup inspired by the practice of this year's Boston Reads Comics creator, Raúl the Third @raulthethird.bsky.social and then head on into the BPL for Raúl's talk!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
On Sunday July 12th, make your own comics at the MFA in this drop-in workshop with esteemed local author Raúl the Third! Inspired by his graphic novel The Snips, create comic book characters and send them out on an adventure. This event is part of the Boston Reads Comics program.
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ComicBuzz @comicbuzz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Announcing BCAF's Lightning Grants to Massachusetts Cartoonists comicbuzz.com/announcing-b... @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social @bpl.boston.gov #comics #comicbooks
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ComicBuzz @comicbuzz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
BCAF Presents: Boston Reads Comics comicbuzz.com/bcaf-present... @raulthethird.bsky.social @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social @bpl.boston.gov #comics #comicbooks
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Massachusetts cartoonists: if a professional expense is standing in your way, BCAF wants to help you keep moving! We're launching Lightning Grants — six microgrants of $250 designed to get money into creators' hands quickly and without red tape.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We're thrilled to be part of the Boston Children's Museum Juneteenth Celebration! At 1pm tomorrow, in a collaborative live-drawing program, local comics creators Cagen Luce, Brittney Bourne, and Joy Reid create art to share their own stories — with help from the audience!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
In July's Picture + Panel, Abby Denson @abbydenson.bsky.social and Matt Loux @mattloux.bsky.social explore Japan through an outsider's eyes. Join us for a conversation about travel, fandom, and curiosity. Omega Au, Convention Chair of Anime Boston 2026, will moderate.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Hey, Western Mass! Kick off summer on 6/22 with a talk from award winning graphic novelist Jarrett Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social about his journey as a writer and artist! Register for FREE at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/sunderland-talks-comics-with-jarrett-j-krosoczka
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Young participants will be guided through the process of creating a zine to express their own revolutionary ideas by local comics creator Jerel Dye ( @jereldye.bsky.social ) This workshop aims to provide participants with the opportunity to put their ideas on paper and share them through a zine.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This Sunday, as part of @icaboston.bsky.social Play Date, free family art days, Raúl the Third (@raulthethird.bsky.social) will talk about he creates his graphic novels, draw live, and answer questions about being an artist! Raúl's book THE SNIPS is this year's Boston Reads Comics selection.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
June's Picture + Panel (6/1 at 7pm) explores queer bodies and medical autonomy with Jared Sarnie and Violet Kitchen. Noah Glick from Fenway Health will moderate. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This National Library Week, BCAF stands with the Mass Freedom to Read Coalition in support of H.3594. H.3594 protects students, supports librarians, and ensures access to diverse perspectives in our schools and libraries against censorship efforts. Show support: act.pen.org/a/mass-action-alert-h3594
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Do you have big ideas to share? Join artist Jerel Dye on Sat 4/25 for a zine-making workshop! This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to put their revolutionary ideas on paper and guide them through the process of creating a zine. Register at bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69baa...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
As advocates for comics creators and readers, we stand with over 100 grassroots and national advocacy organizations, publishers, booksellers, and professional associations in opposition to HR 7661. Urge your representative to vote NO or to not take it up for a vote at all at: tinyurl.com/hapf2m9r
Statement in opposition to HR 7661: The freedom to speak and to read is a fundamental principle of the United States of America. That is why we have joined together--parents, students, educators, library workers, authors, free expression advocates, booksellers, and publishers-- to stand in support of our nation's school-aged children and teens and in opposition of HR 7661. 

HR 7661 if passed will compel nationwide book censorship. It confuses obscenity with identity and stigmatizes vulnerable young people, particularly trans children and teens based on who they are. It will continue to drain funding from our already underfunded schools and libraries. And it will threaten the creativity and critical thinking that are vital to education in the US.A core principle of democracy, freedom, and liberty is that the government does not choose what people get to read and who they get to be. This country has a long history of protecting our freedoms. HR 7661 goes against this.
Together, we say that this bill goes against the US Constitution, local self determination, access to books, and a society that is welcoming for everyone, no matter who they are. Our schools deserve better than this. Our children and teens-- all of them, without exception-- deserve better than this. 
We urge the US House of Representatives to vote NO on HR 7661 or better yet not to take it up for a vote at all.A list of organizations who signed the Joint statement in opposition to HR 7661.A continuation of the list of organizations who signed the joint statement against HR 7661
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Graphic Medicine International Collective @graphicmedicine.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Graphic Medicine will be hanging out with our friends from @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social at CAMP (Comic Arts Maine Portland) on Saturday, April 11th! Swing by to learn more about comics and health, chat with @noethematt.bsky.social, and maybe even take home a book!
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Luna Moth Zine Fest @lunamothzinefest.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Huge shoutout & THANK YOU to our sponsors: @goosepoopgames.com, Wrong Brain, @xomikbuk.bsky.social, & @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social! Their support helped LMZF grow in ways we never imagined. Check 'em out—they’re doing awesome work! goosepoopgames.com wrongbrain.net @xomikbuk (IG) bostoncomicarts.org
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Have you applied for @comicartsmaineport.bsky.social 2026 S'mores Awards? This $300 mini-grant for New England-based emerging cartoonists supports two primarily self-published artists printing a new mini comic. Submissions are open until 3/29. Submit at www.comicartsmaineportland.com/smores-award!
digital flyer for the 2026 s'mores award from the Comic Arts Maine Portland. A cartoon s'more with arms and legs and eyes holds a trophy. The text reads "submissions open! mini grants for New England Emerging Cartoonists" with the dates from March 2nd to March 29th for submissions.
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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The BOSTON COMICS IN COLOR FESTIVAL is a few weeks away! Get your FREE tickets today to come join the fun! #BCICF2026 youtu.be/JKEvFlHo1cM?...
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BCICF 2025 Promo
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
This month's newsletter giveaway comes from @bulgilhanpress.com! Bulgilhan Press is "a home for distinct, self-indulgent comics by cartoonists with voice & vision" Enter the giveaway at docs.google.com/forms/d/1WaW... Sign up for our newsletter at bostoncomicarts.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Tomorrow is Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day at the State House and online! At 12:30pm, go to @nosycrowus.bsky.social's instagram to watch the press briefing on Instagram Live! Nosy Crow is an award-winning children’s publisher based in MA and member of the Mass Freedom to Read coalition.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Join us online on 3/10 for Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day! Coalition members will gather at the State House in Boston and virtually. We will be meeting with legislators in support of An Act Regarding Free Expression, talking about book bands, and holding a press conference to spread the word.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In celebration of Eisner Week, Steve Weiner and Dan Mazur, the creators of WILL EISNER: A COMICS BIOGRAPHY will speak at the Maynard Public Library on Thurs. 3/5 at 7pm! Learn more at: maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/boo...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Due to the snow, this event has been postponed. More details about the reschedule to come!
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Vero Stewart @kineticradio.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I love weird little guys. Here’s the full art for the @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social ALYAC comics fest :) #comics #libraries
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We hope you can join us on 3/3 for a panel with the @bpl.boston.gov and the Women's National Book Association teaching comics creators about what literary agents do, how they work with authors and publishers, and why it's important to have one. Sign up at bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69963...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
On Monday 3/2 Picture + Panel explores censorship and banned books with Jarrett Dapier and Joel Christian Gill. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-freedom-to-read
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Join us at the Woburn Public Library for a panel discussion featuring the best and brightest upcoming Black comics creators in the Boston area! Brittney Bourne, Ingrid Pierre, and Gabriel Joy Reid will talk about their work in a conversation moderated by Cagen Luse! Registration link below!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Back again this year: Ashland Library Young Artists Comics fest! If you know any young artists, encourage them to apply for their own table to sell their work! And if you want to support young artists, register to attend! Registration links below!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
On Monday 2/2, Picture + Panel serves up a conversation about food and family with Robert Mgrdich Apelian and Shaina Lu. Deborah Norkin, Pangyrus Food Writing Editor, will moderate. Register for free at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Come together to share the practice of creating comics every hour of the day. Join a panel of local cartoonists Damian Alexander, Caroline Hu, and Sanika Phawde in a discussion moderated by educator and comics-maker Jerel Dye. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/hourly-comics-day-2026
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
January's newsletter giveaway comes from Frog Farm! Frog Farm is a small press comics publisher that also hosts regular comic reading and animation screening events in Brooklyn. They print and hand make all their comics, and they are always funny and weird worldbuilding stories. Entry details below!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Tomorrow! Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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Picture + Panel: Grief and Loss | BCAF
This month, Picture + Panel confronts the weight of loss with Tom Hart and Jesse Mechanic. Discussing two beautiful graphic memoirs, we explore how comics can transform unspeakable loss into art that ...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
On 1/5 at 7pm, Picture + Panel confronts the weight of loss with Tom Hart and Jesse Mechanic. Discussing two beautiful graphic memoirs, we explore how comics can transform unspeakable loss into art that remains. Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
It's been amazing year for comics: great Picture + Panel discussions, our first citywide read, and more incredible festivals, workshops, and talks than can fit into one post. To help us put on more events, support creators, and nurture future artists, consider donating www.bostoncomicarts.org/donate
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Graphic novels, despite building bridges of understanding, are disproportionately targeted for censorship. Boldly state that you read banned comics in this t-shirt designed by MA-based illustrator Ellen T. Crenshaw. Get yours at www.bonfire.com/34i-read-banned-comics34-fundraiser/
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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Today at 5:30 pm, we're hosting @studiojjk.bsky.social at @countwaylibrary.bsky.social (w/ @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social and @massmice.bsky.social)! Free and open to the public - we just ask that you register ASAP: libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/15798349
An Evening with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
A #GivingTuesday message from BCAF's Executive Director Shelli Paroline (@shelliparoline.bsky.social) "I wanted to share a little message of hope in the form of a comic. When reflecting on this past year, I couldn’t help but think of the magical work of local creator Brittney Bourne.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
At events throughout the year, our volunteers asked people to draw Mice for MICE! Check out some of the awesome results and get hyped for MICE THIS WEEKEND! We'll see you there! Register for MICE for FREE at www.micexpo.org/events/mice-2025
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
The Mass Senate passed "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which protects the right to access books in MA and safeguards creators, librarians, educators, and book professionals. The bill is now moving to the House! Visit www.massfreedomtoread.org/act and follow the steps there to show your support!
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
A great write up about our workshop, Lynn Makes Comics! Check out the article and keep your eyes peeled for the exciting workshops coming in 2026! itemlive.com/2025/11/13/lynn-makes-comics-workshop/ www.bostoncomicarts.org/workshops
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
MICE @massmice.bsky.social kicks off with "Comics in the Divided Age" at WBUR Cityspace! Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangill.bsky.social talks with Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social and Alan Jenkins @alanjenkins.bsky.social. Registration link below! Use the code "MICE5" to get $5 off.
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
December's Picture + Panel "Surviving Childhood" confronts the weight of difficult childhoods with Melissa Mendes and Travis Dandro. We hope to see you on 12/1! Register at: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-surviving-childhood
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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Tomorrow, 11/13, at 6pm, the creators of WILL EISNER: A COMICS BIOGRAPHY discuss their book at the Jewish Heritage Center. Hope to see you there! hubs.americanancestors.org/will-eisner-...
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Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo @massmice.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Join cartoonists Eleri Harris and Shay Sarah Mirk to celebrate the release of their book, Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Finally, a guide into one of the most transformative ways of creating comics!
An open comic book features panels with a variety of colorful nondescript things happening and jumping off the pages. People are collaborating across some of the panels. A large title in a speech bubble shares, “Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative,” a new must-have from cartoonists Eleri Harris (top-left) and Shay Mirk (bottom-left).
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