Get Stumped at the June Meeting!
Cartoonist, illustrator, and cartooning instructor Greg Stump will plant himself at the podium for the June meeting of Cartoonists Northwest! The illustrious guest speaker is co-creator of “Urban Hipster” comics, the debut issue of which was nominated for a Harvey Award for Best New Series in 1999. Co-created with Cartoonists Northwest member David Lasky, the popular title was followed-up with a second issue from Alternative Comics in 2003.
When asked in an interview to define “Urban Hipster”, the irrepressible Stump called it “The most exciting comic series since Kamandi.” Asked to explain how U.H. differs from ‘normal’ comics, Stump said “It's more self aware, plus it's funnier.”
While in college, Stump discovered the work of Peter Bagge and Dan Clowes, who influenced him away from his former interest in editorial cartooning. His weekly strip “Dwarf Attack” has graced the pages of The Stranger and the Portland Mercury. According to the Merc, Stump’s strip is “ALWAYS FUNNY! … Greg Stump: genius.”
Whether you consider yourself urban, suburban, urbane or sub-urbane, it’s easy to be a hipster! Come to the meeting on Saturday, June 21! (See below for location, time, etc.)
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your cartoons and enter the friendly competition!
+ Ongoing discussion of proposed changes to CNW Bylaws.
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Where: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
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Sneak preview of the July Meeting!
Psst! The guest speakers at the July CNW meeting will be the crew from Bluewater Productions, Inc., the independent production studio of comics, young adult books and graphic novel titles. Based in Bellingham, Bluewater publishes many comic titles, including “Ray Harryhausen Presents”, the exciting project with famed filmmaker Ray Harryhausen. Ray’s unforgettable classic films (“The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad”, “Clash of the Titans”, and “20 Million Miles to Earth” to name a few) get transformed into comic sequels. Yep, the July meeting’s gonna be hot with the coolest name in Seattle area comics! Plus, you’ll hear all the latest plans for Bell Con 2008 (another of Bluewater’s brainchildren), which takes place on Sept. 27! (For more details, go to: http://www.myspace.com/bellcon2007)
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ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more. Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY! Contact: cartoonistnw@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Proposed Changes to CNW Bylaws
Below are the current bylaws of Cartoonists Northwest. Following them are proposed changes, which were first reviewed and discussed at the May 17, 2008 meeting. All CNW members are invited and encouraged to express their views on this topic, including proposing additional changes. Discussion will continue at future monthly meetings. Here we go...
CURRENT Cartoonists Northwest Bylaws
PO Box 31122, Seattle, WA 98103
Article 1
The name of this organization is Cartoonists Northwest. The organization seeks to promote the art of cartooning and humorous illustration in the Pacific Northwest and provide guidance and education for cartoonists, artists and others who support and assist the organization.
Article 2
Membership is open to anyone. Members are required to pay dues annually. The Executive
Board may from time-to-time establish additional types of membership and shall determine what the dues for each shall be.
Article 3
Funds from dues and donations will be used to pay the expenses of the organization. No officer of the organization will receive a salary.
Article 4
Meetings of Cartoonists Northwest will be scheduled at monthly intervals. The Executive Board will determine the time, the day and the locations and revise or add to them.
Article 5
Business matters and organization affairs will be initiated or reviewed by the Executive Board and presented to the membership for approval. Business matters may be voted upon by voice vote from members in good standing and in attendance. A secret ballot may be requested by
members.
Article 6
Dissolution of the organization or other items of business requested by bankers, lawyers or government agencies may be presented before the entire membership, with the vote to be conducted by mail. A quorum for this vote will consist of at least a 2 per cent return of mailed ballots and a passing vote will be 75 per cent of those votes received.
Article 7
The President is the single elected officer. The President will be elected by a majority or plurality of members in attendance at the regular January meeting. The Executive Board may select and offer a candidate. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the election meeting.
Article 8
The President will select a Vice President and Treasurer. These three officers will then select, by plurality, four Executive Board officers. The President will serve as leader and preside over regular Cartoonists Northwest membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
• The President will set an agenda for each meeting and establish committees and appoint chairman for all committees.
• The Vice President will serve as leader and preside at membership meetings in the President's absence..
• The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of all money received and spent, sign all checks and pay all bills.
Article 9
The President may be removed from office for malfeasance or nonattendance, by unanimous vote of the six other officers. Other officers may be removed or replaced by other nominees at the initiative of the President and with a plurality approval by the other officers.
Article 10
Executive Board officers will participate in the management of the organization including, specifically, the dispersion of club funds, within the Executive Board structure. Members are welcome to attend and participate at Executive Board meetings, but should not expect to vote. If, however, certain members of the Executive Board are not in attendance, then any member in good standing who appears at the Executive Board meeting may be appointed to the Executive Board for the duration of that meeting and may then cast a vote at that meeting.
Article 11
In the event of dissolution of the organization, surviving officers shall seek to provide for payment of debts and liabilities of the organization, then donate the balance, if any, to the Cartoon Art Museum, in San Francisco, The International Museum of Cartoon Art, in Boca Raton, or the Museum of Words and Pictures, in Northampton, at their discretion.
Article 12
Recommendations to change or amend the Cartoonists Northwest bylaws may be proposed by any officer or member. Changes to the bylaws must be approved by 75 per cent vote of the participating eligible members.
—approved by a majority of voting members of Cartoonists Northwest on Dec. 19, 1997
Next, here are the bylaws with proposed changes as of May 17, 2008:
PROPOSED Cartoonists Northwest Bylaws (proposed changes are in red)
PO Box 31122, Seattle, WA 98103
Article 1
The name of this organization is Cartoonists Northwest. The organization seeks to promote the art of cartooning and humorous illustration in the Pacific Northwest and provide guidance and education for cartoonists, artists and others who support and assist the organization.
Article 2
Membership is open to anyone. All members, except for regular officers of the Executive Board and Guest Speakers, are required to pay dues annually. The Executive Board may from time-to-time establish additional types of membership and shall determine what the dues for each shall
be, subject to the approval of the membership by majority vote at the next regular meeting. A member shall be considered to be in good standing if any one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• The member has paid annual dues at any time in the previous calendar year.
• The member is currently a regular officer on the Executive Board.
• The member has been a Guest Speaker at a regular meeting at any time in the
previous calendar year, or a Guest Speaker at the most recent Toonie Awards.
• The member has carried out a recognized contribution to the good and welfare of the organization (such as the donation of artwork to a fundraising event) in lieu of payment of dues at any time in the previous calendar year.
• The member is a Charter Member.
Article 3
Funds from dues and donations will be used to pay the expenses of the organization. No officer of the organization will receive a salary.
Article 4
Meetings of Cartoonists Northwest will be scheduled at monthly intervals. The Executive Board will determine the time, day, and the location. In addition, the Executive Board may propose special meetings as needed. However, any change in the regular meeting time, day, or location must be preceded by an announcement at the previous regular meeting, except in the case of obvious emergency.
Article 5
Business matters and organization affairs will be initiated or reviewed by the Executive Board and presented to the membership for approval. Business matters may be voted upon by voice vote from members in good standing and in attendance. A vote will be conducted by secret ballot at the request of any member present, except for votes on matters of procedure, which shall be by voice vote only.
Article 6
The President is the single elected officer. The President will be elected by a majority of
members in attendance and in good standing at the regular January meeting.
• Any member in good standing may make a nomination.
• Any member in good standing may be nominated.
The election is by secret ballot. The ballots will be counted by two members present who were not nominated themselves. In the event no candidate receives a majority of votes cast, runoff elections will be held until one candidate receives a majority of votes cast.
Article 7
The President will select a Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These four officers will then select, by majority (the President having a tie-breaking vote), three other Executive Board officers. The President will serve as public spokesperson and will preside over regular Cartoonists Northwest membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
• The President will set an agenda for each meeting and establish committees and
appoint chairman for all committees.
• The Vice President will preside at membership meetings in the President’s absence.
• The Secretary will handle all public correspondence of the organization under the direction of the President, and will also be responsible for recording decisions of meetings of both the organization and the Executive Board.
• The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of all money received and spent, sign checks, be responsible for paying bills, and keep both a record of payment of membership fees by all members and also the mailing address, e-mail, and phone number (where available) for each member. The Treasurer must have a list of all members in good standing at every meeting. Any Executive Board officer has the right to inspect the records kept by the Treasurer at any
reasonable time.
Article 8
The President may be removed from office for malfeasance or nonattendance, by unanimous vote of the six other officers. Such removal must be confirmed by a majority vote of the members in good standing at the next regular meeting of the organization. If the removal is confirmed, then a new election must be held immediately. The newly elected President will serve the remainder of the term of the former President. Other officers may be removed or replaced by other nominees at the initiative of the President and with a majority approval by the other officers.
Article 9
Members of the organization may be suspended by the unanimous vote of the Executive Board if they engage in abusive behavior or if their public actions discredit the organization. Such suspension must be confirmed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members in good standing at the next regular meeting of the organization.
Article 10
Executive Board officers will participate in the management of the organization including, specifically, the dispersion of club funds, within the Executive Board structure. Members are welcome to attend and participate at Executive Board meetings, but do not have the right to vote at these meetings. If, however, there are members of the Executive Board who are not in attendance, then any member in good standing who appears at an Executive Board meeting may be appointed to the Executive Board for the duration of that meeting and may then cast a vote at that meeting. The Executive Board shall decide by majority vote which members may serve as appointees for that meeting. In any event, the number of members who serve as appointees may not exceed the number of absent Executive Board members.
Article 11
Dissolution of the organization must be presented before the entire membership, with the vote to be conducted by mail. A quorum for this vote will consist of at least a 20 per cent return of mailed ballots. Dissolution must be approved by at least 75 per cent of the votes received.
Article 12
In the event of dissolution of the organization, the Executive Board shall seek to provide for payment of debts and liabilities of the organization. The balance, if any, shall be donated to the Cartoon Art Museum, in San Francisco, The International Museum of Cartoon Art, in Boca Raton, or the Museum of Words and Pictures, in Northampton, at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Article 13
Recommendations to change or amend the Cartoonists Northwest bylaws may be proposed by any officer or member in good standing. Changes to the bylaws must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the members in good standing and in attendance in votes taken at two separate, consecutive regular meetings of the organization.
CURRENT Cartoonists Northwest Bylaws
PO Box 31122, Seattle, WA 98103
Article 1
The name of this organization is Cartoonists Northwest. The organization seeks to promote the art of cartooning and humorous illustration in the Pacific Northwest and provide guidance and education for cartoonists, artists and others who support and assist the organization.
Article 2
Membership is open to anyone. Members are required to pay dues annually. The Executive
Board may from time-to-time establish additional types of membership and shall determine what the dues for each shall be.
Article 3
Funds from dues and donations will be used to pay the expenses of the organization. No officer of the organization will receive a salary.
Article 4
Meetings of Cartoonists Northwest will be scheduled at monthly intervals. The Executive Board will determine the time, the day and the locations and revise or add to them.
Article 5
Business matters and organization affairs will be initiated or reviewed by the Executive Board and presented to the membership for approval. Business matters may be voted upon by voice vote from members in good standing and in attendance. A secret ballot may be requested by
members.
Article 6
Dissolution of the organization or other items of business requested by bankers, lawyers or government agencies may be presented before the entire membership, with the vote to be conducted by mail. A quorum for this vote will consist of at least a 2 per cent return of mailed ballots and a passing vote will be 75 per cent of those votes received.
Article 7
The President is the single elected officer. The President will be elected by a majority or plurality of members in attendance at the regular January meeting. The Executive Board may select and offer a candidate. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the election meeting.
Article 8
The President will select a Vice President and Treasurer. These three officers will then select, by plurality, four Executive Board officers. The President will serve as leader and preside over regular Cartoonists Northwest membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
• The President will set an agenda for each meeting and establish committees and appoint chairman for all committees.
• The Vice President will serve as leader and preside at membership meetings in the President's absence..
• The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of all money received and spent, sign all checks and pay all bills.
Article 9
The President may be removed from office for malfeasance or nonattendance, by unanimous vote of the six other officers. Other officers may be removed or replaced by other nominees at the initiative of the President and with a plurality approval by the other officers.
Article 10
Executive Board officers will participate in the management of the organization including, specifically, the dispersion of club funds, within the Executive Board structure. Members are welcome to attend and participate at Executive Board meetings, but should not expect to vote. If, however, certain members of the Executive Board are not in attendance, then any member in good standing who appears at the Executive Board meeting may be appointed to the Executive Board for the duration of that meeting and may then cast a vote at that meeting.
Article 11
In the event of dissolution of the organization, surviving officers shall seek to provide for payment of debts and liabilities of the organization, then donate the balance, if any, to the Cartoon Art Museum, in San Francisco, The International Museum of Cartoon Art, in Boca Raton, or the Museum of Words and Pictures, in Northampton, at their discretion.
Article 12
Recommendations to change or amend the Cartoonists Northwest bylaws may be proposed by any officer or member. Changes to the bylaws must be approved by 75 per cent vote of the participating eligible members.
—approved by a majority of voting members of Cartoonists Northwest on Dec. 19, 1997
Next, here are the bylaws with proposed changes as of May 17, 2008:
PROPOSED Cartoonists Northwest Bylaws (proposed changes are in red)
PO Box 31122, Seattle, WA 98103
Article 1
The name of this organization is Cartoonists Northwest. The organization seeks to promote the art of cartooning and humorous illustration in the Pacific Northwest and provide guidance and education for cartoonists, artists and others who support and assist the organization.
Article 2
Membership is open to anyone. All members, except for regular officers of the Executive Board and Guest Speakers, are required to pay dues annually. The Executive Board may from time-to-time establish additional types of membership and shall determine what the dues for each shall
be, subject to the approval of the membership by majority vote at the next regular meeting. A member shall be considered to be in good standing if any one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• The member has paid annual dues at any time in the previous calendar year.
• The member is currently a regular officer on the Executive Board.
• The member has been a Guest Speaker at a regular meeting at any time in the
previous calendar year, or a Guest Speaker at the most recent Toonie Awards.
• The member has carried out a recognized contribution to the good and welfare of the organization (such as the donation of artwork to a fundraising event) in lieu of payment of dues at any time in the previous calendar year.
• The member is a Charter Member.
Article 3
Funds from dues and donations will be used to pay the expenses of the organization. No officer of the organization will receive a salary.
Article 4
Meetings of Cartoonists Northwest will be scheduled at monthly intervals. The Executive Board will determine the time, day, and the location. In addition, the Executive Board may propose special meetings as needed. However, any change in the regular meeting time, day, or location must be preceded by an announcement at the previous regular meeting, except in the case of obvious emergency.
Article 5
Business matters and organization affairs will be initiated or reviewed by the Executive Board and presented to the membership for approval. Business matters may be voted upon by voice vote from members in good standing and in attendance. A vote will be conducted by secret ballot at the request of any member present, except for votes on matters of procedure, which shall be by voice vote only.
Article 6
The President is the single elected officer. The President will be elected by a majority of
members in attendance and in good standing at the regular January meeting.
• Any member in good standing may make a nomination.
• Any member in good standing may be nominated.
The election is by secret ballot. The ballots will be counted by two members present who were not nominated themselves. In the event no candidate receives a majority of votes cast, runoff elections will be held until one candidate receives a majority of votes cast.
Article 7
The President will select a Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These four officers will then select, by majority (the President having a tie-breaking vote), three other Executive Board officers. The President will serve as public spokesperson and will preside over regular Cartoonists Northwest membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
• The President will set an agenda for each meeting and establish committees and
appoint chairman for all committees.
• The Vice President will preside at membership meetings in the President’s absence.
• The Secretary will handle all public correspondence of the organization under the direction of the President, and will also be responsible for recording decisions of meetings of both the organization and the Executive Board.
• The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of all money received and spent, sign checks, be responsible for paying bills, and keep both a record of payment of membership fees by all members and also the mailing address, e-mail, and phone number (where available) for each member. The Treasurer must have a list of all members in good standing at every meeting. Any Executive Board officer has the right to inspect the records kept by the Treasurer at any
reasonable time.
Article 8
The President may be removed from office for malfeasance or nonattendance, by unanimous vote of the six other officers. Such removal must be confirmed by a majority vote of the members in good standing at the next regular meeting of the organization. If the removal is confirmed, then a new election must be held immediately. The newly elected President will serve the remainder of the term of the former President. Other officers may be removed or replaced by other nominees at the initiative of the President and with a majority approval by the other officers.
Article 9
Members of the organization may be suspended by the unanimous vote of the Executive Board if they engage in abusive behavior or if their public actions discredit the organization. Such suspension must be confirmed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members in good standing at the next regular meeting of the organization.
Article 10
Executive Board officers will participate in the management of the organization including, specifically, the dispersion of club funds, within the Executive Board structure. Members are welcome to attend and participate at Executive Board meetings, but do not have the right to vote at these meetings. If, however, there are members of the Executive Board who are not in attendance, then any member in good standing who appears at an Executive Board meeting may be appointed to the Executive Board for the duration of that meeting and may then cast a vote at that meeting. The Executive Board shall decide by majority vote which members may serve as appointees for that meeting. In any event, the number of members who serve as appointees may not exceed the number of absent Executive Board members.
Article 11
Dissolution of the organization must be presented before the entire membership, with the vote to be conducted by mail. A quorum for this vote will consist of at least a 20 per cent return of mailed ballots. Dissolution must be approved by at least 75 per cent of the votes received.
Article 12
In the event of dissolution of the organization, the Executive Board shall seek to provide for payment of debts and liabilities of the organization. The balance, if any, shall be donated to the Cartoon Art Museum, in San Francisco, The International Museum of Cartoon Art, in Boca Raton, or the Museum of Words and Pictures, in Northampton, at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Article 13
Recommendations to change or amend the Cartoonists Northwest bylaws may be proposed by any officer or member in good standing. Changes to the bylaws must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the members in good standing and in attendance in votes taken at two separate, consecutive regular meetings of the organization.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING FOR MAY 2008
Cartoonists Northwest’s May 17th meeting could be called “Takin’ Care of Business” and will feature a stimulating potpourri of viewpoints and agenda items, especially those garnered in the wake of the recent Seattle ComiCon.
The conversation will be more than just a recap of fun and memorable moments from the show. This could be an invaluable how-to guide for those aspiring cartoonists who have yet to present their artwork for sale at a comic book convention. And even longtime conventioneers may pick up an insightful tidbit or two.
Past CNW Presidents Scott Alan and John Lustig, current club President Keith Curtis, and Five-year member Bill Morse will be among those leading the discussion about what it takes to bring images in your head to the “product” stage, and then marketing them at a show.
This confluence of con-goers will bring up war stories and handy tips for any cartoonist interested in exploring the commercial and social aspects of comic book culture. Valuable lessons learned in the study of human nature, what sells and doesn’t sell, and the importance of superhuman stamina for enduring such ware-hawking fatigue and what some conventioneers refer to as “mind-glaze”.
Cartoonists Scott Alan [Oh Brother! “To Boldly Go… (Like it or Not)” ] and Bill Morse [Rhapsodies, Sasha Slower Than Light] have been vendors at all six Emerald City ComiCons, building up their publications and their presentations over that time. Keith Curtis’ Crater on the Moon has developed innovative improvements as well. In addition to having many shows and fairs notched on his belt, John Lustig [Last Kiss] also has intriguing tales to tell from the recent New York Comic Con, a place far from the Emerald City…
So come to Cartoonists Northwest’s May 17 meeting for some hilarious, inspiring and informative conventional wisdom. (ouch!) Besides the passing along of priceless pearls, there’s always the usual CNW fun with voting on the Best of the Northwest cartoons offered by the members each month, discussing new and old club business, and potentially a serious discussion about the club’s bylaws. Bylaws? We have bylaws? You bet your sweet bippy we do! Come see!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your cartoons and enter the friendly competition!
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
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What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. May 17, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Where: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.) 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.
Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY! Contact: cartoonistnw@gmail.com
The conversation will be more than just a recap of fun and memorable moments from the show. This could be an invaluable how-to guide for those aspiring cartoonists who have yet to present their artwork for sale at a comic book convention. And even longtime conventioneers may pick up an insightful tidbit or two.
Past CNW Presidents Scott Alan and John Lustig, current club President Keith Curtis, and Five-year member Bill Morse will be among those leading the discussion about what it takes to bring images in your head to the “product” stage, and then marketing them at a show.
This confluence of con-goers will bring up war stories and handy tips for any cartoonist interested in exploring the commercial and social aspects of comic book culture. Valuable lessons learned in the study of human nature, what sells and doesn’t sell, and the importance of superhuman stamina for enduring such ware-hawking fatigue and what some conventioneers refer to as “mind-glaze”.
Cartoonists Scott Alan [Oh Brother! “To Boldly Go… (Like it or Not)” ] and Bill Morse [Rhapsodies, Sasha Slower Than Light] have been vendors at all six Emerald City ComiCons, building up their publications and their presentations over that time. Keith Curtis’ Crater on the Moon has developed innovative improvements as well. In addition to having many shows and fairs notched on his belt, John Lustig [Last Kiss] also has intriguing tales to tell from the recent New York Comic Con, a place far from the Emerald City…
So come to Cartoonists Northwest’s May 17 meeting for some hilarious, inspiring and informative conventional wisdom. (ouch!) Besides the passing along of priceless pearls, there’s always the usual CNW fun with voting on the Best of the Northwest cartoons offered by the members each month, discussing new and old club business, and potentially a serious discussion about the club’s bylaws. Bylaws? We have bylaws? You bet your sweet bippy we do! Come see!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your cartoons and enter the friendly competition!
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
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What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. May 17, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Where: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.) 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.
Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY! Contact: cartoonistnw@gmail.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Cartoonists Northwest at Emerald City ComiCon '08!
Oh, we're off to see the cartoonists,
The ones from Cartoonists Northwest!
At Emerald City ComicCon they'll be
Showing their skills at their best!
If ever, oh ever, a Con there was
Seattle's is tops because because
Because, because, because, because, because
Cartoonists Northwest is one of the draws!
That’s right! The 6th annual Emerald City ComicCon will be all the more magical this year, with the presence of many members of Cartoonists Northwest (CNW)! The Con happens on May 10-11, 2008, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Look for the following CNW folks and friends to be showing off their wizardry:
- Scott Alan (Cahoots Creations), at Artist Alley booth E04.
- W. P. Morse (Rhapsodies), at Artist Alley booth A26.
- Keith Curtis (Cyclops Unlimited, which publishes the amazing comic series 'Crater On the Moon'), at Exhibitor booth 709 (booth will also feature the fantastic works of Donna Barr, and "many and sundry valuable trinkets" from the wildly funny cartoonist Dan McConnell!).
- John Lustig (Last Kiss Entertainment), at Exhibitor booth 805 (booth will also feature cartoonist and CNW member Kevin Boze, author of the acclaimed book 'The Virgin Project')
- Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum (Creators of the library comic strip Unshelved) They won't be there in person, but don't let that stop you from dropping by Exhibitor booth 305!
- Phil Foglio (Studio Foglio), Exhibitor booth 304
- Peter Bagge, Guest (Hate, Neat Stuff, Apocalypse Nerd, MAD magazine, etc.)
- Mike Grell, Guest (Superboy, Tarzan, Green Arrow, etc., and a member of the Cartoonists Northwest Hall of Fame!)
- Steve Gallacci (Albedo Anthropomorphics, and another stellar member of the Cartoonists Northwest Hall of Fame!)
- Paul Chadwick, Guest (Concrete, Seven Against Chaos)
- Ellen Forney, Guest (I Love Led Zeppelin, Monkey Food, Lust)
If that's not enough to convince you you're not in Kansas anymore, take time on Sunday, May 11, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., to attend a panel discussion on editorial cartoons called "STICKIN' IT TO THE MAN", presented by and featuring members of CNW. Editorial cartooning is a great way for cartoonists to let their voices be heard. Panelists including two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner David Horsey (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), Elizabeth Pankey, Andrew Wahl (http://offthewahl.com/) and Dan McConnell will discuss styles of the genre, zeroing in on your target, how to craft a visual metaphor, and why editorial cartooning is vital to a healthy society. Moderated by Keith Curtis (CNW President, and creator of Crater On the Moon comics). Location: Panel Room A.
For more information, go to http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/.
The ones from Cartoonists Northwest!
At Emerald City ComicCon they'll be
Showing their skills at their best!
If ever, oh ever, a Con there was
Seattle's is tops because because
Because, because, because, because, because
Cartoonists Northwest is one of the draws!
That’s right! The 6th annual Emerald City ComicCon will be all the more magical this year, with the presence of many members of Cartoonists Northwest (CNW)! The Con happens on May 10-11, 2008, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Look for the following CNW folks and friends to be showing off their wizardry:
- Scott Alan (Cahoots Creations), at Artist Alley booth E04.
- W. P. Morse (Rhapsodies), at Artist Alley booth A26.
- Keith Curtis (Cyclops Unlimited, which publishes the amazing comic series 'Crater On the Moon'), at Exhibitor booth 709 (booth will also feature the fantastic works of Donna Barr, and "many and sundry valuable trinkets" from the wildly funny cartoonist Dan McConnell!).
- John Lustig (Last Kiss Entertainment), at Exhibitor booth 805 (booth will also feature cartoonist and CNW member Kevin Boze, author of the acclaimed book 'The Virgin Project')
- Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum (Creators of the library comic strip Unshelved) They won't be there in person, but don't let that stop you from dropping by Exhibitor booth 305!
- Phil Foglio (Studio Foglio), Exhibitor booth 304
- Peter Bagge, Guest (Hate, Neat Stuff, Apocalypse Nerd, MAD magazine, etc.)
- Mike Grell, Guest (Superboy, Tarzan, Green Arrow, etc., and a member of the Cartoonists Northwest Hall of Fame!)
- Steve Gallacci (Albedo Anthropomorphics, and another stellar member of the Cartoonists Northwest Hall of Fame!)
- Paul Chadwick, Guest (Concrete, Seven Against Chaos)
- Ellen Forney, Guest (I Love Led Zeppelin, Monkey Food, Lust)
If that's not enough to convince you you're not in Kansas anymore, take time on Sunday, May 11, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., to attend a panel discussion on editorial cartoons called "STICKIN' IT TO THE MAN", presented by and featuring members of CNW. Editorial cartooning is a great way for cartoonists to let their voices be heard. Panelists including two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner David Horsey (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), Elizabeth Pankey, Andrew Wahl (http://offthewahl.com/) and Dan McConnell will discuss styles of the genre, zeroing in on your target, how to craft a visual metaphor, and why editorial cartooning is vital to a healthy society. Moderated by Keith Curtis (CNW President, and creator of Crater On the Moon comics). Location: Panel Room A.
For more information, go to http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
APRIL 2008 MEETING
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING IN APRIL !
Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
Friends of furry fandom, rejoice, for Steve Gallacci will be decelerating from the Rim of Known Space (where his name is forever etched upon a planet called the CNW Hall of Fame!) and landing at the meeting as guest speaker!
Steve is the progenitor of the awesome Albedo Anthropomorphics comics. He started Albedo under his own Thoughts & Images imprint, first published in 1983. Among some of the story lines in Albedo are Steve's own “Erma Felna: EDF”, a military sci-fi epic featuring elements of political intrigue, and Stan Sakai's “Usagi Yojimbo”, which first appeared in the famously-rare Albedo #2. Also under his Thoughts & Images imprint, the first three issues of Donna Barr's The Desert Peach and a single issue of his own fantasy adventure Zell, Sworddancer with art assistance by Steve Adams, were also published. Thoughts & Images also published the first edition of “Albedo RPG”, written by Craig Hilton and Paul Kidd, and based on the Erma Felna storyline from Albedo. Other cartoon material includes doing art for episodes of Elin Winkler's “Tales of the Fehnnik”, published by Radio Comix, and short bits for Ken Fletcher's “Spontoon” fanzine. He has also done Science Fiction art and illustration since the late 1970s, as well as straight technical/commercial illustration.
Irregularly, he produces silver bullets for his "Argent Small Arms" line of odd bits.
More recently, he has been creating masters for after-market scale model aircraft
detail/correction/conversion sets and is working on acrylic figures of famous comic characters.
Steve Gallaci is truly a seasoned traveler of the tooniverse! What nuggets of wisdom will he bestow upon all those who attend the April meeting?? The rules of engagement are simple: Be there, and find out!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
*Recap of LEFT, RIGHT, & WRONG, the political cartoon show currently at the Burnley Gallery at The Art Institute of Seattle (ran Feb. 25 – Apr. 15).
*Recap of the TOONIES AWARDS annual banquet (Mar. 1).
*Recap of the CNW-CWAC “R. Crumb Underground” tour at the Frye Museum.
*Updates on the Emerald City ComiCon.
*Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your cartoons and enter the friendly competition!
*Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. April 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $1.00 each for CNW members; $3.00 for non-members.
Where: Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121
Use main entrance, corner of Alaskan & Vine. Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
Use main entrance, corner of Alaskan & Vine. Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
"Left, Right, & Wrong" Political Cartoon Exhibit EXTENDED, due to popular demand!! - 3/08
CNW and the Art Institute of Seattle proudly present, "Left, Right, & Wrong: Celebrating the Art of Editorial Cartooning" at the Art Institute's, Burnley Gallery. This show opened February 29 and has now been extended to April 15 due to popular demand!
This exhibition celebrates the artistry of political and editorial cartooning, and features some of the Northwest’s most notable cartoonists, including David Horsey, Pat Moriarity, Andy Wahl, Peter Bagge, Donna Barr, Lew Andrus, Dan McConnell, and George Jartos. Additionally, the exhibit will feature the work of CNW members, as well as faculty and alumni of The Art Institute.
The gallery is located in the South Campus building at 2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. Gallery hours are Mon. through Thurs. 7 AM – 10 PM; Fri. 7 AM – 5 PM; and Sat. 9 AM – 2 PM. Closed Sundays.
The show is presented by Cartoonists Northwest (CNW) and The Art Institute of Seattle.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with one of the artists or Art Institute staff, please contact the Department of Communications at mlivingston@aii.edu, or call (206) 239.2562.
Doing Dilbert - from Doodle to Domination - 2/08
Dilbert cartoons reside on every cubical wall in every office in the country, if not the world, and Jeanette Smith is the one responsible for putting them there!
This February Jeanette, formerly of United Media/United Feature Syndicate, will be at CNW to discuss how she took Dilbert out from under the radar and transformed the strip into a global mega brand. Jeanette now runs a consulting firm in Seattle which specializes in licensing for creative cartoonists and artists, with clients such as John McPherson creator of Close to Home and Tom Wilson, Ziggy cartoonist.
Jeanette will also discuss how to think beyond the box of traditional cartoon venues and explore new avenues for your work. She will explore the principles of branding, marketing, and licensing, as they apply to cartoons. You can take these proven techniques and leveraging tactics and apply then to your own projects. Jeanette is animated, engaging, knowledgeable and chock-full of exactly the kind of experience (and unquie stories) that makes this meeting THE one that you won't want to miss!
The meeting will be at the Art Institute of Seattle's north campus, in room 503. Be sure to enter through the doors at main entrance, on the corner of Alaskan Way and Vine. Things will get started at 6PM and street parking is free at that time. See you there and bring something to jot down some notes, it's going to be GOOD!
This February Jeanette, formerly of United Media/United Feature Syndicate, will be at CNW to discuss how she took Dilbert out from under the radar and transformed the strip into a global mega brand. Jeanette now runs a consulting firm in Seattle which specializes in licensing for creative cartoonists and artists, with clients such as John McPherson creator of Close to Home and Tom Wilson, Ziggy cartoonist.
Jeanette will also discuss how to think beyond the box of traditional cartoon venues and explore new avenues for your work. She will explore the principles of branding, marketing, and licensing, as they apply to cartoons. You can take these proven techniques and leveraging tactics and apply then to your own projects. Jeanette is animated, engaging, knowledgeable and chock-full of exactly the kind of experience (and unquie stories) that makes this meeting THE one that you won't want to miss!
The meeting will be at the Art Institute of Seattle's north campus, in room 503. Be sure to enter through the doors at main entrance, on the corner of Alaskan Way and Vine. Things will get started at 6PM and street parking is free at that time. See you there and bring something to jot down some notes, it's going to be GOOD!
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