24 Hour Comics Day 2019

24-Hour Comics Day | Saturday, October 5–Sunday, October 6, 2019 | noon–noon | Lobo Anime and Comics | 1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM

Be a part of 24-Hour Comics Day 2019 — accept the challenge to create 24 comic book pages in 24 consecutive hours.

Join 7000 BC at Lobo Anime and Comics for a creative exercise that will test your stamina while you explore what you're capable of.

Once again thousands of artists of all skill levels around the globe take part in this annual celebration of comics creation — everyone, regardless of experience in comics-making, is welcome, so bring your papers and pens and join in.

This event is open to all ages (with parental permission for minors) and is free. Pre-registration is not required, but it's helpful — if you know you're going to participate, please send an email. It'll be extra helpful if you can complete and return this form when you email or when you show up at the event.

Coffee courtesy of Starbucks.

Update: see the day unfold at the blog on the 24-Hour Comics Day site.



Poster by Brittany Sedillo

September 2019 Meeting at Tribes Coffee House in Santa Fe

September 2019 Meeting | Saturday, September 28 | 2:00 | Tribes Coffee House | 3470 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM

Join New Mexico comics creators for an informal gathering at Tribes Coffee House on the southern end of Santa Fe on Saturday, September 28 at 2:00.

Everyone interested in making comics is welcome, send an email with any questions.

7000 BC at Bubonicon 51

Bubonicon 51 | August 23–25, 2019 | Friday: 3:00–8:30 / Saturday: 9:30–7:00 / 9:30–4:00 | Albuquerque Marriott Uptown | Albuquerque, NM

7000 BC is at Bubonicon 51 with books from artists across New Mexico — entrance to the Dealers Room is free.

Comic Workshop at UNM Taos Library

Comic Workshop | Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 1:00–2:30 | PMSSC Room D, UNM Taos Library | Pueblo Hall East, 1157 County Road 110, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

What are comics? How do we tell stories using words and images? How can we effectively use the comics medium? Learn about comics and create your own in this free, hands-on workshop.

Limited to 25 participants, visit or contact the Library to reserve your space.

Update:
Photos have been posted by the UNM Taos Library here.

And following the workshop, Mike and Robin of KCEI Radio in Taos interviewed 7000 BC's Jeff and UNM Taos Library's Nicole.  To hear the full program ("All About Comics") scroll down to the April 2019 Archives.

Local Comics Pop-up at Big Adventure Comics

Local Comics Pop-Up at Big Adventure Comics | Saturday, February 23 | 1:00 | Big Adventure Comics | Santa Fe, NM

7000 BC members will be a part of the Local Comics Pop-Up at Big Adventure Comics at 418 Montezuma, Suite C (in the Jean Cocteau building, across from Sanbusco) in Santa Fe on Saturday, February 23 starting at 1:00. New Mexico-based writers and artists will be selling their creator-owned books and talking about how they work. At 2:00, Turner Mark-Jacobs gives a 30-minute demonstration about his art and process.

This is a great opportunity to support local talent and to connect with people making comics.

7000 BC at the New Mexico Library Association Conference

NMLA Conference 2018 | Oct 31-Nov 2 | Marriot Pyramid | Albuquerque

7000 BC will have a table at this year's New Mexico Library Association Conference.  The conference brings together librarians from around the state, as well as several New Mexico based publishers and other vendors for three days of presentations and events relevant and related to libraries.

NMLA Conference
Wed., Oct. 31 - Fri., Nov. 2
Albuquerque Marriot Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

24-Hour Comics Day 2018

24-Hour Comics Day | Saturday, October 6–Sunday, October 7 | noon–noon | Lobo Anime and Comics | 1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM

Be a part of 24-Hour Comics Day 2018 — accept the challenge to create 24 comic book pages in 24 consecutive hours.

Join 7000 BC at Lobo Anime and Comics for a creative exercise that will test your stamina while you explore what you're capable of.

Once again thousands of artists of all skill levels around the globe take part in this annual celebration of comics creation — everyone, regardless of experience in comics-making, is welcome, so bring your papers and pens, enjoy coffee from Winning Coffee, and join in.

This event is open to all ages (with parental permission for minors) and is free. Pre-registration is not required, but it's helpful — if you know you're going to participate, please send an email. It'll be extra helpful if you can complete and return this form when you email or when you show up at the event.

We're also looking for sponsors to donate food, drink, and prizes. Please get in touch if you're able to donate or help us find donations.

Update 1: Jeff is liveblogging the event at the 24-Hour Comics Day site.

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Winning Coffee