PCM Weekly Roundup #100
Summary (5/20/2026)
🖋️IN SHORT: Check out the Animation Accountability Club. Number of events happening May, Jun, and Jul, so double check “upcoming events.”
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📆June schedule
The next Quiet Day will be Jun 3. There will be no meeting on Jun 17, we will instead meet the next day, Thursday, Jun 18, at the Princeton University Art Museum. The museum closes at 8:00 on Thurs/Fri, so we will aim to arrive around 6:00.
🌩️Eye of the Storm Anthology 1st and 2nd check-ins
The first check-in was Apr 22. This is just for us to see that you have ideas forming, so The next check-in is Jun 24, where we’ll be checking that your penciled linework has progressed.
🐢Animation Accountability Club
Vinny is visiting from California! He wants to introduce you all to the Animation Accountability Club, which is a sister group to the Comix Accountability Club. It aims to help animators network and share resources/opportunities. To join, you can DM the Instagram account @animation_accountability_club for a Discord invite, or you can email [email protected].
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
Jerry’s Artarama Artist Alley
Deadline: LAST CALL right now, hard deadline May 30 What: Flea market-style artist alley outside the Lawrenceville store. Bring-your-own everything, but otherwise fairly cheap. Apply: Complete this form. Submit in person or by email. Pay in person or over phone. Contact: 609-530-8972; [email protected] When/Where: Jun 6; Jerry's Artarama in Lawrenceville
Princeton Zine Fest (link)
Deadline: ASAP What: Event featuring local zine makers. All experience levels welcome to table Apply: Complete form Contact: 609-924-9529 When/Where: Jun 20; Princeton Public Library's community room
Lambertville Comic and Zine Con
Deadline: unclear/ASAP What: exactly what it sounds like Apply: Complete form Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Jul 25; Acme Screening Room, Lambertville, NJ
Ignatz Awards
Deadline: May 31 What: Award handed out by the Small Press Expo (SPX) for comics and cartooning. Submit your published works for consideration. Apply: Click here for the rules and submission form. Works must be published Jun 1 2025 and May 31 2026. Contact: Fill the contact form When/Where: Nominees announced in Aug
Kodansha Manga Academy Award - Mangaka Discovery
Deadline: Jul 22, 11:59 JST What: Comic contest held by major manga publisher. Grand prize includes money and an editor; runner ups get professional feedback. Does not have to be manga format. Can submit multiple entries; can submit as a team. Apply: Visit this page and scroll down for the rules and submission form. Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Final results announced Oct 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trenton Pride
May 30, March starts at the State House Annex, festivities held at Mill Hill Park.
Jerry’s Artarama Artist Alley
Jun 6, Lawrenceville Jerry’s Artarama parking lot.
Capital City AnimeFest
Jun 6, Mercer County Community College, James Kerney Campus. Has limited amount of tickets, so buy in advance.
Trenton Charity Comic Con (TCCC)
Jun 14, Trenton Central High School.
Princeton Library Zine Fest
Jun 20, Princeton Public Library
Old Stuff
Email and Discord links
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