PCM Weekly Roundup #89
Summary (3/4/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Anthology 1 & 2 participants should fill out the relevant forms. Carmen Costa talk in a few weeks. MoCCA Fest end of Mar. Various new applications open (starts at “CCAF” in the Upcoming Apps list). Montclair Zine Fest Mar 28-29.
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📆Current rent cycle
Our current last day is Apr 29. We will also not have the room on Apr 15, so this will be our plein air meet-up.
1️⃣Proper credits for Anthology 1…
Anthology 1 participants: please complete the final “credits” submission form ASAP. This lets us know how to credit you!
2️⃣JAM Anthology… 2!
The theme is 😶🌫️ eye of the storm 🌩️. Fill out the participation form if you want to take part. The form helps us gather your contact info. Remember: 4 pages max, grayscale, PG-13. Our current final deadline is set for Jun-Jul.
🎤Carmen Costa talk
Carmen Costa is a New Jersey-based comics creator (he makes Proctor!) who is very kindly willing to give a talk about his career either Mar 25 or Apr 1. Check out his social media, check out his comic and his publishing company, and come prepared with note-taking tools and questions.
🧑🤝🧑MoCCA Fest group trip
MoCCA Fest is coming up again the weekend of Mar 28-29. If you are interested in traveling/getting meals/chitchatting with others, you’ll find partners in fellow PCM members. Early bird pricing has ended, so day passes are $25.
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
Trenton Charity Comic Con (TCCC)
Deadline: Rolling What: Charity fundraising event hosted by Trenton Central High School. This year, funds go to the JED Foundation, which focuses on teen mental health and reducing teen suicide. Apply: Contact event coordinator Edward Hoplock at the [email protected] or [email protected] (you can also use the website's contact page). New exhibitors will start receiving responses after Mar 1. Contact: Listed above When/Where: Sat, Jun 14; Trenton Central High School
Trenton Pride Festival
Deadline: Rolling What: Outdoor Pride march and festival. Bring your own table and chairs. Apply: Make $25-50 payment and supply contact info. ($25 will be considered donation, you will receive receipt for taxes). Contact: [email protected] When/Where: May 30; Solidarity March starts outside NJ State House, Festival in Mill Hill Park. Event map here.
Capital City AnimeFest (CCAF)
Deadline: Monday, Mar 16 What: Mercer County anime convention in its inaugural year Apply: Juried; read rules and complete form Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Sat, Jun 6; Mercer County Community College James Kerney Campus, Trenton
Rise Above Charity Group Show
Deadline: Friday, Mar 20 What: Charity art show as part of the Apr NJ Punk Rock Flea Market. 75% of the sale goes to the artist, 25% goes to charity. Apply: Here... the link doesn't seem to be working however Contact: Contact page When/Where: Apr 11-12, NJ Expo Center in Edison
Jerry’s Artarama Artist Alley
Deadline: Rolling, ASAP What: Small outdoor arts/crafts market. Bring-Your-Own-Everthing. Apply: Stop by the store or email the manager Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Sat, 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
Super Jersey Summer Spectacular
Deadline: Rolling, ASAP What: Same organizers as Super Jersey Comic Expo. SJCE is postponed to Apr 2027 due to winter weather damage to the venue. They are hosting the Summer Spectacular so that there is still a Summer event for their usual attendees to go to. Apply: Fill out the form Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Sat, Aug 29; Iron Peak Sports & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Montclair Zine Fest
Mar 28-29, @ different venues each day (check here for addresses).
Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)
Luther will be tabling here! Apr 18, check the FAQ for the 2 venue locations.
Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase (BICS)
Apr 18-19, @ The Box Factory in Brooklyn. It’s free!
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