PCM Weekly Roundup #91
Summary (3/18/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Fill out relevant Anthology forms by next meeting. Carmen Costa talk Apr 1. Various fairs and cons on the same days or weekends Mar-Jun, so be careful when making your plans.
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📆Plein Air Day
We will not have the room on Apr 15, so we will meet in the plaza by the Princeton Public Library. The library will also serve as our rain back-up.
1️⃣Anthology 1 credits… DEADLINE!!!
Anthology 1 participants: please complete the final “credits” submission form ASAP. This is the last week to do this!
2️⃣JAM Anthology 2… DEADLINE!!!
The theme is 😶🌫️ eye of the storm 🌩️. If interested fill out the participation form BY NEXT WEEK. The form helps us gather your contact info. Remember: 4 pages max, grayscale, PG-13. Our current final deadline is loosely Jun-Jul.
🎤Carmen Costa talk
Carmen Costa is a New Jersey-based comics creator (he makes Proctor!) who is very kindly giving a talk about his career on Apr 1. Check out his social media, check out his comic and his publishing company, and come prepared with note-taking tools and questions.
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.
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).
MoCCA Arts Fest
Mar 28-29 in the Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC.
Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)
Apr 18, check the FAQ for the 2 venue locations. Luther will be tabling here!
Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase (BICS)
Apr 18-19, @ The Box Factory in Brooklyn. It’s free!
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.
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