PCM Weekly Roundup #93
Summary (4/1/2026)
🖋️IN SHORT: Plein Air Day soon. Various fairs and cons on the same days Apr-Jun, so be careful when making your plans (KICx and BICS are the soonest). Princeton Zine Fest application link has been fixed. Anthology check-in dates will be updated to account for delays. Notes from Carmen’s talk in google doc linked below.
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✏️Carmen Costa notes
Carmen gave a very informative talk on Apr 1! For anyone seeking a summary, click here 👈
📆Plein Air Day
We will meet on Apr 15 in the plaza by the Princeton Public Library. The library will also serve as our rain back-up.
🌩️Eye of the Storm Anthology progress
Sign ups are closed! We will update our check-in dates to accommodate the postponements we made, but the rough final deadline is around Jun-Jul. Remember: 4 pages max, grayscale, PG-13.
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
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.
Old Stuff
Email and Discord links
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