PCM Weekly Roundup #99
Summary (5/13/2026)
🖋️IN SHORT: CAC workshop TONIGHT. Quiet Day Jun 3. Outdoor/museum meeting Jun 18 (no meeting Jun 17). Jerry’s Artarama LAST CALL for vendors. Lambertville Comic and Zine Con applications open. 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.
🎉Our friends at Final Boss
AIPT have a podcast episode and article about Final Boss’ 2nd floor expansion that you can read here and listen to here. Floyd and Griffin are very kind people who put in a strong effort to build community (recently they hosted many PCM artists for Free Comic Book day), so huge congrats to them!
🌩️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.
Comix Accountability Club
Our buddies at CAC are hosting a workshop TONIGHT, May 14, 7:30, about finishing your stories and big projects. DM shanzine on Discord (you can see her post in the self-promo channel) for the invite link.
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
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE)
Deadline: May 15, 11:59 pm What: Hosted by Boston University's School of Visual Art, focusing on independent comics/graphic novels Apply: Visit this page to get started Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Dec 5-6; Fuller Building at Boston University
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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