Princeton Comic Makers Weekly Roundup #70
Summary (10/1/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Halloween Party is Oct 29 (sign up if bringing food). Secret Santa sign up is Nov 19, exchange is Dec 17. Final Boss Outdoor Market this Saturday, 11:00-6:00. Princeton University Art Museum reopening Halloween, Oct 31 with free entry.
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🎃Halloween Party and Secret Santa
Our Halloween/costume party is Oct 29. You can wear a costume, bring food, and eat other people’s food. Costumes should follow school rules: keep them appropriate and no weapons. To bring food, please sign up on our handy spreadsheet. The Secret Santa sign up will be Nov 19, due Dec 17. $5 limit, and let us know ASAP if you wanna drop out.
📖ACP Sketchbook Club
It’s back! Sketchbooks are due Wed, Dec 10, 5:00, after which the Arts Council will display them all upstairs. We also have a club sketchbook! You get two pages per person; you can draw in it during in person meetings; you can also draw on paper in your own time and tape it into the sketchbook.
🏛️Princeton University Art Museum reopening
Their 24-hour grand reopening will be Oct 31-Nov 1. Entry is free, and they have a whole slew of special events to mark the occasion. Just check their event page for the schedule of activities.
UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
🦅Philly Zine Fest
The Philly Zine Fest is a free event that focuses on DIY publishing. It will be November 1, 11:00-5:00, at Mitten Hall. JAM tablers include Masha, Chris, Feather, Luke, and Nick.
🧛Final Boss Comic Fest
Final Boss Comics & Games is holding their 2nd Annual Comic Fest tomorrow, Oct 3, 11:00-6:00! Many of your JAM friends will be tabling, as well as other local indie comic creators. There will also be sales on certain comics and merch. See their instagram post for more info. Go say hi and have fun!
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
Jerry’s Artarama Artober Fest
Deadline: Sat, Oct 11 What: Outdoor flea market-style art fair. $25 for 10'x10', $15 for 6' space. VERY BRING-YOUR-OWN EVERYTHING!! To apply: Submit form and payment by deadline Contact: Store manager Kristen at 609-530-8972 or Princeton.manager@jerrysartarama.com Date/location: Sat, Oct 18, 11:00-4:00; Lawrenceville Jerry's Artarama
Deadline: Already sold out... but you can join the waitlist What: Exactly What It Sounds Like To apply: Click here to join the waitlist Contact: Try Philly Soap Box (the organizer) at info@phillysoapbox.org Date/location: Sat, Nov 1, 11:00-5:00; Mitten Hall
Philly Zine Fest Anthology
Deadline: Sunday, Oct 19 What: Limited print run highlighting local zine artists that will be available for free at the Philly Zine Fest To apply: Fill this form. Closely read the formatting guidelines!! Contact: info@phillysoapbox.org Date/location: Sat, Nov 1, 11:00-5:00; Mitten Hall
YOUR PROJECTS
🪐Luke’s physical comics available to buy
The Kickstarter campaign was a success, and the physical copies of his webcomic Mars Lighting are here! Reach out to Luke if you’re interested in a copy.
🔖Central Jersey Arts Council Carteret Comic Exhibition
Luke and Masha are in the comics themed exhibition at the Central Jersey Arts Council. Stop by if you’re in the area!
🎥Vinny’s in a film festival
Vinny’s short film “Mikey’s Crash” will be at the Philly Unnamed Film Festival, happening October 1-5. Vinny will be there in person to talk about his work!
Old Stuff
Tomato Pins
$10 for members; proceeds go directly to our rent. Thanks to everyone who helped!
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