Princeton Comic Makers Weekly Roundup #74
Summary (10/29/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Princeton University Art Museum re-opening, Philly Zine Fest, Hamilton Library Flea Market, and MoCCA fest/CatPrint deadlines are back-to-back starting Oct 31, so plan well. CAC are selling goodies to fundraise for a valued member’s chemo, shop link below.
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⛄Secret Santa
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
They’re due Wed, Dec 10, 5:00, after which the Arts Council will display them all upstairs. We also have a club sketchbook! There are 4 JAM meetings before the due date; you can draw on a separate sheet and tape it in if that’s more convenient.
🖼️Princeton University Art Museum reopening
Their 24-hour grand reopening will be Oct 31-Nov 1. Entry is free; 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 Saturday November 1, 11:00-5:00, at Mitten Hall. JAM tablers include Masha, Chris, Feather, Luke, and Nick.
🏛️Hamilton Library Flea Market
Haley and Luke are participating! It is an outdoor event on Sunday November 2, 8:00-1:00 at the Hamilton Township Public Library.
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
CatPrint Artist of the Month
Deadline: Monday, Nov 3 What: Original artwork of any animal, but favoring cats. Click link for more details To apply: Email file to aotm@catprint.com. Include artist name and title of piece. Will be notified Dec 8 Contact: aotm@catprint.com Date/location: N/A
MoCCA Arts Festival
Deadline: Monday, Nov 3 What: 2-day event hosted by the Society of Illustrators To apply: Fill out form Contact: jordan@societyillustrators.org Date/location: Mar 28-29, Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC
Castlepoint Anime Convention
Deadline: Friday, Dec 12, midnight What: Student-run anime convention based in NJ To apply: Fill out form and pay invoice Contact: artists@castlepointanime.com Date/location: Apr 25-26; Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus
YOUR PROJECTS
🌟CAC anthology fundraisers for a friend’s chemo
The Comics Accountability Club is selling two anthologies to fundraise for long-time member Phil Kieffer’s chemo. “Fool’s Gold” and “Calling All Casters” are both on pre-sale, shipping in December. You can also purchase the Anthology Bundleraiser which includes both anthologies, a tote bag, and a RISO print! Click here for their shop.
🪐Luke’s physical comics available to buy
Physical copies of his webcomic Mars Lighting are here! Reach out to Luke if you’re interested in a copy. Full edition is $25; singles are $5, and the black/white mini is $2.
🔖Central Jersey Arts Council Carteret Comic Exhibition
Luke and Masha are in the comics themed exhibition at the Central Jersey Arts Council. The exhibition closes Nov 1.
Old Stuff
Tomato Pins
$10 for members; proceeds go directly to our rent. Thanks to everyone who helped!
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