Hope you didn’t over indulge on Halloween candy before reading this newsletter…because it’s pretty sweet!
Local Comic Creator Spotlight: The Veil Gallery Show
On Saturday, October 25, locals turned out for the first gallery from the newly formed Glow Collective, which has multiple local comic creators amongst its ranks.
The event was hosted at the Angry Easel in Meridian, ID and featured brand new pieces from:
Sugar May
Noble Hardesty
Vinny Navarette
Chopsy
Hope Project Arts
Eli the Cartoon
Joe Silva
And last, but not least, organizer Sam Fortner
The first of hopefully many gallery exhibitions from Glow Collective, there were some great pieces on display. The quirky venue also allowed for a couple local artists to start doing impromptu paintings during the show.
You can learn more about forthcoming Glow Collective events by following Sam Fortner at https://www.instagram.com/thesamfortner/.
The assembled crowd enjoying the showcase.
An incredibly detailed for its size piece from Noble Hardesty.
A spooky glow in the dark sojourn brought to you by Sam Fortner.
This Month’s Local Recent Releases and Debuts
Vannotes has a new graphic novel Piggy: Jungle Pursuit out from Scholastic. Available for order at https://bookshop.org/p/books/piggy-jungle-pursuit/83014f094c402633
Albert Asker continues his string of releases with YEET Presents #68. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/yeetmagazine.
Damon Noller will be debuting the completed run of PELTS on Wednesday, November 12. See more details below!
This Month’s Events
Treasure Valley Comic Creator Meet-up
Saturday, November 8 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Collector’s Outpost at 2951 E Overland Rd #170, Meridian, ID 83642
Come enjoy the company of the valley’s many talented comics creators! Have further questions? Contact Vannotes at [email protected].
PELTS Limited Series Release and Signing Event
Writer and publisher Damon Noller will be signing copies for sale on November 12 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Captain Comics and Collectibles at 710 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705
After popping up at shows across the country, Boise based Arc Welder Studios' lumberjack horror comic series PELTS will debut issues #3 and #4 locally. PELTS fans can buy copies when stopping by to pick up their weekly pull box books. For those new to this title, the first two issues will be available for sale in limited quantities, too! For the latest updates, watch https://www.instagram.com/storyarcwelder/
Impolite Women in Art Art Classes
The next class is Saturday, Nov 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (times vary)
Catalyst Arts Collaborative at 6427 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID, USA
Led by local cartoonist Sugar May, this biweekly group is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the often-overlooked history of women’s, BIPOC, and queer contributions to art, whilst we work on individual embroidery squares in a freeform, expressive way. In each session, we'll learn embroidery techniques while cultivating an empowered and cheeky energy, in a space that is safe and inclusive. Students will be encouraged to share their art experience and explore the collective legacy and future of underrepresented artists.
For more updates visit https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/impolite-women-in-art-sat-times-vary
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM (please note the change as the group normally meets the first Wednesday of the month)
Shared Stories Books at 106 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Are you looking for a community of folks to dive deeper into your love of graphic novels or just looking to learn more about the medium? Our upcoming selection for discussion for November is The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, Paul Karasik, Lorenzo Mattotti and David Mazzucchelli.
Boise Zine Fest
Saturday, November 15 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Boise Tattoo Company at 4418 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Support the local zine scene! You can always find a great overlap of zine makers and cartoonists at this event.
Future Events - Mark Your Calendars
Hot Cocoa Comic Con
Saturday, January 31 from 10:00-4:00 PM
Fruitland United Methodist Church at 317 SW 2nd St, Fruitland, ID 83619
More information to come!
Border Town Comic Con
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
The Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum at 676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
More information to come!
The holiday season is fast approaching, so next month we’ll be putting together a gift guide of local creator’s work. If you’d like to be featured and are a comic creator, please reach out with a link to your webshop.
May all your Fall harvests be bountiful!
Vannotes
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