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Thanks for another great year!
Posted: June 7th, 2016
VanCAF 2016 is two weeks behind us, and over the course of June and July you can expect to see photos and videos from the weekend appearing on our website. If you have some great shots from this year’s event you’d like to share, please pass them along.
We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for this year:
Bard on the Beach
The Cannibal Café Granville
EA Playtesting
Jukebox Print
Metropolis Comics and Toys
Oni Press
Opus Art Supplies
Starbucks Canada
Yelp Vancouver
A special shout out to our hosts at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre for being wonderful hosts for 5 years now! Also, thanks to our sponsor Silverstring Media, who produced the very first VanCAF app. We were happy to be the launching point for the ConQuest project and are very excited to see where it goes from here!
We’re taking some time to recover from this year’s VanCAF, but we’ll be back with news soon. Please enjoy all the photos, and check back in late summer for updates on VanCAF 2017!
VanCAF 2016 is THIS WEEKEND!
Posted: May 17th, 2016
There’s only a few days left until VanCAF! There’s plenty to look forward to at this year’s show, including:
• A full lineup of great events, such as a live podcast taping, an art tutorial, an interview with Lynn Johnston, and discussion panels about horror, magical girls, historical comics, and more!
• A prize raffle, where you have the chance to win not only a ton of prizes from our generous sponsors, but also original art, produced by our very own exhibitors!
• Speaking of our exhibitors, there are HUNDREDS of artists for you to meet, greet, and buy wonderful comics and prints from.
As always, VanCAF and all its events are 100% free to attend! So download our new VanCAF app (available on iOS and Android) and join us at the Roundhouse from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday! You won’t want to miss it.
VIP Packages Are Now Available!
Posted: April 5th, 2016
If you want to skip the lines and get priority access to all of VanCAF’s events, including our signing with Lynn Johnston, there’s only one way to do it. Pick up one of our VIP Packages, which go on sale today!
For $20, you'll get:
- A set of three limited edition 8.5 x 11 VanCAF 2016 poster prints, featuring exclusive art by Tyson Hesse, Kadi Fedoruk, and Ken Steacy
- 10 Raffle tickets for entry into our exclusive prize raffle
- Exclusive front-of-line access to all events and to the signing with Lynn Johnston
- 2 Refreshment vouchers to be redeemed for drinks or snacks
- A VanCAF 2016 messenger bag
- A download code for a free EA computer game
If you want a little discount, our family pack option allows you to buy 4 packages for just $70. That’s a saving of $2.50 on each package!
There are only 100 packages available, so if you want one, order it today.
A Conversation with Lynn Johnston – May 21st
Posted: March 1st, 2016
We’re excited to make our first event announcement for VanCAF 2016 — and it features a very special guest!
Lynn Johnston, the award-winning cartoonist and creator of For Better or For Worse, will be making an appearance at VanCAF on Saturday, May 21st!
Starting at 12:00 PM, Doug Savage (of Savage Chickens) will host A Conversation with Lynn Johnston: a 45 minute discussion of Lynn’s experience in the comics industry, her inspirations, and her advice for fledgling artists and comic creators. Following the panel, Lynn will be joining us at the VanCAF Info Table for a book signing from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
We’re honoured to be hosting an artist who has had such an influence on Canada’s cartooning legacy. Be sure to join us for this event!
To read more about Lynn’s accomplished career and peruse the For Better or For Worse archives, visit her website.
2016 poster artists
Posted: February 16th, 2016
This year's poster art has been revealed, and we're ecstatic with not one, not two, but THREE contributing artists. Featuring the stunning talent of Kadi Fedoruk, Ken Steacy, and Tyson Hesse, we'll be using featuring all three posters on our promotional art around town. Interested in picking one up for yourself? All three posters will be available as limited edition prints in our 2016 VIP packcages, on sale in April!
VanCAF 2016 promotional poster by Kadi Fedoruk.
VanCAF 2016 promotional poster by Tyson Hesse.
VanCAF 2016 promotional poster by Ken Steacy.
Invitations have been sent!
Posted: January 4th, 2016
After an incredibly difficult period of review, we've sent out invitations for our 2016 exhibitors. We want to thank everyone for applying, as the competition was extremely fierce this year—but if you didn't receive an invite, don't lose hope! We maintain an exhibitor waitlist, which hopeful applicants are welcome to join at any time.
If you applied for a table at VanCAF 2016 but have yet to hear word, be sure to check your spam filters, and then drop us a line.
And if you simply can't contain your excitement, check out our list of guests & exhibitors. That list will continue to grow in the coming months, so check back often for exciting announcements, or be sure to follow us on Twitter or Facebook to stay up to speed!
Applications for 2016 are under review!
Posted: December 2nd, 2015
The number of applications we received this year was positively staggering! It's going to take us a while to review them all, but we'll be issuing invitations to our exhibitors in first week of January. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Didn't apply on time? All hope is not lost! Though you won't make the initial cut, you can still apply and get on the waitlist.
Last day for 2016 applications!
Posted: December 1st, 2015
Today's the deadline for applications for VanCAF 2016! There's been an incredible response this year and we've received so many amazing applications. Don't let a deadline keep you from joining them! Be sure to fill out your application ASAP if you'd like to participate in next year's festival.
Application deadline next week!
Posted: November 24th, 2015
Deadline for application for VanCAF 2016 is rapidly approaching! If you're keen on exhibiting at this year's festival, be sure to fill out an application today! Deadline for application is December 1st, so don't delay!
Bones of the Coast
Posted: July 21st, 2015
The latest anthology from Cloudscape Comics is looking for submissions!
Bones of the Coast, an anthology of horror inspired by the Pacific Northwest, is currently accepting story pitches. The anthology pays $50 a page. Deadline is August 15th, for publication in Spring 2016. Head on over to the website to get more info on what they're looking for and how to qualify!
VanCAF 2015 panel recordings
Posted: July 21st, 2015
The panel records for VanCAF 2015, provided by the fine volunteers at Broken CRT Productions, are up for your viewing pleasure! If you missed any of the action at VanCAF this year, or if you want to relive some of your favourite moments, be sure to check them out!
VanCAF 2016 exhibitor applications
Posted: July 5th, 2015
Exhibitor applications for 2016 are live! We're looking for the best and brightest from around the world to exhibit at VanCAF 2016. Deadline for application is December 1st, but don't let the time pass you by! Fill out your application today!
Support our supporters!
Posted: May 27th, 2015
The VanCAF website will be resting on its laurels while we begin preparations for next year, but we'd just like to issue one more statement about all the local businesses that supported us this year, either by donating items to our fundraising initiatives or giving us discounted/free essential VanCAF-related services. This year we received the generous support of:
The Roundhouse Community Centre
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