Holy Exhibitors, Batman!
Posted: May 14th, 2012
Followers of our Twitter, Google+, or Facebook page may have noticed the flurry of added exhibitors this weekend. But to recap, we're super-excited to include Nina Matsumoto of Yokaiden and Simpsons Comics fame to our guestlist, as well as Molly Nemecek (Insane Yeti Squirrel, Strange Aeons), Doug Savage (Savage Chickens), and Sam Alden (Eighth Grade) to our exhibitors. Be sure to check them all out and hit them up at the festival!
In other news, guest Sarah Leavitt's book Tangles has been officially released in the US, and to great reviews! It's always encouraging when Canadian indie cartoonists can break the border barrier--way to go, Sarah!
History in the Making
Posted: May 8th, 2012
Late addition guest Ken Boesem has announced "Maple Leaf Heroes: The Origins of Canada's Golden Age of Comics"! This event will be at 3 PM on Saturday, May 26th, and features local cartoonist and comics historian Ken Boesem has he explores Canada's development in the world of comics. Check out our full list of events to plan out your VanCAF weekend!
In exhibitor-related news, we're very pleased to announce that another Portland artist has joined the list of VanCAF exhibitors--Lucy Bellwood!
Lastly, we're delighted to hear that VanCAF exhibitors are kicking butt and taking names, though not perhaps in that order. Both Cloudscape Comics and Katie & Steven Shanahan have been nominated for the 2012 Gene Day Self-Publisher award (for 21 Journeys and Silly Kingdom, respectively). Yowza!
Your Comic Colours Are Not Showing!
Posted: May 3rd, 2012
You SAY you love Vancouver comics, but how can we really believe you? The burden of proof has yet to be satisfied! While supporting VanCAF is an excellent way to show your pride, you should also consider checking out Cloudscape.
Cloudscape is one of our guests, and a Vancouver-based comics community dedicated to publishing indie anthologies of local artists. Their next anthology, Giants of Main Street, has an Indiegogo campaign in the works, and it could currently use your help. With 10 days to go and ~$1200 left to raise, your contributions--even if it's just $1--can help make this project a reality.
In other exciting news, Boxer Hockey champion Tyson Hesse (Boxer Hockey, Diesel) and space cadet Sean Karemaker (Astronaut Journal) have been added to our list of exhibitors, and that is something to brag about indeed.
The List Grows
Posted: April 24th, 2012
Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement, we're also adding Kelly Christensen to our list of exhibitors. Are these artists getting you excited? Would you like to get upclose and personal? Be sure to check out to register an account on our forums and sign up as a volunteer! Then you'll be privy to all the exclusive VanCAF action!
Exhibitor additions
Posted: April 23rd, 2012
And to hold true to our earlier promise, we'd like to announce Matthew Ocasio (a.k.a Jack Bracken) and Ragnar Guidote as they join our extensive exhibitor list.
Fan Expo Vancouver
Posted: April 23rd, 2012
We were thrilled to be present at Fan Expo Vancouver's inaugural launch this past weekend, where the good folks there were gracious enough to give us a free table in order to promote VanCAF. It was great to get a real opportunity to connect with Vancouver's comic fans and find out what it is that they want from a show. As VanCAF approaches, remember that our non-profit event can't happen without your support. Be sure to tell all your friends and family to RSVP to the Facebook event page and check out our forums to see how you can help!
In other news, with VanCAF rapidly approaching we're going to take to announcing individual exhibitors on this site, as they're added in off the exhibitor waitlist. Make sure to keep checking our guests and exhibitors for the latest additions!
Ryan North
Posted: April 12th, 2012
We are extremely sorry to announce that due to a family medical emergency, Ryan North will not be able to attend VanCAF 2012. Ryan, creator of Dinosaur Comics, is an extremely active participant in the Canadian comics community, and his presence will be greatly missed this year. We wish the very best to Ryan and his family and hope that we will see them in 2013.
VanCAF Forums & Volunteering
Posted: February 28th, 2012
People wishing to volunteer at VanCAF can now get in touch with us by signing up for the VanCAF forums. These forums are primarily going to be used to organize volunteers for the show, but guests & exhibitors will have access to an additional forum that would allow them to organize carpools, couch surfing, or just discuss services they'd like to see at the show.
Not volunteering OR exhibiting? Fear not! The forum has a place for you as well, where you can discuss your favourite comics and related issues (pun horribly intended). All are welcome at the VanCAF forums!
Meet the Guests of VanCAF
Posted: February 25th, 2012
Starting today, VanCAA member and exhibitor JJ McCullough will be conducting a series of interviews with our delightful guests. The first one, with Cloudscape co-founder Jeff Ellis, can be read here. Check back soon for the next installment!
Eventful
Posted: February 24th, 2012
VanCAF enthusiasts will be please to know that we've announced the preliminary event line-up for the VanCAF weekend. Head on over to our events page and check it out for yourself.
Updates? Updates!
Posted: February 6th, 2012
As we're constantly making changes to the exhibitor and event list, you may find it difficult to keep track of all the news coming your way. Fear not! Social media is here to help: you can follow us on Twitter, Google+, or Facebook to get all the latest news on VanCAF and comics in general!
(Also, be sure to RSVP to the VanCAF event page on Facebook for bonus points!
Table Application is (currently) Closed!
Posted: December 6th, 2011
We've passed our deadline for table application for VanCAF 2012 and will be making our decisions and sending out invitations within the next week. If you've applied, be sure to check the e-mail address that you used when filling out the form. If in doubt, feel free to contact us to double-check.
Didn't apply in time? Fear not! You can still get on the waiting list by filling out the application form.
Check back soon for updates to the Exhibitors and Events pages as we'll be updating them over the course of the week.
Application Updates
Posted: September 16th, 2011
It's recently come to our attention that the tables for our event will actually be 8 feet long, rather than the modest 6 we had assumed earlier. In view of this new size, any applicants wishing to split their table three ways rather than two can feel free to e-mail us to make the appropriate adjustments to their application; the more artists we can accommodate, the better!
Furthermore, the deadline for application for a table at VanCAF will be December 5th, 2011--so be sure to get your applications in before then for consideration!
BEERLESQUE at the Roundhouse Community Centre
Posted: August 9th, 2011
VanCAF supporters should definitely check out BEERLESQUE, an upcoming fundraising event for the Roundhouse Community Centre. The event will be held at the Roundhouse on August 19th, 2011, from 7PM-Midnight, and will feature a wide array of choice beers and entertainment.
Introducing VanCAF
Posted: July 29th, 2011
After a hectic convention season, I'm delighted to announce that the website is up! An application form for potential exhibitors can be found in the Exhibitors section of the website. Also be sure to follow us on Twitter @VancouverComics!
Just some further information:
Exhibitors: We're working right now to try and calculate the cost of tables, but our goal is to ensure that tables are about $50-75. They will definitely be no more than that. Our wonderful, glorious venue (The Roundhouse) has union fees to take into consideration, and we are just awaiting a final quote on what those fees will be for our needs before we can calculate the final cost of the table.
Applicants will also be able to share a table, should they wish--but please note that this is a curated show, and both applicants willing to share a table will need to submit individual forms.
Volunteers: A Facebook group will be made soon for anyone interested in volunteering to help with VanCAF. Check back for more updates!
Posted: May 19th, 2011
The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival is coming! Check back soon for updates and details on how to participate.
