The Center for Cartoon Studies

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Media Contact

Michelle Ollie
(802) 295-3319
ollie@cartoonstudies.org

The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125
White River Junction, Vermont 05001

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Current News Releases

March 12, 2009
A CONVERSATION WITH PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CARTOONIST JULES FEIFFER

Dartmouth College and The Center for Cartoon Studies partner to host a lecture with Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer.

Past News Releases

August 27, 2008
THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES JOINS VERMONT HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL

THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES
2008 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
AND THESIS EXHIBITION

Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 17, 11am at Northern Stage in White River Junction

Thesis Exhibition:
Opening reception following Commencement Ceremony

On display: May 17 - June 21

March 10, 2008
WRITING & DRAWING THE UNKNOWN: A CONVERSATION WITH WRITER JONATHAN LETHEM, CARTOONIST FAREL DALRYMPLE AND PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER

Thursday April 3, 4:30pm

Haldeman Conference Center
Kreindler Auditorium Room 041
Dartmouth College

Presented in collaboration with The Center for Cartoon Studies
and the Leslie Center for the Humanties at Dartmouth College.
Cosponsored by a grant from the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation.

October 2, 2007
THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES presents
DOONESBURY creator GARRY TRUDEAU
Garry Trudeau, creator of the Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoon Doonesbury, is making a rare public appearance on behalf of The Center for Cartoon Studies.

June 20, 2007
CCS NOW OFFERING
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA) DEGREE
The State Board voted affirmatively on the recommendation that The Center for Cartoon Studies be issued a Certificate of Degree-Granting Authority to offer MFA degrees in cartooning.

April 26, 2007
THESIS EXHIBITION
On exhibit, eighteen senior thesis projects, including preview pages of completed and works in progress, which include graphic novels, short stories, visual narratives, and mini comic series.

April 26, 2007
CREATE COMICS SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Workshops for ages 16+. Now two sessions! Enroll in one or both.

February 9, 2007
March 9, 2007
SUNRISE GREETING CARDS
SHOWCASING CCS CARTOONISTS
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) and Sunrise Greetings are thrilled to
announce a creative partnership

February 9, 2007
CCS INAUGURAL COMMENCEMENT
SPEAKER ANNOUNCED:
PATRICK McDONNELL, CREATOR OF MUTTS
This May marks The Center for Cartoon Studies? inaugural commencement ceremony for its two-year, full-time course of study.

November 8, 2006
THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES GIANT HOLIDAY SALE AND AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1-4PM
Great holiday items to acquire at this event include: comics, graphic novels, signed books, prints, and rare and remarkable items and services. Music, cookies, and fun to be had by all! Bring the entire family!

September 27, 2006
THE 24-HOUR COMICS CHALLENGE & COMICS SCHOLAR SCOTT MCCLOUD LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) announces two exciting events for October: 24-hour Comics Day Challenge and a lecture and book signing by comics? guru Scott McCloud. McCloud is the author of Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics and just released Making Comics, in which he is currently on a 50 state promotional tour.

July 13, 2006
CARTOON SCHOOL EXPANDS INTO
VERIZON'S HISTORIC TELEPHONE BUILDING
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) expands its campus to include the telephone company building (circa 1922).

April 4, 2006
MYLA GOLDBERG READING AND BOOK SIGNING
Acclaimed author Myla Goldberg will give a reading and sign books on Tuesday April 18th from 7-8pm at the Main Street Museum 58 Bridge Street in the village of White River Junction, Vermont.

March 8, 2006
BRUNETTI, SETH, WARE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
E-Bay Auction to Benefit The Center For Cartoon Studies
CCS is auctioning a breakfast with three of the world's most celebrated cartoonists. The lucky winner will share an uncomfortably small booth with Ivan Brunetti, Seth Chris, and Chris Ware in White River Junction's storied Polka Diner.

Past News Releases (continued)

February 13, 2006
STUDY CARTOONING IN VERMONT
Summer 2006 Workshops for Educators, Writers, and Artists
We're offering a repeat of last year's successful workshop: Create Comics (for ages 16+) and adding Gag Cartooning, Educators Workshop and History of Comics. Faculty include Steve Bissette, Harry Bliss, Robyn Chapman, James Kochalka, and James Sturm.

October 11, 2005
VERMONT CARTOONING COLLEGE TO HONOR ITS OWN
The New Yorker cartoonist, Ed Koren
CCS honors Vermont's most accomplished cartoonist, Ed Koren, by mounting an exhibit entitled "Ed Koren: A Big Hairy Celebration."

September 26, 2005
GOVERNOR DOUGLAS VISITS THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES
Students from The Center for Cartoon Studies had a special visit by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas. The Governor attended a Drawing Workshop class taught by faculty James Kochalka.

August 19, 2005
GOOD GRIEF! CHARLES SCHULZ ESTATE FUNDS CARTOON
LIBRARY IN WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VERMONT
Jean Schulz provides the funding to get The Center for Cartoon Studies library up and running.

March 1, 2005
WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS:
CREATE COMICS 2005
JUNE 27 - JULY 1
CREATE COMICS is designed for high school juniors, seniors and undergrads. Art educators may also benefit from the class.

February 28, 2005
HYPERION BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES TO DEVELOP GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY SERIES
Hyperion Books for Children has teamed up with The Center for Cartoon Studies to publish graphic biographies.
Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. press release.

February 14, 2005
VERMONT COMMUNITY BANKS AND TOWN INVEST
IN CARTOONING SCHOOL IN WHITE RIVER JUNCTION
CCS signs a $250,000 two-year line of credit with the town and four local banks.

November 19, 2004
DUDE! TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES SHELL OUT FOR
VERMONT CARTOONING SCHOOL'S FUTURE
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce a gift in the amount of $150,000 from Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, through his Xeric Foundation.

October 28, 2004
The Center for Cartoon Studies presents
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER ART SPIEGELMAN
CCS will be hosting an evening reception with Art Spiegelman, creator of MAUS, A SURVIVOR'S TALE, and the recently released book, IN THE SHADOW OF NO TOWERS. Spiegelman is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential cartoonists of our time. The reception takes place on Thursday, November 18, 8-10pm, Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, Vermont.

Dartmouth and The Center for Cartoon Studies
partner to host a lecture with Art Spiegelman
Also taking place during Spiegelman's visit to the Upper Valley is a lecture hosted by Dartmouth and The Center for Cartoon Studies. The lecture takes place at 4pm at the Dartmouth Moore-Filene Auditorium.

October 27, 2004
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will be presenting
at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA).
CCS will be providing a gallery talk and presentation on its programs and faculty along with a book signing by James Sturm.

September 13, 2004
Comic Art Traveling Exhibition and Portfolio Reviews
An exhibition of artwork from the collection of The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS), featuring many internationally celebrated cartoonists

September 8, 2004
The Center for Cartoon Studies Opening in Fall 2005
From the state that brought America Ben and Jerry's and Phish comes a new enterprise: The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS).

September 7, 2004
Judith Hansen joins Advisory Board of The Center for Cartoon Studies
Judith Hansen, a 20-year trade book publishing veteran with companies including Simon & Schuster, NAL, Crown, Doubleday, and the comics and graphic novel publisher Kitchen Sink Press, has been appointed to The Center for Cartoon Studies advisory board.

August 3, 2004
James Sturm Wins Eisner Comic Industry Award
The Center for Cartoon Studies is pleased to announce James Sturm, director of CCS, is the recipient of the 2004 Eisner award, "Best Limited Series" for Unstable Molecules, by James Sturm and Guy Davis (Marvel).