Stories tagged Dakota McFadzean

New Release: To Know You’re Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12

To Know Your Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12 is out now from Conundrum Press. This book is another collection of the horrific, humorous, and absurd comics we’ve come to love from Dakota. To celebrate the release while social distancing, you can join Dakota, along with CCS alum Beth Hetland ’11 (artist of Half Asleep), and The Beguiling Books and Art on Instagram for a drawing demo and Q&A on November 12!

Book Release Event:
To Know You’re Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12
Thursday, November 12, 7pm
Instagrm Live: The Beguiling

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Tags: Conundrum Press, Dakota McFadzean, Don't Get Eaten by Anything, Doug Wright Award, Ignatz Award, IRENE, Last Mountain, new book, on sale, Other Stories and the Horse You Rode In On, To Know You're Alive

To Know You’re Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12

Coming in September 2020, we get another collection of horrific, humorous, and absurd comics from Dakota McFadzean ’12: To Know Your Alive (Conundrum Press). Preorder now!

Populated by cruel bullies, exhausted parents, and relentless cartoon mascots, the world of To Know You’re Alive renders the familiar into something that is alien and absurd. The characters in these stories long to uncover something uncanny in shadowy attics and beneath masks, only to discover that sometimes it’s worse to find nothing at all.

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Tags: Conundrum Press, Dakota McFadzean, Don't Get Eaten by Anything, Doug Wright Award, Ignatz Award, IRENE, Last Mountain, new book, Other Stories and the Horse You Rode In On, To Know You're Alive

CCS schedule and exhibitors at Small Press Expo 2019

Here is a line up for CCS at SPX 2019!:

The Small Press Expo (SPX) is coming up on September 14 -15, and there are plenty of ways to see The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) grads while you are there! CCS will be present at table W28 with copies of This Is What Democracy Looks Like.

As part of the tour for This Is What Democracy Looks Like, Dan Nott ′18 (Table A7) will be on the Graphic Advocacy panel with Archie Bongiovanni (A Quick & Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns), Box Brown (Cannabis), and Matt Bors (The Nib). Hallie Jay Pope will be the moderator. The group will discuss using comics as a powerful tool in sharing a particular mission and point of view.

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Tags: A Quick and Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns, Adventures in Cartooning, Alexis Frederick-Frost, Amelia, Andi Santagata, Archie Bongiovanni, Bedside Press, Beth Hetland, Box Brown, Cannabis, Carol Tyler, Chimps in Space, Conundrum Press, Czap Books, Dakota McFadzean, Dan Nott, Denis St. John, Donna Almendrala, Drawn and Quarterly, Fantagraphics, First Second, Fütchi Perf, Half Asleep, Hallie Jay Pope, Jed the Undead, Jess Johnson, Kazimir Lee, Keren Katz, Kevin Czap, Kid Gloves, Late Bloomer, Laughter Birth, Laura Weinstein, Lucy Knisley, Marnie Galloway, Mary Shyne, Masterpiece Comics, Meghan Tubitt, Miles and Honesty in SCFSX, Mother's Walk, Mott Bots, Other Stories and the Horse You Rode In On, R. Sikoryak, Rachel Masilamani, Robyn Chapman, Robyn Smith, Slightly Plural, Soldier's Heart, SPX, The Nib, This Is What Democracy Looks Like, Tiny Report, Uncivilized Books, Wash Day, We Conceive

Past Cartoonist Studio Prize winners of Best Web Comic

A panel from “On Beauty” by Christina Tran

The Cartoonist Studio Prize is back for it’s sixth year. Two creators, one each for print and online, are selected each year and receive $1,000. Every year, the judges are Slate’s Jacob Brogan, a CCS representative (this year, Kevin Czap), and a guest judge (this year, Andrew Farago from San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum). Submissions are currently open an any English comic published in 2017 is eligible, so submit before the deadline, January 31, 2018.

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Tags: Andrew Farago, Bikram Adidict, Boulet, Bouletcorp, Cartoon Art Museum, Cartoon Studies, cartoonist studio prize, Christina Tran, Dakota McFadzean, Diana Nock, Drew Weing, Emily Carroll, Erika Moen, Eroyn Franklin, Gabrielle Bell, Glynnis Fawkes, Greek Diary, Gunshow, Hollow, I Want to Believe, Jacob Brogan, KC Green, Kevin Czap, Lucky, Matthew Nolan, Nicholas Gurewitch, Nimona, Noelle Stevenson, Oh Joy, On A Sunbeam, On Beauty, Out of Skin, Randall Munroe, Ryan Andrews, Sam Alden, Sarah and the Seed, Sex Toy, The Creepy Casefiles of Margo Maloo, The Dailies, The Hole the Fox Did Make, The Nib, The Perry Bible Fellowship, Tillie Walden, Watching, Web comics, Winston Rowntree, Wonderlust, xkcd

Irene Anthology Exhibit at The Center for Cartoon Studies

Irene Anthology Exhibit
at The Center for Cartoon Studies
Colodny Building, White River Junction, Vermont

Spanning six issues, three years, and all seven continents, the Irene Anthology defies all limitations. Editors and founders of Irene Andy Warner ′12, D.W. ′12, and Dakota McFadzean ′12 brought together over 50 contributors to create one of the most ambitiously eclectic anthologies in CCS history. Original pages from Irene will be on display in the CCS Gallery from October 7 to December 1.

Tags: Andy Warner, Dakota McFadzean, DW, IRENE, Irene Anthology

Next Up Visiting Artist: D. W.

D. W. was born and grew up in New Jersey and has lived in Philadelphia, Vermont, San Francisco, and Seattle. He earned his MFA from The Center for Cartoon Studies in 2012 and, alongside his CCS ′12 classmates Andy Warner and Dakota McFadzean, is a founder and editor of the comics and art anthology Irene. He is the co-creator of self-published jam zines with Kevin Uehlein and Mark Connery, and has contributed to publications in North America, Australia, and Lebanon. His first book, Mountebank, was published by Fantagraphics in 2017. He spends his free time memorizing poetry and oratory, learning about the Civil War, and volunteering as an adult literacy tutor.

Tags: Andy Warner, Cartoon Studies, Dakota McFadzean, DW, Fantagraphics, IRENE, Kevin Uehlein, Mark Connery, Mountebank

Alum Spotlight: Dakota McFadzean

Dakota McFadzean in a snowy winter

Dakota McFadzean is a Canadian cartoonist who graduated from The Center for Cartoon Studies in 2012. He went on to win a Doug Wright award in 2015 for for Don’t Get Eaten By Anything, a collection of his daily comics. Now he works for DreamWorks on Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh. He gave me (Angela Boyle ’15) a brief interview.

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Tags: Adventures of Tip and Oh, Alum, Alumni, Cartoon Studies, Dakota McFadzean, Dreamworks, Murray Geister

Dakota McFadzean ′12 wins Doug Wright Award!

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The best in Canadian comics and graphic novels were recognized May 14 at the 2016 Doug Wright Awards for Canadian Cartooning in Toronto, including The Center for Cartoon Studies alum Dakota McFadzean for Don’t Get Eaten By Anything, Patrick Kyle, and Michael Deforge.

Congratulations also to alum Rebecca Roher ′15 who was nominated for Mom Body!

The Doug Wright Awards is a feature event of the Toronto Comics Arts Festival (TCAF), the 12th annual Wright Awards were held in downtown Toronto. The evening featured special appearances by R. Sikoryak (Raw, Masterpiece Comics), special guest presenters Seth, Chester Brown, Jeet Heer, Heidi McDonald, Chris Kuzma, Maurice Vellekoop, Nathalie Atkinson, and Betty Liang.

Tags: Bird in a cage, CCS Alum, Dakota McFadzean, Don't Get Eaten by Anything, Doug Wright Award, Mom Body, Rebecca Roher, TCAF, Toronto Comics

Congratulations to CCS 2015 Ignatz Award Nominees!

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The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce the 2015 nominees for the annual presentation of the Ignatz Awards, a celebration of outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The Ignatz Awards will be presented at the gala Ignatz Awards ceremony held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9:30 P.M. For more information on SPX: spxpo.com

Outstanding Graphic Novel
Saint Cole by CCS Fellow Noah Van Sciver

Promising New Talent
CCS alum Dakota McFadzean (′12) – Don’t Get Eaten by Anything

Outstanding Comic
The Oven by CCS alum Sophie Goldstein (′13)

Outstanding Minicomic
Whalen: A Reckoning by CCS alum Audry (′15)

Outstanding Online Comic
Mom Body by CCS alum Rebecca Roher (′15)

Click here for a complete list of Ignatz nominees!

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Tags: Audry, Cartoon Studies, Cartoons, CCS, Comics, Dakota McFadzean, Dash Shaw, Doctors, Don't Get Eaten by Anything, Ignatz, Mom Body, Noah Van Sciver, Rebecca Roher, Saint Cole, Self-publishing, Small Press Expo, Sophie Goldstein, SPX, The Oven, Vermont, Whalen

SEVEN DAYS: The Cartoon Issue

Vermont’s SEVEN DAYS Annual Cartoon Issue

Featuring cartoons by graduates of CCS: Melanie Gillman, Eleri Mai Harris, Luke Healy, Josh Lees, Dakota McFadzean, Aaron Shrewsbury, and Andy Warner! Contributors also include recent CCS fellow Nicole Georges, faculty Jon Chad, Tom Azarian, Alison Bechdel, Jason Cooley, Glynnis Fawkes, Ghostshrimp, Theo Ellsworth, Kaz, James Kochalka, Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren, John Kovaleski, Rachel Lindsay, Matt Morris, and Tim Newcomb.

Pick up a print copy today! Click here to read the Digital Edition!

Tags: Aaron Shrewsbury, Alison Bechdel, Andy Warner, Cartoon Issue, CCS, Dakota McFadzean, Eleri Mai Harris, Ghostshrimp, Glynnis Fawkes, James Kochalka, Jason Cooley, John Kovaleski, Jon Chad, Josh Lees, Kaz, Luke Healy, Matt Morris, Melanie Gillman, Nicole Georges, Rachel Lindsay, Seven Days, Theo Ellsworth, Tim Newcomb, Tom Azarian, Vermont, Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren

CCS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Are you considering applying to The Center for Cartoon Studies MFA or Certificate program? Join us for our virtual campus open house and portfolio day. Learn about the campus and the renowned collection of the Schulz Library, hear from current students and graduates, and meet faculty and staff for a portfolio review*!

THE ED KOREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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BIPOC Cartoonist Fund Accepting Donations

CCS wants your old comics! These comics and many more were donated to support CCS's BIPOC Cartoonist Fund. If you're interested in making a comic book or cash donation drop us a line.

A 32-page comic on how our government works

This Is What Democracy Looks Like comic cover

Using the power of comics to teach teens about the way our government works This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance is a 32-page comic book created by The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS). This short comic guide helps to bring democracy back to the hands of the people by explaining what democracy actually means and how the whole thing works. This guide will be a great jumping-off point to learn about our government.

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Stories tagged Dakota McFadzean

New Release: To Know You’re Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12

To Know You’re Alive by Dakota McFadzean ’12

CCS schedule and exhibitors at Small Press Expo 2019

Past Cartoonist Studio Prize winners of Best Web Comic

Irene Anthology Exhibit at The Center for Cartoon Studies

Next Up Visiting Artist: D. W.

Alum Spotlight: Dakota McFadzean

Dakota McFadzean ′12 wins Doug Wright Award!

Congratulations to CCS 2015 Ignatz Award Nominees!

SEVEN DAYS: The Cartoon Issue

MFA and Certificate Program

Make a Gift to CCS

Online and In-person Workshops

Join CCS ENews

Cartoon Club

The Schulz Library

A Free One-Week Cartooning Workout

CCS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

THE ED KOREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BIPOC Cartoonist Fund Accepting Donations

FREE COMICS

CARTOONING IN AN ANXIOUS AGE

Let's Talk About It: A Graphic Guide to Mental Health

A 32-page comic on how our government works

THE APPLIED CARTOONING MANIFESTO