{"id":7141,"date":"2011-03-08T18:42:21","date_gmt":"2011-03-08T23:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comics212.net\/?p=7141"},"modified":"2011-03-08T18:44:01","modified_gmt":"2011-03-08T23:44:01","slug":"pr-small-press-symposium-in-chicago-march-24th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comics212.net\/?p=7141","title":{"rendered":"PR: Small Press Symposium in Chicago March 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Small Press and Comics Symposium of Chicago<\/strong>
\nHosted by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago<\/strong>
\nThursday, March 24, 4:30\u20138:00 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free and open to the public<\/strong><\/p>\n

The stubborn work ethic of Chicago’s independent publishers and comic makers will be explored in the second annual\u00a0Small Press and Comics Symposium of Chicago, hosted by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) on March 24, 2011. Through panel discussions with ten Chicago presses and comic artists, SAIC\u2019s Small Press and Comics Symposium will investigate the who, what, why, and how of comics and independent publishing\u2014exploring the means and modes of self and small-run publications.<\/p>\n

The SP&CSC will be composed of two separate panel discussions featuring comic artists Chris Ware,\u00a0Onsmith,\u00a0Corrine Mucha and Aaron Renier, as well as representatives from small-press publishers\u00a0Front 40 Press,\u00a0Featherproof Press, Green Lantern Press and the Poetry Magazine. The discussions will be moderated by two of Chicago’s most prominent publishing and comics scholars: Sally Alatalo and Hillary Chute. The questions posed to the panelists will address many issues including: the art of self-publication, the changing cultural status of comics, and the efficacy of collaborative working situations.<\/p>\n

For more information:\u00a0www.saic.edu\/spandcsc<\/a>
\nEmail:\u00a0comicsymposiumofchicago@gmail.com
\n<\/a>Poster Design by Lilli Carre <\/a><\/strong>
\nAbout the School of the Art Institute of Chicago<\/strong>
\nA nationally accredited leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from around the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC has an educational philosophy built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC’s resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.saic.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Small Press and Comics Symposium of Chicago Hosted by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Thursday, March 24, 4:30\u20138:00 p.m. SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave. Free and open to the public The stubborn work ethic of Chicago’s independent publishers and comic makers will be explored in the second annual\u00a0Small Press and Comics … <\/p>\n

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