Toronto Comic Arts Festival

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Hey TCAF!! I'll be back this year!!

A banner with Stephanie drawn with a raccoon mask in a trash bin costume and the TCAF logo and date for this year's show, June 6-7, 2026.

See you at TCAF 2026! 🎉

See you soon, June!

Did you apply to #TCAF2026?

Check your email!

And your spam folder!

Want to help run TCAF? (and get a cool free shirt?)
Now's your chance to volunteer with us!

You could help set up the space, guide attendees, support programming and artists, or whatever skills or interests you want to bring. Sign up for a June 5, 6, or 7 shift here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

'Devastating': Arts Coalition calls on province to reverse funding cuts There’s more pushback against this week’s provincial budget cuts. The Nova Scotia Arts Coalition is now calling on the premier to reverse cuts made to arts and culture, which it says will have a “seis...

Nova Scotia's arts sector has been gutted, making it the only province in Canada offering zero support for its local publishing industry.

If you're a Nova Scotian, please contact your MLA and tell them that arts and culture matter!
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We'll be tabling at #OLASC2026 with our dear pals @thebeguiling.bsky.social!

Swing by Booth #518 on Thursday & Friday to hear what we're planning for #TCAF2026 and Libraries and Education Day, then enter to win a TCAF mystery bag!

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Don't forget to apply! 🤑

TCAF is partnering with the Ontario Arts Council to provide grants to comic writers creating new work. We’re looking for works exploring the full breadth and diversity of comics.

Deadline January 15, 1pm ET. Grant range: $1,500-$5,000 www.torontocomics.com/post/funding...

One of my favourite shows of the year!

One of the best comic shows in North America. The most literate comics crowd next to Denver. Must go. Must exhibit. Apply!

Home | TCAF Toronto Comic Arts Festival TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is an internationally acclaimed comic book festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario. TCAF is a free-admission event.

Good news! We’ve extended the application deadline to exhibit at TCAF 2026 or suggest programming.

We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.

Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com

Faith Erin Hicks: Original "Ripley" Painting | Toronto Comic Arts F Own an original watercolour painting of Ripley from the Alien franchise! Faith’s work is approximately 8 x 6 inches, and will imbue your apartment with the powerful aura of one of cinema’s most belove...

Today is the LAST DAY to bid on an original watercolour painting by me of Ripley from Alien! The auction benefits @torontocomics.bsky.social , and shipping is Canada only (sorry). Bid here: www.torontocomics.com/product-page...

📢 Auction closes tonight! 📢

It's your last chance to take home a one-of-a-kind art piece, book set, or creator experience for the indie comics fan in your life. Plus, all $$$ supports TCAF's community programming!

Bid bid bid >>> www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction

Want a fan art commission from me?

Start bidding for an original fan art commission by yours truly! Silent auction held by @torontocomics.bsky.social Ends this week!

I’ve made arrangements to ship the winning bid to anywhere in the world.

www.torontocomics.com/product-page...

A young woman sits in a tree with Toronto in the distance. She is reading a comic, sitting in an apple tree, which is covered in different racoons doing different things.

Toronto vibes 🦝
You can bid on this painting as part of the Winter Auction held by TCAF! @torontocomics.bsky.social

Allison O’Toole: Review & Video Call | Toronto Comic Arts F Are you looking to break into comics? Hoping to get published? Don’t miss this chance to hone your work with comics editor Allison O’Toole! Allison will read and give feedback on your comic outline, p...

Want to support @torontocomics.bsky.social and get feedback on a comic pitch or script?? I'm offering to review your work and chat with you about it on a video call! There are also lots of other amazing prizes, like signed books and original art!! www.torontocomics.com/product-page...

Manga lovers, don’t miss this!

3️⃣ A signed copy of Akane Torikai’s "Sensei’s Pious Lie," an unflinching exploration of power, gender, desire, and violence. A rare chance to own a standout work from one of Japan’s most compelling contemporary creators.

www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction

Love spooky stuff?

2️⃣ Snag this hardcover edition of Junji Ito’s "Smashed" signed by the author himself. This cult-classic collection of 13 stories is a must-have for any serious Ito reader.

www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction

Our super-friends at The Beguiling have come through with three incredible items for our winter auction!

1️⃣ Take a guided tour of shop’s famously labyrinthine basement with owner Peter Birkemoe—followed by a $200 shopping spree to cap it all off.

www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction

A watercolour painting of a young woman sitting in an apple tree. Her back is to the viewer and she is reading a comic. There are racoons in the tree, climbing, eating apples, sleeping and exploring. We see Toronto in the distance with fall foliage in the foreground.

A collection of comics + books I've worked on - In order from left to right, top to bottom: Pulping Volume 1, Pulping Volume 2, Dumbass! #1, Girl Comics #1, Magical Beatdown Vol 1, Magical Beatdown Vol 2, Magical Beatdown Vol 3, Marie and Worrywart, Magical Beatdown Vol 1.5, Jenn Woodall x Silver Sprocket Postcard Set, GIRLS, GHOULS

I donated 2 items to the TCAF silent auction - An original watercolour painting I did custom for the auction, and a bundle of my comics! Head over to @torontocomics.bsky.social to find the link and bid on tons of cool stuff!

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I'm auctioning off a Dinosaur Comic about YOU, to help support TCAF! Never done this before, may never do this again, such is my love for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Starting bid just 30 bux :0

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There's some fantastic stuff in here you can bid on to help support TCAF 2026!! I'm offering a pitch or script review, but there's lots of other cool stuff on the table, like signed books, original art, and a behind-the-scenes tour/shopping spree at The Beguiling!!

Support TCAF and get some cool stuff - I did an original painting as an auction item and you can also bid on a bundle of my comics and collab books! There is so much good stuff, check it out and spread the word. ❤️

Canadians! I donated an original watercolour painting of Ripley from Alien to the TCAF auction! Bid on it here! (Unfortunately shipping is only available to Canada.)

Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!

Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.

www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction

Please come to TCAF so I don’t have to pay US shipping for your comics. In return, if you want, I will bring you a coffee at the show. (And not a Tim’s coffee.)

Attention comics creators!

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.

Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!

Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent. Censorship thrives on silence. Let’s make noise.

Join TCAF in taking action and pushing back against censorship in Canada!

Read our blog post for all the details: www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...