Drawn Together: A Celebration of Detroit Comic Creators
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Attention, comic fans, aspiring artists, and families! Join us for Drawn Together: A Celebration of Detroit Comic Creators on Saturday, 8/15. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book Story, this day-long event will bring together acclaimed comic artists, illustrators, and storytellers with deep Detroit roots for workshops, presentations, and conversations celebrating the region's impact on the comic book industry.
Featuring:
🎨 Create with Katie Cook | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 - 3 p.m.
Hands-on workshops for all ages and skill levels led by Katie Cook, whose work spans beloved franchises including My Little Pony, Star Wars, Marvel, and Jim Henson projects
📓 Time to Art with Dave Chow | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn about the illustrator's career spanning comics, automotive design, advertising, music, and visual storytelling.
💥 Early Comic Book Fandom in Detroit | 1 - 2 p.m.
Pioneering artists Arvell Jones, B.K. Taylor, and Michael Kucharski will share stories of Detroit's early comic book community and the city's role in shaping generations of creators.
🤖 A Talk with Bill Morrison | 2 - 3 p.m.
Get an inside look at the career of the acclaimed illustrator, former MAD Magazine editor-in-chief, and longtime creative force behind The Simpsons and Futurama comics.
All activities are included with museum general admission. More details and registration: https://go.detroithistorical.org/comics
Featuring:
🎨 Create with Katie Cook | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 - 3 p.m.
Hands-on workshops for all ages and skill levels led by Katie Cook, whose work spans beloved franchises including My Little Pony, Star Wars, Marvel, and Jim Henson projects
📓 Time to Art with Dave Chow | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn about the illustrator's career spanning comics, automotive design, advertising, music, and visual storytelling.
💥 Early Comic Book Fandom in Detroit | 1 - 2 p.m.
Pioneering artists Arvell Jones, B.K. Taylor, and Michael Kucharski will share stories of Detroit's early comic book community and the city's role in shaping generations of creators.
🤖 A Talk with Bill Morrison | 2 - 3 p.m.
Get an inside look at the career of the acclaimed illustrator, former MAD Magazine editor-in-chief, and longtime creative force behind The Simpsons and Futurama comics.
All activities are included with museum general admission. More details and registration: https://go.detroithistorical.org/comics
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Where is it happening?
5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-4009, United States
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Host or PublisherDetroit Historical Museum
