Pictures tell the Story: Political Cartooning in Portland

For over a century, cartoonists in Portland have illustrated characters that drove the mythology of the Pacific Northwest, offered biting commentary to the powers that be and gave a framework for regional and national issues. This event will feature a talk by Portland Design History founder, Melissa Delzio who will cover work from the mainstream Oregonian cartoonists to the rise of the “alties” of independent media. A discussion to follow with prominent local comic artists and writers: Shay Mirk, Jonathan Hill and David Walker who carry the torch of this work. Brought to you by Portland Design History, PNCA Design and AIGA Portland.

Political Comic Fair

6pm in Lemelson Studio with DJ Slouch

Meet local heroes, mingle with other comic artists, and browse/buy some of the work by panelists, and other local artists and publishers.

Panel Discussion

Talk starts at 7pm in the first floor Mediathque A talk by Portland Design History founder, Melissa Delzio, then followed by a panel discussion with prominent local comic artists and writers: Shay Mirk, Jonathan Hill and David Walker who carry the torch of this work.

Free & Open to the Public Talk will be livestreamed on PNCA's Youtube

Host or Publisher Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies at PNCA