And of course, let’s not forget the live drawing performances, which will be an opportunity to see the artists at work, and sometimes even to guide their creative impulses.įor more than ten years now, the Festival has been welcoming Quebec comic artists and offering them a platform to showcase their art. The weekend will be punctuated by a dozen free drawing workshops that will allow festival-goers to learn more about the art of comic book creation. Topics such as spirituality, adaptation in comics, queer creation, anthropomorphism, punk culture and art will be the subject of exchanges between comic book creators and other members of the comics industry. This year, we the focus is on the art of conversation by inviting creators to discuss subjects that are common to them in the form of a round table or a discussion for two. This is why the 2022 theme, “Making Connections,” highlights this important aspect of comics and art in general. But beyond meeting others, it is the spirit of community and exchange that increasingly drives creation. His continual enthusiasm and unconditional aid have made him a key supporter of the Festival.Ī festival is by definition a place of encounter, discovery and learning, a mission we take seriously.

The creator of “Paul” has been MCAF’s greatest ambassador since the Festival first set up its tents over a decade ago. The festival team turned to Michel Rabagliati to illustrate both the poster for the 11th annual Festival as well as the cover of our latest anthology, Rencontres. Poster Art by the Legendary Michel Rabagliati After two years of absence, more than a hundred exhibitors will be participating in this year’s Festival. Spread over three days, the programming slate will be bilingual, free and open to all. The Montreal Comic Arts Festival team, in partnership with the SDC Rue Saint-Denis, is excited to reconnect with the public live and in-person.

From May 27 to 29, the Festival will set up its tents on Saint-Denis Street, between Gilford and Roy, creating a 1.5 km-long comic book stroll punctuated with activities, exhibitions and encounters. The Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) is entering its second decade with a new location.

René.e aux bois dormants by Elène Usdin