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The festival runs from the evening of Friday 17 October through to the evening of Sunday 19 October (however a number of events including exhibitions and a Comic Art Windows Trail run for a longer period). OTHER ACTIVITIES Tickets for all events (except the free ones!) are £7 each. Phoenix Comics workshops for children and young people are £3 each. There is one exception to this rule, which is the Felt Mistress half-day workshop on Sunday – which is £14 (including materials).
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Hour-long events with creators drawing live. Their work is projected onto a large screen so the audience can see the detail and technique of each individual EVENTS creator. Drawing is approx 40 mins with, where appropriate, gentle questioning by a presenter and/or background music and an opportunity for questions at OTHER ACTIVITIES OTHER ACTIVITIES the end. watch them draw
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As with any good festival there’s too much to choose from so to help you we’re tried to identify different styles of events. You may not know the creator/s but the style of event may appeal to you. We also have a few key themes this year which, again, may provide a route through the festival for you. There will be signing and sketching after each event as EVENTS appropriate. EVENTS
As ever with so many events it’s difficult to cover everything here but you’ll find much greater detail about each event on our website at www.comicartfestival.com where you’ll also be able to book your tickets.
Tickets
Box Office 01539 725133 / www.comicartfestival.com
The events
Welcome to the second Lakes International Comic Art Festival. After the roaring success of last year we couldn’t wait to get started again. We know there’s a lot to live up to but we’re certain this year’s line-up will not disappoint.
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Events led by the creator with a specially-prepared presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. Masterclasses
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A pre-structured panel event on a particular subject/genre enabling each member to be featured before a debate or discussion is initiated and accompanied by examples of work, techniques, style and more. Followed by questions and answers. Meet the Creators
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Workshops Participatory sessions with a creator where you get to try your hand at different techniques. film
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Film screenings introduced by either the comic book creator, discussing transferring the work from page to screen, or by an expert in the specific genre of the film.
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A more in-depth presentation by the creator, but with audience interaction.
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Many of the venues are small giving you an opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with the artists and providing an intimate experience. Unfortunately that does mean that some events will sell out quickly. We very strongly advise early booking!
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In-depth interview with images (sometimes a little bit of live draw) with an EVENTS opportunity for questions. A chance to find out about the creator’s life and work, inspiration and influences and current and future projects. Some events include OTHER ACTIVITIES official book launches.
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It’s a good idea to leave yourself Abbot Hall Gallery The Bat Cave @Ruskins more than enough time, and if you are The Factory Brewery Arts Centre collecting tickets from the Box Office in Kendal Library advance, be aware that there is likely to be a queue. Our advice is to collect all Comics Clock Tower your tickets for the weekend as early Westmorland Shopping Centre as possible and, if you get chance, to Shakespeare Centre familiarise yourself with the venues in Abbot Hall Gallery advance. The Factory
More detail about getting to Kendal, each event and all the venues is available on our website
www.comicartfestival.com
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Konichiwa Japan
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This is the beginning (hence Konichiwa which means hello) of a long-term festival celebrating and exploring Japanese culture in comics and related art forms. It will take an all-round approach so will feature Japanese creators working in the UK, Japanese creators working in other parts of the world including (of course) Japan and UK creators drawing on Japanese culture. It will include manga but will go much wider and it will feature across the range of festival elements including exhibitions, film etc.
Just for Laughs?
Like the Japanese strand this is a long-term focus recognising France as the leading producing comic nation in Europe and second in the world to Japan. The events will celebrate both the creators, the publishers and much more besides.
Lost in Space This is the main theme for the family zone but also features in other parts of the festival. It includes a specific focus on the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who in comics but also goes to infinity… and beyond.
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A whole zone dedicated to children and their adult companions! As well as the many workshops listed here there’ll be plenty of free events and activities for all the family to enjoy OTHER ACTIVITIES at the Westmorland Shopping Centre and Kendal Library. Full programme will be available from July 2014. family
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Looking at all things humour in comics from political satire to the absurd and down-right daft.
Vive la France!
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The Great War in Comics In 2014 this theme commemorates the centenary of the start of World War 1 but it is likely to have some presence in the festival over coming years.
As well as the events listed in this publication there are a number of other (mostly free) activities which will be included in the festival and which will be detailed on the website in the coming months.
Our version of a market place, Kendal Town Hall is transformed into the Comics Clock Tower for the weekend. Within it you’ll discover a specially selected group of creators, publishers and dealers with lots of goodies for you to browse through and buy. You can meet creators, watch them sketch and get stuff signed! Some work will be available for the first time at the festival and many of our guest creators will also appear at the Clock Tower over the weekend to sign, sketch and meet their fans. What’s more entry to the Clock Tower is completely free for 2014! Open Saturday 10-6pm and Sunday 10.30am-5pm. Full details of guests will be available on the website from May 2014. clocktower
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Box Office 01539 725133 www.comicartfestival.com
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Throughout the weekend you’ll be able to enjoy some fantastic exhibitions by top creators from around the world. Again, the full line-up will be revealed on our website in the lead-up to the festival but we’ve already announced out Great War In Comics exhibition at Abbot Hall Gallery. It features the art of Joe Colquhoun, Charlie Adlard and Ivan Petrus and provides an alternative perspective on the reality of war. Exhibitions
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There’ll also be a Cumbrian-themed exhibition by the fabulous Oliver East, and keep your eyes peeled for Kendal’s newest food and drink venue – The Bat Cave. Plus lots more still to be announced!
Visit www.comicartfestival.com for more details.
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