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DCAF 2025 map

here’s the map for the 2025 edition of the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival!


and here’s info on the exhibitors websites and the rundown of the panels that are taking place on Saturday at the Alderney Gate Public Library – free admission!


DCAF TALKS!

Introducing DCAF TALKS! <<

DCAF (Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival) now spans THE ENTIRE WEEKEND air horn

The DCAF Talks! Saturday events include a mix of artist panels, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one portfolio reviews, and will take place inside the Alderney Gate Public Library. From worldbuilding and grant-writing to the benefits of comics in academia and education, the programming is designed to support emerging and established creators alike – and to welcome fans and curious newcomers into the comic arts community!

WHEN: Saturday August 9, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Helen Creighton Room, Alderney Gate Public Library
ADMISSION: FREEEEEEE (more air horn)

DCAF TALKS! Saturday, August 9 Schedule:

  • 11am-11:45am: Thumbnailing & Layout for Comics workshop with Kate Phillips
  • 12pm -12:45pm: Worldbuilding in Comics panel, moderated by Sfé R Monster, with panelists Scott Chantler, Alex Forbes & Brenda Hickey
  • 1pm-1:45pm: Grant Writing Info Session and Q&A with Rebecca Roher & a representative from ArtsNS
  • 2pm-2:45pm: Queerness in Comics panel, moderated by Amy Noseworthy, with panelists Lynette Richards, Vivian Zhou & Fern Pellerin
  • 3pm-3:45pm: Comics in Education & Academia panel, moderated by Scott Stoneman, with panelists Rebecca Roher, Sal Sawler & Mollie Cronin
  • 12noon-2pm: Portfolio Reviews with Irene Velentzas (first-come, first-serve time slots with advanced sign-up)

DCAF 2025 applications are now open!

The 2025 edition of the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival takes place over the weekend of August 9th & 10th on the Dartmouth waterfront. Saturday is programming (panels & workshops) at the Alderney Gate Library and Sunday is the market day at the Alderney Landing Market.

This is the link for the form is apply to exhibit at the 2025 Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival

The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival strives to promote comics and cartoonists and prioritizes those exhibiting comics and original comics work.

DCAF is an all-ages, family-friendly event with FREE ADMISSION.

Deadline for applications is May 24th, 2025.

Applicants will be contacted before the end of June as to whether or not they are accepted to the festival, hopefully earlier.

• Please note that filling out an application does not guarantee table space at DCAF.

• Because of the high volume of submissions we have historically received, preference will be given to vendors and exhibitors who are displaying / selling / making comics and cartoon art. Please note that DCAF is an all-ages, family-friendly show.  

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DCAF 2024 Panels!

the comic book event of the summer, the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival (DCAF) is putting on panels this year! Come hang in the beautiful library and learn about comics with us!

Swing by the Maxine Tynes room at the Alderney Library this SATURDAY, Aug 10 between 10:30-12:15 and 1:30-3:15 for panels on:

10:30am – 11:15am
Memoir & Non-Fiction Panel
Moderator: Dave Howlett
Panelists: Jon Claytor, Veronica Post, Mike Holmes

11:30am – 12:15pm
Cozy & CreepyTrends in Comics
Moderator: Matt Morgan
Panelists: Rob Hansen, Sfé Monster, Katelynne Cagliostro

12:15pm – 1:30pm
~~ BREAK ~~

1:30pm – 2:15pm
Creating Narratives for Children in Comics
Moderator: Veronica Post
Panelists: Sfé Monster, Mike Holmes, Vivian Zhou

2:30pm – 3:15pm
Self-Publishing: On Carving Out Your Own Space
Moderator: Katelynne Cagliostro
Panelists: Kristina Luu, Charlit Floriano, Dave Howlett

Panels & Presentations


this is the tentative schedule for Saturday August 17th
at the Helen Creighton Room in the Alderney Gate Library.

• 11:00 – 11:45 AM •
Patrick Allaby and the making of the MARTIN PETERS graphic novel. Set in a Fredericton suburb, Skyline Acres, MARTIN PETERS is the fictional biography of Martin Peters, a teenager with type 1 diabetes. The story revolves around Martin’s relationship with his on-again off-again high school girlfriend, and how, desperate to fit in, he begins neglecting his health. His condition deteriorates until, eventually, he finds himself fighting for his life in the hospital.

Patrick Allaby grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2015. He has self-published many short comics, but Martin Peters is his first graphic novel. He moved to Kitchener, Ontario in 2017 for health insurance.

• NOON – 12:45 PM •
Rainbow Reflections: Thirty-eight short comics reflect on body image from the perspectives of queer men
Artists from the upcoming anthology discuss their experiences working on the project and about the subject matter of the comic. Featuring artists Fabien Barabé , Max Janes, and James Iain Neish.

• 1:00 – 1:45 PM •
Grandway Comics / Decent Comics
Jeff Knott, Derek Jessome, Sean Jordan, and Dave Howlett share their experiences making comics past, present and future.

• 2:00 – 3:45 PM •
Cartoonist Kayfabe! 
The audio / visual inside-scoop from master comic book makers, Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg.

4:00 – 4:45 PM
Comics creator round table. The pros answer questions from the audience and amongst themselves. Guests include Ed Brisson, Jed MacKay, Brenda Hickey, Michael Walsh, Troy Little