Pride Comic Arts Festival
@pridecaf.bsky.social
UK based (Bristol) festival event celebrating LGBTQIA+ comic artists, writers and creators.
Links: http://linktr.ee/pridecaf
Links: http://linktr.ee/pridecaf
And the final amount for the day is in! Including the donated payments from our guests, we hit our goal of £500 and then some! Thank you everyone who joined in or watched! This was a truly a big experiment and feel so grateful you all came for the ride!
February 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
And the final amount for the day is in! Including the donated payments from our guests, we hit our goal of £500 and then some! Thank you everyone who joined in or watched! This was a truly a big experiment and feel so grateful you all came for the ride!
We are a few hours into our 12-hour livestream. Next up at 15:00 (GMT) a chat with some fellow independent comic fair creators. Namely Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair and Zinezilla. Come join us and donate if you can to AKT - www.justgiving.com/page/prideca...
February 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We are a few hours into our 12-hour livestream. Next up at 15:00 (GMT) a chat with some fellow independent comic fair creators. Namely Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair and Zinezilla. Come join us and donate if you can to AKT - www.justgiving.com/page/prideca...
Stories of monsters have always resonated with queer experiences of self-discovery, repression, and ultimate liberation. Join our chat with @letzoespoilyou.bsky.social about monsters, horrors and the growing community of monster romance. Expect themes of slightly raunchy monster chat.
February 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Stories of monsters have always resonated with queer experiences of self-discovery, repression, and ultimate liberation. Join our chat with @letzoespoilyou.bsky.social about monsters, horrors and the growing community of monster romance. Expect themes of slightly raunchy monster chat.
Join the @eoelsewhere.bsky.social as four love angsty disaster lesbians embark on a daring heist to strike at the heart of the maliciously heteronormative Imperial Patriarchy in this zany and scifi adventure sapphic romp! Starting at 16:15 on the 8th of Feb on the PrideCAF YouTube channel.
February 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join the @eoelsewhere.bsky.social as four love angsty disaster lesbians embark on a daring heist to strike at the heart of the maliciously heteronormative Imperial Patriarchy in this zany and scifi adventure sapphic romp! Starting at 16:15 on the 8th of Feb on the PrideCAF YouTube channel.
Next up at 12:45 we'll have @fiotrethewey.bsky.social and @georgiacooked.bsky.social challenging Nate to drawing Dr Who creatures. A series he knows NOTHING about. Will he get it right just from descriptions or will he mix up his Who's from his What's?
February 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Next up at 12:45 we'll have @fiotrethewey.bsky.social and @georgiacooked.bsky.social challenging Nate to drawing Dr Who creatures. A series he knows NOTHING about. Will he get it right just from descriptions or will he mix up his Who's from his What's?
Coming up first on our packed 12hr schedule we have a discussion with amazing creatives @haridraws.bsky.social and @milmo.bsky.social about being a creative with disability and chronic pain.
February 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Coming up first on our packed 12hr schedule we have a discussion with amazing creatives @haridraws.bsky.social and @milmo.bsky.social about being a creative with disability and chronic pain.
We've been working on something behind the scenes! Next Sat (8th of Feb) Nate and Chris will be doing a 12hr Live Stream to raise money for AKT. A homelessness charity dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people. We'll be joined by a bunch of friends and guests and we hope you will join us too! More to come.
February 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We've been working on something behind the scenes! Next Sat (8th of Feb) Nate and Chris will be doing a 12hr Live Stream to raise money for AKT. A homelessness charity dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people. We'll be joined by a bunch of friends and guests and we hope you will join us too! More to come.
PrideCAF 2024 is oh so close..
We are seriously excited about this years festival, we make this not just for the queer community but also for the comic community. If you can get a cheap bus to Bristol for 21/09/24 then please come see it. It's free to get in and open to all ages.
We are seriously excited about this years festival, we make this not just for the queer community but also for the comic community. If you can get a cheap bus to Bristol for 21/09/24 then please come see it. It's free to get in and open to all ages.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
PrideCAF 2024 is oh so close..
We are seriously excited about this years festival, we make this not just for the queer community but also for the comic community. If you can get a cheap bus to Bristol for 21/09/24 then please come see it. It's free to get in and open to all ages.
We are seriously excited about this years festival, we make this not just for the queer community but also for the comic community. If you can get a cheap bus to Bristol for 21/09/24 then please come see it. It's free to get in and open to all ages.
We are on the hunt for volunteers for our comic festival. No matter your experience, physical capabilities, if you are LGBTQIA+ or an ally, you can be a massive asset to the smooth running of PrideCAF. You get to help us help queer comic creators exhibit their work.
forms.gle/MnRSQwTUxDxJ...
forms.gle/MnRSQwTUxDxJ...
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
We are on the hunt for volunteers for our comic festival. No matter your experience, physical capabilities, if you are LGBTQIA+ or an ally, you can be a massive asset to the smooth running of PrideCAF. You get to help us help queer comic creators exhibit their work.
forms.gle/MnRSQwTUxDxJ...
forms.gle/MnRSQwTUxDxJ...
Our final talk is by Lewis Hancox, he is a comedy writer, actor, filmmaker and now comic maker.
He'll be talking about his life growing up trans in a small town in the early 2000s and turning his trans teen hardships into creativity and humour. With insights into his two graphic novel memoirs too.
He'll be talking about his life growing up trans in a small town in the early 2000s and turning his trans teen hardships into creativity and humour. With insights into his two graphic novel memoirs too.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Our final talk is by Lewis Hancox, he is a comedy writer, actor, filmmaker and now comic maker.
He'll be talking about his life growing up trans in a small town in the early 2000s and turning his trans teen hardships into creativity and humour. With insights into his two graphic novel memoirs too.
He'll be talking about his life growing up trans in a small town in the early 2000s and turning his trans teen hardships into creativity and humour. With insights into his two graphic novel memoirs too.
Next on our talks list is @rbessaaa.bsky.social who is a Portuguese illustrator based in London.
Using his and others' work as examples he will talk through what makes for an appealing cover that helps communicate; the differences between designing a cover illustration vs planning comics;
Using his and others' work as examples he will talk through what makes for an appealing cover that helps communicate; the differences between designing a cover illustration vs planning comics;
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Next on our talks list is @rbessaaa.bsky.social who is a Portuguese illustrator based in London.
Using his and others' work as examples he will talk through what makes for an appealing cover that helps communicate; the differences between designing a cover illustration vs planning comics;
Using his and others' work as examples he will talk through what makes for an appealing cover that helps communicate; the differences between designing a cover illustration vs planning comics;
KaarokaaroArt is a Non-Binary/Queer Filipino multidisciplinary artist.
Their workshop is a casual and collaborative monster drawing session to encourage people to imagine and draw together nonsense creatures. Expect warm-up drawing exercises, monster drawing games, googly eyes and silly names.
Their workshop is a casual and collaborative monster drawing session to encourage people to imagine and draw together nonsense creatures. Expect warm-up drawing exercises, monster drawing games, googly eyes and silly names.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
KaarokaaroArt is a Non-Binary/Queer Filipino multidisciplinary artist.
Their workshop is a casual and collaborative monster drawing session to encourage people to imagine and draw together nonsense creatures. Expect warm-up drawing exercises, monster drawing games, googly eyes and silly names.
Their workshop is a casual and collaborative monster drawing session to encourage people to imagine and draw together nonsense creatures. Expect warm-up drawing exercises, monster drawing games, googly eyes and silly names.
Sarah Millman is best known for their independent comic series NPC Tea.
Every artist encounters pitfalls in their practice: from burnout to illness, it's difficult to keep creating when you feel low. Sarah will talk about self-care methods, reigniting creativity and using storytelling as self-care.
Every artist encounters pitfalls in their practice: from burnout to illness, it's difficult to keep creating when you feel low. Sarah will talk about self-care methods, reigniting creativity and using storytelling as self-care.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Sarah Millman is best known for their independent comic series NPC Tea.
Every artist encounters pitfalls in their practice: from burnout to illness, it's difficult to keep creating when you feel low. Sarah will talk about self-care methods, reigniting creativity and using storytelling as self-care.
Every artist encounters pitfalls in their practice: from burnout to illness, it's difficult to keep creating when you feel low. Sarah will talk about self-care methods, reigniting creativity and using storytelling as self-care.
It's the last week to sign up for Pride Comic Art Festival 2024, happening on the 21st of September at The Station, Bristol.
Applications close on 3rd May 2024, so if you were undecided about signing up, now is your time to do so!
forms.gle/g3EL9Xq6BP66...
Applications close on 3rd May 2024, so if you were undecided about signing up, now is your time to do so!
forms.gle/g3EL9Xq6BP66...
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
It's the last week to sign up for Pride Comic Art Festival 2024, happening on the 21st of September at The Station, Bristol.
Applications close on 3rd May 2024, so if you were undecided about signing up, now is your time to do so!
forms.gle/g3EL9Xq6BP66...
Applications close on 3rd May 2024, so if you were undecided about signing up, now is your time to do so!
forms.gle/g3EL9Xq6BP66...
Less than two weeks to go to apply for an exhibitor slot for Pride Comic Art Festival. To quote feedback from one of our exhibitors last year who said they found the "whole experience was incredibly pleasant"
Applications close 3rd May 2024
linktr.ee/pridecaf
Applications close 3rd May 2024
linktr.ee/pridecaf
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Less than two weeks to go to apply for an exhibitor slot for Pride Comic Art Festival. To quote feedback from one of our exhibitors last year who said they found the "whole experience was incredibly pleasant"
Applications close 3rd May 2024
linktr.ee/pridecaf
Applications close 3rd May 2024
linktr.ee/pridecaf
The UK's first LGBTQIA+ dedicated comic festival is back for its 4th year! We'll be hosted again on Saturday 21st of September 2024. If you identify as LGBTQIA+, create your own comics and/or zines and want to sell your stuff this year you can APPLY NOW!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
The UK's first LGBTQIA+ dedicated comic festival is back for its 4th year! We'll be hosted again on Saturday 21st of September 2024. If you identify as LGBTQIA+, create your own comics and/or zines and want to sell your stuff this year you can APPLY NOW!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Lots of work going on behind the scenes but we have an announcement this coming Friday (29th March). Be in the first to know by following our socials or joining our mailing list!
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Lots of work going on behind the scenes but we have an announcement this coming Friday (29th March). Be in the first to know by following our socials or joining our mailing list!
Hey there. This is our announcement of the community table we are making with Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair
Take a look at our form and apply to be part of it. Closing date 19th Feb
forms.gle/Pw4TM7sctTjV...
Take a look at our form and apply to be part of it. Closing date 19th Feb
forms.gle/Pw4TM7sctTjV...
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Hey there. This is our announcement of the community table we are making with Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair
Take a look at our form and apply to be part of it. Closing date 19th Feb
forms.gle/Pw4TM7sctTjV...
Take a look at our form and apply to be part of it. Closing date 19th Feb
forms.gle/Pw4TM7sctTjV...
Thats it, we are heading back south down to Brizzle. Thanks @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, you were great. We handed out a bunch of programs from our stash, sold a bunch of books and now we have a bunch of admin to do.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Thats it, we are heading back south down to Brizzle. Thanks @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, you were great. We handed out a bunch of programs from our stash, sold a bunch of books and now we have a bunch of admin to do.
Successful first day @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. We have had so much positive feedback on our table and we hope to spread more of that tomorrow.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Successful first day @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. We have had so much positive feedback on our table and we hope to spread more of that tomorrow.
We are off to Harrogate, books a plenty in the car and collecting more @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. We have about 3 hours to go. Our good friend Jamie Iles in the back causin trouble.
#travel #driving #comics
#travel #driving #comics
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
We are off to Harrogate, books a plenty in the car and collecting more @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. We have about 3 hours to go. Our good friend Jamie Iles in the back causin trouble.
#travel #driving #comics
#travel #driving #comics
We are packing everything up to head to Harrogate for the weekend. We have 40+ different zines to sell from LGBTQIA+ creators who couldn't make it or didn't get into Thought Bubble 2023. Come find us K25 & K26 in Bubbleboy, say hi and buy some stuff.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
We are packing everything up to head to Harrogate for the weekend. We have 40+ different zines to sell from LGBTQIA+ creators who couldn't make it or didn't get into Thought Bubble 2023. Come find us K25 & K26 in Bubbleboy, say hi and buy some stuff.
If you picked up our programme yesterday you will notice a feedback QR code. Give it a scan and tell us how things were (or tap the link). We want to hear from volunteers, attendees and exhibitors.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1YI9...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1YI9...
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
If you picked up our programme yesterday you will notice a feedback QR code. Give it a scan and tell us how things were (or tap the link). We want to hear from volunteers, attendees and exhibitors.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1YI9...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1YI9...
Our little indie comic art festival happens in just 7 days. We have 50+ LGBTQIA+ exhibitors to come meet. It is open to all ages and free for the public to get in. We have 3 talks from industry pros that are supported by sign language interpreters. Art provided by @njadamart.bsky.social.
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Our little indie comic art festival happens in just 7 days. We have 50+ LGBTQIA+ exhibitors to come meet. It is open to all ages and free for the public to get in. We have 3 talks from industry pros that are supported by sign language interpreters. Art provided by @njadamart.bsky.social.