🎨 The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Returns 2–3 OCT 2026 in KENDAL! Celebrating comics as art, storytelling & activism #LICAF2026https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3mgfcgdqb2k27Big news for LICAF 2026! 🎉 We’re revealing our new LICAF logo and festival poster, created by legendary Bill Sienkiewicz! Our brand new website is now live, and Early Bird tickets are available too. 🔗 linktr.ee/LICAF.org #LICAF #LICAF2026 #BillSienkiewicz #ComicArt #ComicsFestival06 Mar 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfcgdqb2k27https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lynmcrzn722p📣Applications are now open to Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund Grants up to £165,000 will support arts organisations and schools to work together to develop arts-based approaches in the primary classroom Apply now👉phf.org.uk/tdf12 Sep 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lynmcrzn722phttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lteyivmdss2q🎉 GUEST SET 3: THE PHOENIX IS COMING TO LICAF! 📍 Bowness-on-Windermere 📅 27–28 September 202507 Jul 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lteyivmdss2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lteyfkplx22q🎉 MORE GUESTS REVEALED! We're thrilled to unveil our second wave of brilliant guests joining us at LICAF 2025, taking place 26–28 September in beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere! 👉 www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tickets07 Jul 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lteyfkplx22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lp7taxy54s2h🎉 FIRST GUESTS ANNOUNCED! We’re thrilled to welcome these brilliant names to LICAF 2025: Shelly Bond, Simone Lia, Lorenzo Mattotti, Bill Morrison, Robbie Morrison, Mike Perkins, Sean Phillips, Chris Shepherd, Lucy Sullivan, Donya Todd & Craig Thompson.15 May 2025 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7taxy54s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lp7rkqsays2h🎟️ Our Early Bird Passes are flying fast! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of comic art, storytelling, and creativity at LICAF 2025, 26–28 September in Bowness-on-Windermere! 🎉 Grab your Early Bird Tickets before 16th May! 👉 www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tickets15 May 2025 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7rkqsays2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lofwwtxbok2lICYMI: Early Day Motion supporting comics industry tabled by MPs, sponsors seek support https://downthetubes.net/early-day-motion-supporting-comics-industry-tabled-by-mps-sponsors-seek-support/ - please encourage your MP to sign it, thanks!05 May 2025 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lofwwtxbok2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lnd46fpmwc2q🎤✨ The amazing young reporters from Birchfields Primary School took the spotlight at the See Myself In Books Festival in Manchester! They got to interview authors Maisie Chan, Nathan Bryon, and Dapo Adeola, as well as Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph and Margaret Duff, Manager at Read Manchester.21 Apr 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnd46fpmwc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lmrke6sxv22v📣 LICAF is proud to announce the 2025 Sophie Castille Award for Comics in Translation – English! Presented with VIP Brands, Comica & LICAF on 27 Sept in Bowness-on-Windermere. 🔗 Read more: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/lakes-international-comic-art-festival-launches-2025-“sophie-castille-award-–-english”-comics #LICAF2025 #ComicsInTranslation #SophieCastilleAward14 Apr 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrke6sxv22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lmd4pttwy22x🌳✨ The wait is over! Here’s your first look at LICAF 2025 — where comics climb trees and sheep watch in awe. 🎉 Festival art by Mehdi Annassi 📅 26–28 September 2025 🎟️ Get your Early Bird Passes now: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/81587 #LICAF2025 #ComicArtFestival #FestivalReveal #September08 Apr 2025 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmd4pttwy22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lmcx2qblyc23The New Arab has published a news item on "Safaa and the Tent", our new book, in which Palestinian artist Safaa Odah documents Israel's actions in Gaza: https://www.newarab.com/features/safaa-and-tent-cartoonists-diary-gaza-genocide Safaa's book is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1873916928/safaa-and-the-tent-the-diary-of08 Apr 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcx2qblyc23https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3llvkae576k2cHuzzah! Early Bird Passes for the 2025 Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Bowness-on-Windermere 26th – 28th September are available now: https://www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tickets03 Apr 2025 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvkae576k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3llsvfuil4c25We're delighted to announce our "Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free" exhibition, curated by George Khoury, is part of this year's Shubbak Festival in London: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/shubbak-festival-features-enter-mulberry-tree-and-fly-free-exhibition02 Apr 2025 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3llsvfuil4c25https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3llr6q2zcsc2mAVAILABLE NOW: Working in collaboration with celebrated Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh, we're delighted to publish "Safaa and the Tent", the diary of cartoonist Safaa Odah, from Gaza, with all profits from sales going to Safaa: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1873916928/safaa-and-the-tent-the-diary-of01 Apr 2025 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr6q2zcsc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3ll4jwdgtuk24We're delighted to be partnering with @comicbookuk.bsky.social to promote the social value of comics and create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to engage in comic arts: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/lakes-international-comic-arts-festival-partners-comic-book-uk24 Mar 2025 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4jwdgtuk24https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lkkw5fbofk24The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, working in collaboration with Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh, is delighted to publish "Safaa and the Tent", the diary of cartoonist Safaa Odah, from Gaza: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/coming-soon-“safaa-and-tent”-diary-palestinian-cartoonist-safaa-odah17 Mar 2025 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkkw5fbofk24https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lip7jkgick2jHow far does engagement with comics positively affect children’s enjoyment of reading and wellbeing? Read the UK Reports on the Comic Art Europe, Comics Literacy Project and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival's own Comic Potential Report: https://www.comicartfestival.com/project/comics-and-literacy-project-comic-potential-reports21 Feb 2025 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lip7jkgick2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lieqmo3j6c22There's still time to apply for the 2025 Exhibitor Marketplace, at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival in September in Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District! Details here - https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/licaf-2025-call-exhibitor-applications Deadline to apply 5.00pm UK time, Friday 28th February 2025!17 Feb 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lieqmo3j6c22https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lieq2qaixk22Sill time! A reminder about our initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now! We're offering two new opportunities to creators to get their work seen overseas - full details here for creators, sign up by 21st February 2025: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/british-comics-now-two-new-opportunities-british-creators17 Feb 2025 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lieq2qaixk22https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3li4zad7qxk27We have some limited edition print copies of our "Between the Lines" magazine (#1 -3) featuring interviews with Gigi Cavenago and Terry Moore, available from our Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1874314929/between-the-lines-magazine-1-3-limited (sorry, UK only)14 Feb 2025 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4zad7qxk27https://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lhec2uzxgc2eAs LICAF’s work continues to grow, we thought it would be the perfect time to tell you more about our work and ongoing opportunities for creators in a free online event 13th Feb with @lucysullivan.bsky.social & @mollieray.bsky.social ray.bsky.social - https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/licaf-now-next-free-online-event04 Feb 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhec2uzxgc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lhebydgqtc2eQuicke reminder abiout our initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now! We're offering two new opportunities to creators to get their work seen overseas - full details here for creators, sign up by 21st February 2025: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/british-comics-now-two-new-opportunities-british-creators04 Feb 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhebydgqtc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lgxrsp2jis2oWe recently announced its initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now, is offering two new opportunities to creators to get their work seen overseas - full details here for creators, sign up by 21st February 2025: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/british-comics-now-two-new-opportunities-british-creators30 Jan 2025 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxrsp2jis2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lgxpg2m7tk2oA quick freminder about our upcoming free online event to promote our plans for 2025 - please spread the word! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jan 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxpg2m7tk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/comicartfestival.bsky.social/post/3lggaao2adk2hThe Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns across a host of venues in Bowness-on-Windermere in September, and we want you to be involved! Join our volunteers: www.comicartfestival.com/volunteers23 Jan 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:3nrnzftl6bf3vxr454kdoz3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggaao2adk2h