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@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 2 days ago

NIF 2026 HAS BEGUN and we’ve got all new events planned for every weekend in May, a fabulous marketplace with 80+ comics plus some FREEBIES?!

Go check it out at:
https://nif.cartoonist.coop/

And stay up to date with all the goings-ons in our NIF newsletter!:
https://tinyurl.com/nifnews26

( art by @sandycyborg ; design by @itsnero )

Nib + Ink Fest 2025

Cartoonist Cooperative

@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 2 days ago

It all starts today!

Hear about what’s coming up for our panels and workshops, get oriented with the NIF website and Marketplace, and hear a few words from the Steering Committee during our Opening Ceremony today at 5PM EDT!

nif.cartoonist.coop/event/open…

( art by @jeypawlik )

An illustration with the title "Nib and Ink Fest 2026 - Join us for our opening ceremony on May 1st 5pm EDT"

Two super cool mascots, Nibford (a dip pen) and Inking (an ink pot) are riding in at top speeds on their skateboard.

Inkling says Let's get this party STARTED!

Nibford says RADICAL! — An illustration with the title "Nib and Ink Fest 2026 - Join us for our opening ceremony on May 1st 5pm EDT" Two super cool mascots, Nibford (a dip pen) and Inking (an ink pot) are riding in at top speeds on their skateboard. Inkling says Let's get this party STARTED! Nibford says RADICAL!

Cartoonist Cooperative

@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 2 days ago

Lots more happening this weekend for Nib and Ink Fest 2026!

First up on Saturday…

Creating Your Art Portfolio
Sat 5/2 at 10am PDT/1pm EDT/
5pm GMT/3am AET

Find your artistic style and what you want to create with Aubrianna leading the way! 🎨

https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/creating-your-art-portfolio/

(art by @sandycyborg ; design by Asmo)

A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Creating Your Art Portfolio", hosted by panellist Aubrianna Robinson on Saturday May 2nd \@ 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT / 5PM GMT / 3AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: [http://nif.cartoonist.coop](http://nif.cartoonist.coop "‌")

Cartoonist Cooperative

@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 2 days ago

Then at 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/
8pm GMT/6am AET on Saturday, it’s…

What Art School Didn't Teach You 201

Let’s take a deeper dive into how you can build yourself up as a self published artist!

Kelci & Yuki will discuss marketing, budgets and finance, and more!

https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/what-art-school-didnt-teach-you-201/

A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "What Art School Didn't Teach You", hosted by panellists Yuki Clarke and Kelci D Crawford on Saturday May 2nd @ 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 8PM GMT / 6AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: http://nif.cartoonist.coop

Cartoonist Cooperative

@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 2 days ago

And then join us at 3pm PDT/6pm EDT/10pm GMT/8am AET on Saturday for…

“Just start making your comic”, with steps!

You want to make a comic? Not sure where to start? We got you covered!

https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/just-start-making-your-comic-with-steps/

A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Just Start Making Your Webcomic, with steps", hosted by panellist boney on Saturday May 2nd @ 3PM PDT / 6PM EDT / 10PM GMT / 8AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: http://nif.cartoonist.coop

NIB & INK FESTIVAL 2026

"Just start making your comic", with steps! - NIB & INK FESTIVAL 2026

So you asked your favorite comic artist how to start making a comic, and they told you “just start”. Now what? Take my hand, we’re going to take this excellent […]

Cartoonist Cooperative

@cartoonistcoop@mastodon.art · 22 hours ago

The NiF festivities continue on Sunday!!

First up, @itsnero is here to give you a tour through NIF’s fantastic marketplace and guide you through a world of comicking delights:

Marketplace Exploration Hour Sunday, May 3rd @ 9AM PDT / 12PM EDT / 4PM GMT / 2AM AET

https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/marketplace-exploration-hour/

(art by @sandycyborg ; design by Cally Leung)