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 Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little LICAF activities, a Comics Marketplace, our second International Comics Rights Market – and provide a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world! 

Throughout the year, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) delivers a wide range of projects using comics to achieve positive change. Under the title Comics Can Change the World, LICAF is delivering projects in our local community, across our region and country and with partners internationally. 

We continue to explore how comics can galvanise efforts to address the climate emergency, how they can play a significant role in education – from primary schools to higher education – and much more! 

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Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition
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Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition

Levenshulme Old Library is the latest venue for “Enter The Mulberry Tree and Fly Free”  first seen at the Lakes International Comic … Continue reading Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition

Lakes International Comic Art Festival launches UK Development Agency for Comics
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival launches UK Development Agency for Comics

The new agency will be based in Barrow-in-Furness Continue reading Lakes International Comic Art Festival launches UK Development Agency for Comics

British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced
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British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced

Five intrepid comic creators head to Brussels! Continue reading British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced

Shubbak Festival features “Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free” exhibition
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Shubbak Festival features “Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free” exhibition

Palestinian comic art exhibition comes to London Continue reading Shubbak Festival features “Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free” exhibition

Lakes International Comic Art Festival publishes Safaa and the Tent, the diary of acclaimed Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah 
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival publishes Safaa and the Tent, the diary of acclaimed Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah 

Safaa’s cartons offer some of the most powerful and poignant images to come out of Gaza that are not photos … Continue reading Lakes International Comic Art Festival publishes Safaa and the Tent, the diary of acclaimed Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah 

LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event
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LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event

As we begin a fresh new year and as the range of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival’s work continues to grow, … Continue reading LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event

Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now
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Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now

We’re delighted to bring you the fourth issue of Between The Lines, our free online magazine focusing on Festival guests and … Continue reading Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now

British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators
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British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to announce its initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now, … Continue reading British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators

Lancaster University announces free “Power of Graphic Novels” networking event
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Lancaster University announces free “Power of Graphic Novels” networking event

A free networking event in October for regional and UK schools Continue reading Lancaster University announces free “Power of Graphic Novels” networking event

Leo Baxendale tribute goes on permanent display at Kendal’s Brewery Art Centre
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Leo Baxendale tribute goes on permanent display at Kendal’s Brewery Art Centre

“Baby Basil Does His Bit” by Leo Baxendale is now on permanent display in Kendal’s Brewery Arts Centre Continue reading Leo Baxendale tribute goes on permanent display at Kendal’s Brewery Art Centre

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 Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little LICAF activities, a Comics Marketplace, our second International Comics Rights Market – and provide a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world! 

Throughout the year, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) delivers a wide range of projects using comics to achieve positive change. Under the title Comics Can Change the World, LICAF is delivering projects in our local community, across our region and country and with partners internationally. 

We continue to explore how comics can galvanise efforts to address the climate emergency, how they can play a significant role in education – from primary schools to higher education – and much more! 

Categories

  • British Comics Now
  • Comic Resources
  • Comics Can Change The World
  • Comics Laureate
  • Comics Up Close
  • Conferences
  • Events
  • Exhibitors
  • Guests
  • International Partnerships
  • Interviews
  • Lakes International Comic Art Festival
  • LICAF Books
  • LICAF Residencies
  • News
  • Podcasts
  • UK LICAF Partners
  • Volunteers
  • Young Comics Laureate

Latest News

  • Comic Marketplace Applications Open for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival
  • Lakes International Comic Art Festival brings the very best of comic art from across the world back to Kendal in 2026
  • Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”
  • British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels
  • Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC

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