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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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Comic Marketplace Applications Open for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival

Have you applied yet? Continue reading 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
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival brings the very best of comic art from across the world back to Kendal in 2026

Key partners in Kendal welcome return Continue reading 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”
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Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”

A special fundraiser for the Cartoon Museum Continue reading Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”

British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels
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British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels

British Comics promoted in Brussels Continue reading British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels

Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC

A wide-ranging interview about comics and more Continue reading Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
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Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu was finally presented with the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025 at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend. Human … Continue reading Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah
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LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced Continue reading LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
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Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award presented Continue reading Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Lorenzo MattoTti wins 2025 Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art
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Lorenzo MattoTti wins 2025 Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art winner Continue reading Lorenzo MattoTti wins 2025 Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah
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LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced Continue reading LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

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About Us

 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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