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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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Festival Guest 2025: Craig Thompson
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Festival Guest 2025: Craig Thompson

The award-winning cartoonist is coming to the Lakes Continue reading Festival Guest 2025: Craig Thompson

Festival Guest 2025: Chris Shepherd
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Festival Guest 2025: Chris Shepherd

Chris Shepherd is an artist, writer, filmmaker, and British comedy legend Continue reading Festival Guest 2025: Chris Shepherd

Festival 2025 Guest: Bill Morrison
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Festival 2025 Guest: Bill Morrison

Bill Morrison is best known for his work with The Simpsons and Futurama as Creative Director, writer, and artist at Matt Groening’s Bongo Comics Continue reading Festival 2025 Guest: Bill Morrison

Lakes International Comic Art Festival partners on Qusasat Comics & Digital Production Training Camp in Bethlehem
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival partners on Qusasat Comics & Digital Production Training Camp in Bethlehem

A new international project announced by LICAF and Power Group Continue reading Lakes International Comic Art Festival partners on Qusasat Comics & Digital Production Training Camp in Bethlehem

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu awarded Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
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Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu awarded Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Cartoonists Rights announces winner of award Continue reading Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu awarded Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

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

Paul Hamlyn Foundation reaffirms support for Comic Potential Project with new funding
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation reaffirms support for Comic Potential Project with new funding

Further funding for vital comics literacy research announced Continue reading Paul Hamlyn Foundation reaffirms support for Comic Potential Project with new funding

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

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

Media Cubs interview Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on creating comics
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Media Cubs interview Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on creating comics

Comics are a great way into literacy, says Bobby Continue reading Media Cubs interview Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on creating comics

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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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