Comic-book artists featured at library event

NEWS/ TNRD — Two comic-book artists will be featured at the Kamloops Library during the second Mini Comic-Con on Saturday, May 10.

The event starts at 2 p.m. and will include Vancouver-based manga artist Nina Matsumoto (aka Space Coyote) and Bongo Comics’ John Delaney as well as fun art and costume contests that offer prizes.

The event is open to teens 13 to 18 years old.

Matsumoto and Delaney, with some help from High Octane Comics, will also judge the Mini Comic-Con’s art contest.

Budding artists are encouraged to create an original 2-D art piece in comic or manga style on any appropriate topic and in any medium.

Contestants are asked to keep the size of their artwork to a maximum of 18 inches by 24 inches for display purposes. Entries should be dropped off at the Children’s Desk at the library by Wednesday, May 7 at 5 p.m.

All art will be displayed in the library and judging will take place the day of the event. Winners will be announced that day, too, with first prize supplied by High Octane Comics. An entry will also be selected as fan favourite.

Attendees are invited to dress up — there will be a prize for best costume.

For more information contact Susan McCowan, Head of Children’s Services, Kamloops Branch, at 250-372-5145 or smccowan@tnrd.ca.