FIFTH ANNUAL FLUKE MINI-COMICS FESTIVAL 2006
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This year’s FLUKE Mini-Comics Festival , sponsored by AdHouse Books, Bizarro Wuxtry, Flagpole Magazine, Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records, Inch-High Button Guy and Top Shelf Productions, will take place on Saturday, April 1 at Tasty World on 312 E. Broad Street, Athens GA from noon until 6 PM. Admission is $5.00 for all attendees. Live music will follow throughout the evening, beginning at 9 p.m.
In the past, submissions for the FLUKE anthology have been submitted weeks before the festival, and the finished product was available on the day of FLUKE with the price of admission. This year, we are inviting attendees to bring their submission for the anthology to FLUKE, and we will publish the anthology afterwards and send it out by mail this summer. Submissions will be collected at the door at Tasty World and at Bizarro Wuxtry; at both locations, there will be a sign-up sheet to list your mailing address to insure you receive a copy. The anthology is $5 (which includes the cost of postage).
In the evening, local bands Heros Severum, Cars Can Be Blue and Russian Spy Camera will perform.
FLUKE also coincides with the opening of a gallery show devoted to autobiographical comic books. The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) presents: “Dear Diary: The Autobiographical Comic Book,” featuring original pages, artists’ books and multimedia from 23 local and national artists, including Los Angeles’ Johnny Ryan (“Angry Youth Comix,” www.johnnyr.com) NYC’s Vanessa Davis (“Spaniel Rage,” www.spanielrage.com) and NYC’s Raina Telgemeier (“Smile,” Scholastic’s graphic novelization of “The Baby-Sitters’ Club,” www.goraina.com), as well as local favorites Patrick Dean (www.patrickdeancomics.com) and Missy Kulik (www.missykulik.com). For a full list of artists, visit www.athica.org. The show runs April 1 –May 27; the April 1 opening is from 7-9 p.m, and the gallery is located in the Chase Street Warehouses off of Tracy Street, close to downtown and Tasty World.
PUBLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS
As we will be mailing out FLUKE anthologies, please include your mailing address information with your submission. All work must be formatted to submit in DIGEST-SIZE (8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide). We will not include submissions of mini-comics that do not follow these guidelines. While there is no firm page limit, brevity is encouraged. Please submit high-quality b & w photocopies. We will not be held responsible for any original work. The FLUKE organizers reserve all rights to accept or reject work for the FLUKE 2006 anthology.
EVENT SPECS
Tables and spaces will be provided for mini comic artists and distributors on a first-come, first-serve basis. All attendees are welcome to bring enough work to fill a small (4' x 5') table space. In the interest of providing display space for as many artists as possible, attendees may not use more than one table. Large displays and booths are not permitted at FLUKE, so please do not bring them. You will be asked to keep them in your vehicle.
FLUKE’S SPONSORS
With gratitude, we acknowledge our sponsors.
AdHouse Books (http://www.adhousebooks.com)
Based in Richmond, Va., AdHouse Books publishes books and comics from some of the most exciting emerging artists in the field. Their catalog includes work by Scott Morse, Hope Larson, Joel Priddy, Dean Trippe, Zack Soto and J. Chris Campbell.
Bizarro Wuxtry (http://www.wuxtryrecords.com/bizarro.html)
Athens’ downtown comics shop boasts a staggering array of alternative comics and zines, as well as a friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. There are also lots of toys, models, cards, clothes and vintage delights to enjoy as well. Peter Bagge once featured the store in an issue of “HATE”, and has referred to it as “the funkiest business establishment I have ever seen.”
Flagpole Magazine (www.flagpole.com)
Athens’ alternative weekly is a much loved and used source of information on local music, film, art, food and politics, all delivered with a real sense of ownership and advocacy for our fair city.
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records (http://hhbtm.com)
This Athens-based label began in 1999 as a zine-related project. Now, HHBTM includes the bands Cars Can Be Blue, 63 Crayons, Calvin Don’t Jump, Visitations, Bugs Eat Books, Casper and the Cookies and many more in their roster.
Inch-High Button Guy (inchhighbuttonguy@gmail.com)
Inch-High Button Guy produces the finest original designs in buttons for any occasion, available in a variety of sizes and styles (even glow-in-the-dark). The buttons are available at Bizarro Wuxtry and at special events.
Top Shelf (www.topshelfcomix.com)
Since 1997, Top Shelf Productions has produced a wide range of handsomely designed craft comics. Based in Marietta, Ga. with offices across the country, their catalog includes work by Craig Thompson, Andy Runton, James Kochalka, Bob Callahan and Spain – plus many more.
FLUKE’s STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/ MISSION
FLUKE is a mini-comic festival that has been organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts since 2002. Conceived as a venue for the discussion and exchange of timely ideas related to mini-comics, zines, and other independent publications, FLUKE is not a large comic convention or merchandising-saturated extravaganza. This isn't to say we don't like our share of stuff--'cause we do. However, we have kept the organization of the event as simple as possible to ensure that it remains focused on work and ideas rather than merchandising.
This year’s FLUKE Mini-Comics Festival , sponsored by AdHouse Books, Bizarro Wuxtry, Flagpole Magazine, Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records, Inch-High Button Guy and Top Shelf Productions, will take place on Saturday, April 1 at Tasty World on 312 E. Broad Street, Athens GA from noon until 6 PM. Admission is $5.00 for all attendees. Live music will follow throughout the evening, beginning at 9 p.m.
In the past, submissions for the FLUKE anthology have been submitted weeks before the festival, and the finished product was available on the day of FLUKE with the price of admission. This year, we are inviting attendees to bring their submission for the anthology to FLUKE, and we will publish the anthology afterwards and send it out by mail this summer. Submissions will be collected at the door at Tasty World and at Bizarro Wuxtry; at both locations, there will be a sign-up sheet to list your mailing address to insure you receive a copy. The anthology is $5 (which includes the cost of postage).
In the evening, local bands Heros Severum, Cars Can Be Blue and Russian Spy Camera will perform.
FLUKE also coincides with the opening of a gallery show devoted to autobiographical comic books. The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) presents: “Dear Diary: The Autobiographical Comic Book,” featuring original pages, artists’ books and multimedia from 23 local and national artists, including Los Angeles’ Johnny Ryan (“Angry Youth Comix,” www.johnnyr.com) NYC’s Vanessa Davis (“Spaniel Rage,” www.spanielrage.com) and NYC’s Raina Telgemeier (“Smile,” Scholastic’s graphic novelization of “The Baby-Sitters’ Club,” www.goraina.com), as well as local favorites Patrick Dean (www.patrickdeancomics.com) and Missy Kulik (www.missykulik.com). For a full list of artists, visit www.athica.org. The show runs April 1 –May 27; the April 1 opening is from 7-9 p.m, and the gallery is located in the Chase Street Warehouses off of Tracy Street, close to downtown and Tasty World.
PUBLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS
As we will be mailing out FLUKE anthologies, please include your mailing address information with your submission. All work must be formatted to submit in DIGEST-SIZE (8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide). We will not include submissions of mini-comics that do not follow these guidelines. While there is no firm page limit, brevity is encouraged. Please submit high-quality b & w photocopies. We will not be held responsible for any original work. The FLUKE organizers reserve all rights to accept or reject work for the FLUKE 2006 anthology.
EVENT SPECS
Tables and spaces will be provided for mini comic artists and distributors on a first-come, first-serve basis. All attendees are welcome to bring enough work to fill a small (4' x 5') table space. In the interest of providing display space for as many artists as possible, attendees may not use more than one table. Large displays and booths are not permitted at FLUKE, so please do not bring them. You will be asked to keep them in your vehicle.
FLUKE’S SPONSORS
With gratitude, we acknowledge our sponsors.
AdHouse Books (http://www.adhousebooks.com)
Based in Richmond, Va., AdHouse Books publishes books and comics from some of the most exciting emerging artists in the field. Their catalog includes work by Scott Morse, Hope Larson, Joel Priddy, Dean Trippe, Zack Soto and J. Chris Campbell.
Bizarro Wuxtry (http://www.wuxtryrecords.com/bizarro.html)
Athens’ downtown comics shop boasts a staggering array of alternative comics and zines, as well as a friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. There are also lots of toys, models, cards, clothes and vintage delights to enjoy as well. Peter Bagge once featured the store in an issue of “HATE”, and has referred to it as “the funkiest business establishment I have ever seen.”
Flagpole Magazine (www.flagpole.com)
Athens’ alternative weekly is a much loved and used source of information on local music, film, art, food and politics, all delivered with a real sense of ownership and advocacy for our fair city.
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records (http://hhbtm.com)
This Athens-based label began in 1999 as a zine-related project. Now, HHBTM includes the bands Cars Can Be Blue, 63 Crayons, Calvin Don’t Jump, Visitations, Bugs Eat Books, Casper and the Cookies and many more in their roster.
Inch-High Button Guy (inchhighbuttonguy@gmail.com)
Inch-High Button Guy produces the finest original designs in buttons for any occasion, available in a variety of sizes and styles (even glow-in-the-dark). The buttons are available at Bizarro Wuxtry and at special events.
Top Shelf (www.topshelfcomix.com)
Since 1997, Top Shelf Productions has produced a wide range of handsomely designed craft comics. Based in Marietta, Ga. with offices across the country, their catalog includes work by Craig Thompson, Andy Runton, James Kochalka, Bob Callahan and Spain – plus many more.
FLUKE’s STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/ MISSION
FLUKE is a mini-comic festival that has been organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts since 2002. Conceived as a venue for the discussion and exchange of timely ideas related to mini-comics, zines, and other independent publications, FLUKE is not a large comic convention or merchandising-saturated extravaganza. This isn't to say we don't like our share of stuff--'cause we do. However, we have kept the organization of the event as simple as possible to ensure that it remains focused on work and ideas rather than merchandising.
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