Graphic Novels, Memoirs, Comics Event Saturday In Summit

SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is having a graphic novel celebration on Saturday with 13 different graphic novel authors appearing.

The event, “Getting Graphic: Novels, Memoirs & Comics” will feature graphic novelists and comic book artists showcasing and discussing their work, offering workshops and book signings, and selling merchandise.

The event will run in conjunction with the exhibition Drawing it Out, currently on display in the Eisenberg Gallery at the Art Center.

“In delving into the genre of graphic novels and memoirs, our staff and artists discovered so many interesting and unique stories,” said Sarah Walko, Director of Programs at the Visual Arts Center. “We wanted to create an event where the audience would be exposed to as many of these works as we could manage and could then meet the artists themselves.”

The event will take place at the Art Center from noon to 5 p.m. Artists appearing include:

• Julia Alekseyeva
• Doug Baron
• Howard Saunders
• Glenn Whitmore
• Michael Parla
• Lauren Purje
• Seamus Liam O’Brien
• Kirsten Kramer
• Criss Madd
• Darrell Goza
• Dana Walwrath
• Neil Vokes
• Amanda Scurti

For more information on “Getting Graphic” visit artcenternj.org.

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