Hamilton's Annual Festival of Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Narrative!
Hamilton Cartoon Foundry
Celebrating the Art of Cartooning in Hamilton.
The Cartoon Foundry is a not-for-profit, art-focused event that promotes and celebrates the art of cartooning in Hamilton. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community for cartoonists of all levels and backgrounds, while fostering appreciation and understanding of the medium and its rich history in Hamilton.
Hamilton Cartoon Foundry Gallery
Detail from our 2024 event poster by talented Emanuelle Chateauneuf.
About Cartoon Foundry
Our Mandate
Our Activities
Our Activities
The Cartoon Foundry is a not for profit art-focused event. It’s intent is to promote and celebrate the art of cartooning in Hamilton--especially its Hamilton connections and history. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community for cartoonists of all levels and backgrounds, while fostering appreciation and understanding of the medium and its Hamilton history.
Our Activities
Our Activities
Our Activities
There's something for everyone at Cartoon Foundry. From informative and engaging panel presentations featuring area artists and more; screening of movies with panel discussion afterwards; an Artists Alley featuring local and regional artists displaying and selling their work as well as signing and ready to do commissions or simply engage with attendees.
Our Community
Our Activities
Our Community
Hamilton has a thriving and vibrant artistic community and a solid legacy in cartooning and comic work. Our emphasis will be on area creators and history though we will also feature some creators beyond the greater Hamilton community. Our emphasis and focus will be on providing a safe space for marginalized communities (such as First Nat
Hamilton has a thriving and vibrant artistic community and a solid legacy in cartooning and comic work. Our emphasis will be on area creators and history though we will also feature some creators beyond the greater Hamilton community. Our emphasis and focus will be on providing a safe space for marginalized communities (such as First Nations, immigrants/refugees, 2SLGBTQI+ groups, ethnic minorities, etc.) to share their voices.