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.
Pics from our Mohawk College Event
Artist Paul McCusker showing the way to our Cartoon Foundry Event.
Vince Marchesano talking shop with Sam Noir.
One of our oldest cartooning teams, Vince Marchesano and Art Cooper, who started putting out product in our city back in the late 1960s.
Art Cooper pointing out some of his work to Paul McCusker.
John Farr and Alene Alexanian examining some of Art Cooper's material.
Kevin Mutch looking over Ed Kutz's licensed Hilarious House of Frightenstein t-shirt selection.
Patrick Jenkins answering a question from an attendee.
Two of the Bonk'd Boys, Joe Ollmann signing and Raul Palacios in the green cap, encountering the public.
Imogen Osborne-Sobers (aka Starletwitch) at her table.
Laura Zajacz explaining the finer points of one of her comics to Alfonso Espinos from Studiocomix.
Our first panel of the day with (from left to right) Sharifa Patrick, Evine Abbasy, Sylvia Nickerson, and Fiona Smyth. The moderator is Robin Fisher.
From the second panel of the day on the classic "Prisoners of Gravity" TV show with Ty Templeton and Rick Green, moderated by Rob Salem.
Photo taken by Fiona Smyth of our signing station just after our third panel. Pictured here are Seth, Joe Ollmann, and Ho Che Anderson.
Our Poster for Cartoon Foundry 2025
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.