Friday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The third annual Twin State Comics and Zine Fair (TWIST) returns to White River Junction on Oct. 4 at The JAM (Junction Arts & Media). Known as a hub for independent cartoonists and home to the Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS), the town earns its nickname as Vermont’s “Cartoon Town.” TWIST provides a platform for local cartoonists, offering a rare opportunity to showcase and sell their work without the need for costly travel or convention fees.
Unlike traditional conventions, TWIST embraces a DIY ethos, welcoming new and seasoned artists without the typical high costs. The event charges no tabling fee for artists and is free for attendees. Participants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, creating an inclusive space for various cartoonists and zine makers, from CCS students and alums to local creators of all levels.“You don’t need a whole convention center or a million-dollar budget to organize a zine or comics fair in your town, just a couple of friends and some folding tables,” Cedar O’Dowd, TWIST co-organizer and JAM coordinator, said. The fair aims to lower barriers to entry, making it accessible for artists to share their work and for the community to celebrate the art form.
TWIST occurs at the JAM, 5 South Main Street, 1st Floor, White River Junction.
For more information, visit uvjam.org/event/twist-3.
