Newcastle, Gateshead, and Stockton libraries joined forces with local comics artists in summer 2014 to host a great comics festival for children and young people. This scrapbook celebrates work created by everyone involved and highlights their shared experiences, reflecting some of the enthusiasm and fun that was had by all. Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, comics artists engaged with young people across the North East region, bringing comics to life and helping to create new ones. The festival linked with the British Library exhibition 'Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK'. Our Libraries ran a Comics Chaos competition to design a comic character and win a trip to London to visit the exhibition. A lucky group of winners, librarians and the young people taking part in the Art Heroes Summer comics' residency travelled to London to enjoy a great day. Comics artist Hannah Berry led a 'hands on' illustration workshop and inspired all ready for entry to the exhibition. Newcastle City Library hosted its own comics exhibition displaying local comics artwork during the festival and creating more interest about comics events across the north east.
An Anime Attacks summer social brought the festival to a spectacular close, however, the work goes on and more exciting new comics events are planned across the region.
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