February 2025 Meeting

7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, February 15 | 1:00–4:00 | Slice and Dice Pizzeria | 2225 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Suite C | Albuquerque, NM

We'll be meeting Saturday, February 15, 1:00–4:00 at the Slice & Dice Pizzeria at 2225 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Suite C in Albuquerque (just south of Wyoming and Menaul). 

 

There will be a bit of business and planning, but mostly it's going to be an opportunity to visit and work — stay the whole time or just stop by to say hi. 

 

January 2025 Meeting

 

 

January 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, January 4 | 1:00–4:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | 11200 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 6, Albuquerque

We'll be getting together on Saturday, January 4, 1:00–4:00 at Slice of Life Anime and Manga at 11200 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 6.

Start your year by talking comics and making comics. This will be an informal gathering, plenty of time to socialize and catch up. We're going to be making plans for the year, including some local workshops.

Dusty McGowan interview

Dusty McGowan Interview | Online at Sophia Louisa's So Zoom In Podcast

 

 

Join 7000 BC's own Dusty McGowan as he's interviewed by Sophia Louisa. Dusty shares his unique journey blending storytelling, art, and mental health insights.

Discover how Dusty’s work as a cartoonist and psychotherapist intertwines to inspire his writing and artistic creations. From his experience as a therapist to his passion for creating relatable characters, Dusty gives us a rare look into how psychology and creativity work hand-in-hand.

Watch it HERE!

24 Hour Comics Day 2024!

24 Hour Comics Day | Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6 | Noon to Noon MDT | Virtual and In-Person | All Ages | Free

24 Hour Comics Day 2024 

Saturday-Sunday

October 7-8

Noon to Noon (MDT)
 

24 Hours. 1440 Minutes. 86,400 Seconds.  
It's time for the global celebration of creativity that is 24 Hour Comics Day!

Take the challenge to create a complete 24 page comic book in 24 consecutive hours!

Please click here to register for 24 Hour Comics Day via Eventbrite.
You can attend VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON! 

We'll be on Zoom, Discord, and In-Person at:

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

431 Richmond Place NE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

 

 A hybrid event presented live from the church basement and online via Zoom and Discord.

 

Too far away but still want a taste of 24 Hour Comics Day?
We're partnering with Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse in Los Alamos to present a simpler 24 Hour Comics Day from Noon to 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 5th.  It's a sampling of the day that's smart enough to include Boba!

 Questions on any of this? Please contact Jeff.

And for those of you wanting even more in your weekend!

ABQ Zine Fest 13!

Saturday, October 5th

11 AM - 5 PM

Sanitary Tortilla Factory

Stay safe, be well, and make comics!

September 2024 Meeting

September 2024 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, September 21 | 1:00–4:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | 11200 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 6, Albuquerque

We'll be getting together on Saturday, September 21, 1:00–4:00 at Slice of Life Anime and Manga at 11200 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 6.

This will be an informal gathering, plenty of time to socialize and catch up. We're going to be telling stories from Bubonicon and Atomicon — and, most importantly, we're going to be discussing plans for 24 Hour Comics Day, what that event might look like and who can help out with it. 

Atomicon 2024

 

Atomicon | Saturday, August 31 | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Mesa Public Library | Los Alamos, NM

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos will host Atomicon, its third celebration of art, illustration, comics, costumes, superheroes, fantasy, and science fiction.

Free, with comic-themed crafts for all ages, workshops to explore illustration and zine building, and life drawing sessions to take in and show off the excellent costumes on display. Discussion panels and workshops, including several featuring 7000 BC members, will give insight into the creative process of professionals and provide inspiration to dig deeper into world-building. The programming starts at 11:00, check out the full schedule here.

7000 BC and friends and members will be in the Vendor Hall at Fuller Lodge 10:00 am–5:00 pm along with local artists and artisans from Los Alamos and the wider region with books, art, games, clothing, stickers, zines, and much more.

Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse is also offering a singular opportunity to join a play-through of Coyote & Crow, register for 10:00 or 2:00. 

Prepare Your Rats. It's 7000 BC at Bubonicon 55!

Bubonicon 55 | Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2022 | Albuquerque Marriott Uptown | Albuquerque, NM

7000 BC returns to Bubonicon, Albuquerque's sci-fi and fantasy literary and arts convention, on August 23–25 and there will be rats for all!  Plus longtime 7000 BC member and friend Dale Ray Deforest is this year's Artist Guest of Honor!

We'll have a table in the Dealers Room where we'll be selling comics from members and promoting our workshops. We're looking for volunteers to help staff the table throughout the weekend — if you're available and interested, email jeff@7000bc.org. 

• Peter Ziomek will be hosting a drawing session this Friday, August 16 at Slice of Life Anime and Manga to get a jump on this year's raffle drawing featuring 55 Rats!
  
• The annual Artists Chat will be Friday evening at 8:30 pm in Salon A-D.
• Artist Guest of Honor Dale Deforest will show his work in a Slide Show Saturday at 3:05 - 4:20 PM in the Carlsbad Room.
• Dale will also contribute to two panels: Myth, Gods, and Monsters Across Cultures on Saturday at 12:00 - 12:50 PM in Salon A-D; and Creativity Off the Page: Other Endeavors on Sunday at 10:00 - 10:50 AM in Main Room - Salon E.
  
• Local Artists 
Jeremy Montoya and Jon Sanchez will discuss their process with Bubonicon Presents: Making a Movie Poster, Saturday 12:00-12:50 PM
 in the Carlsbad Room.
• Jeff will be lecturing on comics and activism in Truth, Justice, and the American on Sunday 1:45 - 3:15 pm in the Carlsbad Room. 

The full schedule and registration can be found HERE.