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7000 BC is a Northern New Mexico-based organization providing opportunities for comics writers and artists to develop their personal styles and storytelling "voices," while promoting an understanding of the cultural significance of comic art through seminars and workshops.

Pending our non-profit status, we are umbrellaed by Sol Arts Gallery and Performance Space in Albuquerque.

news and calendar

6.28.2008

Comic Art Workshop for Teens at Wyoming Library

Comic Art Workshop for Teens | Saturday, June 28 | 2:00-4:00 | Wyoming Library | Albuquerque, NM

As a part of the Albuquerque Library Summer Reading Program, 7000 BC will be teaching a series of comics-making workshops at library branches throughout the city. On Saturday, June 28, we'll be at the Wyoming Library on 8205 Apache Ave NE. For more information call (505) 768-5136.

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Duke City Fix Interview



Duke City Fix, a community Web site about living in Albuquerque, has an interview with 7000 BC.

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6.26.2008

7000 BC at
Wizard World Chicago

Wizard World Chicago 2008 | June 26-29 | 4:00-7:00; 10:00–6:00; 10:00–7:00; 10:00-5:00 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Chicago, IL

7000 BC will be represented at Wizard World Chicago 2008 on June 26-29 by Pete and Paul — native Chicagoans and creators of Fakin' the Funk, set in their hometown.

Look for their comic — and plenty of others from group members — at table 5022 in Artists Alley.

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6.24.2008

7000 BC on Literate Machine



7000 BC has joined Literate Machine, a new site offering digital distribution for independent comics creators.

We've got the first two issues of string available for free, with the rest to come soon. Some of our group members have already posted their comics on the site as well.

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6.23.2008

Give Me My Wings! at SFAI

Give Me My Wings! exploring the world through comics | June 23 – July 4 | 10:00-12:30, 6-8 year-olds; 1:30-4:00, 9-12 year-olds: | SFAI | Santa Fe, NM

7000 BC returns to Santa Fe Art Institute for a two-week session on making comics — Give Me My Wings! exploring the world through comics. Contact Johanna Kohout for information and registration at 505 424 5050 or jkohout@sfai.org

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6.19.2008

Comic Art Workshop for Teens at North Valley Library

Comic Art Workshop for Teens | Thursday, June 19 | 3:00-5:00 | North Valley Library | Albuquerque, NM

As a part of the Albuquerque Library Summer Reading Program, 7000 BC will be teaching a series of comics-making workshops at library branches throughout the city. On Thursday, June 19, we'll be at the North Valley Library on 7704 2nd St. NW. For more information call (505) 768-5136.

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6.14.2008

Panel to Panel: Creating Comics at Harwood

Panel to Panel: Creating Comics | 11:00- 1:00 | Saturdays, June 14-August 23 (no class July 5) | Harwood Art Center | Albuquerque, NM

Students will work together to create comics, through exercises designed to explore the different forms of collaboration, and pair up to complete a story. The many aspects of comic book production will be explored, including scripting, layout, penciling, inking, mock-up, cut and paste, digital elements, and traditional and non-traditional format and book design.

The workshop will take place at The Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street NW in Albuquerque.

$150 per student, need-based scholarships available. Ages 14 and up.

For more information or to register, please contact Peter Ziomek at 417-1121 or classes@7000bc.org

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6.13.2008

Comic Art Workshop for Teens at Albuquerque Main Library

Comic Art Workshop for Teens | Friday, June 13 | 1:00-3:00 | Albuquerque Main Library | Albuquerque, NM

As a part of the Albuquerque Library Summer Reading Program, 7000 BC will be teaching a series of comics-making workshops at library branches throughout the city. On Friday, June 13, we'll be at the Main Library on 501 Copper Ave. NW. For more information call (505) 768-5136.

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6.12.2008

22 Minutes Until The End



Now available for download — 22 Minutes Until The End, the jam comic produced at the May meeting.

For the first time, a time limit — two minutes per panel — was enforced.

This is what happened.

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6.09.2008

Making Comics at UNM A.M. Day Camp: Cool Characters

UNM A.M. Day Camp: Cool Characters | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 9-26 | 9:00-1:00 | UNM CE South | Albuquerque, NM

As a part of the UNM A.M. Day Camp: Cool Characters for 6-14-year-olds, 7000 BC will be teaching the basics of making comic books on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-1:00, June 9-26 in Ortega Hall, room 106.

The cost is $165 for the full three-week session; register online here.

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6.08.2008

7000 BC at Albuquerque Collector Con

Albuquerque Collector Con | Sunday, June 8 | 10:00-5:00 (preview starts at 9:00) | Howard Johnson Inn Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM



7000 BC will have a table at the new Albuquerque Collector Con, presented by Planet X Toys and Comics. Admission is $1 for the day — or $5, if you want to get in at 9:00. We'll have comics from the group, including issues of our new anthology string, and be signing our comics and doing sketches.

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6.07.2008

Writing for Comics at
Young Writer's Conference

Young Writer's Conference | Saturday, June 7 | 9:00-3:00 | UNM Student Union Building | Albuquerque, NM

Michael and Peter will be teaching a seminar on Writing for Comics as a part of the Young Writer's Conference, an opportunity for writers ages 10-17 to spend a day in the company of writers and publishers. The comics writing workshop runs from 10:30-noon.

The cost for the whole event is $55 and includes keynote, workshops, and a boxed lunch — register online here.

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6.04.2008

string #5

Now available for download — the latest issue of string, the regular anthology of comics from group members.

Download a PDF of string #5 and check out future issues every month.



Previous issues: string #1 | string #2 | string #3 | string #4 (recommended for mature readers)

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6.01.2008

June 7000 BC Meeting

Sunday, June 1 | 1:00 | Jamie Chase's studio and Second Street Brewery | Santa Fe, NM

For the June 7000 BC meeting, we're going to start at Jamie Chase's studio for an afternoon of life drawing. We're planning on moving over to Second Street Brewery later in the day. New members are always welcome.

Send an email if you need directions or with any questions.

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