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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.

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10.25.2008

The Comic Story at Albuquerque Public Library

The Comic Story | October 1-31 | Albuquerque Main Library | Albuquerque, NM

7000 BC's The Comic Story, an exhibit about creating comics, will run at the Albuquerque Main Library through the month of October. Work from a wide variety of 7000 BC members will be shown, with an emphasis on the process behind five different stories.

A demonstration of the process will be held on Saturday, October 25th, from noon to 2:00 pm. For more information, call 505 768 5141.

Jeff | 12:00 PM |  0 comments  

10.19.2008

Posts from 24 Hour Comics Day

24 Hour Comics Day was a big success at both Harwood Art Center in Albuquerque and at Warehouse 21 with the assistance of True Believers in Santa Fe. We had 24 "official" participants in Santa Fe (28, including folks who were working on other projects), 13 of whom finished 24 pages before the end, and 24 participants in Albuquerque (plus one blogger) with 8 completions.

There was plenty of liveblogging from the events; Santa Fe posts are at the official 24 hour comics blog:
Hour-by-hour posts from Albuquerque (Q-Town) are at 24hcd.blogspot.com as well — but they also had their own dedicated blog at 24 Hours in Q-Town.

24 Hour Comics Day is a completely volunteer-run event, so we truly appreciate the donations from Walter Burke Catering, Java Joe's, Upper Crust Pizza, La Montanita Co-Op, and BAWLS, the official energy drink of 24 Hour Comics Day.

And thanks to the Santa Fe New Mexican for their article on the Santa Fe event, which printed while it was still going on.

Bram | 7:14 PM |  0 comments  

24 Hour Comic Day: Lost + Found!



Hey, someone (or someones) from the Santa Fe 24HCD at Warehouse 21, left behind an almost-new Factis white eraser, a double-barrel chrome pencil sharpener, and a copy of Sounds of Your Name by Nate Powell. We'll drop them off at True Believers (probably Monday), so if they're yours, please head on over to TBCG and pick 'em up!

monica | 5:34 PM |  0 comments  

10.18.2008

24 Hour Comics Day 2008 in Albuquerque and Santa Fe



24 Hour Comics Day 2008 | Sat. Oct. 18 - Sun. Oct. 19 | Noon - Noon | Harwood Art Center | Albuquerque, NM | Warehouse 21 | Santa Fe, NM

In Albuquerque:
Harwood Art Center
1114 7th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

In Santa Fe:
Warehouse 21
1614 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Be a part of 24 Hour Comics Day 2008 — accept the challenge to create 24 consecutive comic book pages in 24 consecutive hours. Join thousands of artists of all skill levels, from around the globe, and this annual event — again, being held in New Mexico in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. This event is open to all ages (with parental permission for minors) and is free!

Co-sponsored by 7000 BC, Harwood Art Center, Warehouse 21, and True Believers Comics and Gallery.

For more about the event, please visit the official Web site, or sign up to participate by emailing info@7000bc.org.

Thank you to Walter Burke Catering, Java Joe's, Upper Crust Pizza, Winning Coffee Company, and La Montanita Co-Op for their gracious food donations.

Thanks also to BAWLS, the official energy drink of 24 Hour Comics Day.



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Check out some of the comics produced in 2007 — click here to download a Zipped PDF at MediaFire of 24 Hours In New Mexico, a sampling of work from Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Bram | 12:00 PM |  2 comments  

10.15.2008

string #8

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

Download a PDF of string #8 and check out future issues every month.



Previous issues: string #1 | string #2 | string #3 | string #4 (recommended for mature readers) | string #5| string #6 | string #7

Bram | 10:07 PM |  0 comments  

10.14.2008

Tips for 24 Hour Comics Day



From your friends at Over The Top Comics. Check out more from their Drawin' Comics Like We Do series here and here.

Bram | 9:29 PM |  0 comments  

10.13.2008

Sale at True Believers

True Believers Comics and Gallery | 801 Cerrillos Road | Santa Fe, NM

True Believers Comics and Gallery is having a giant 25% off sale at the shop. Everything marked with a red dot sticker is on sale including toys, trades and back issue comics.

Bram | 12:00 PM |  0 comments  

10.11.2008

October 7000 BC Meeting/Workshop

October Meeting and Comics-making Workshop | Saturday, October 11 | Noon | Warehouse 21 | Santa Fe, NM



The October meeting will be held at Warehouse 21 and combined with a comics-making workshop. We'll begin around noon with the basics, and then move on to getting participants creating their comics with assistance from the group. Around 4:00-5:00 we'll be heading out for dinner.

The workshop is free and new members are always welcome. Send an email with any questions.

Bram | 12:00 PM |  0 comments  

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