Category: Cartoon

March 26, 2011

JAPANESE music, film and culture will take over Fed Square in a bid to raise funds for earthquake and tsunami survivors. The Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association will host Anime in the Arvo, from 3pm.

Entertainment will include Japanese taiko drumming, local musicians, cosplay, anime cartoonists and a film showing courtesy of the Melbourne International Film Festival at 5pm. More info here

The Australia Project is encouraging Australian creatives to explore and redefine clichéd national stereotypes in the hope of revealing a unique perspective on contemporary Australian culture.

We are seeking individual responses, personal opinions and social commentaries that best describe your view of Australia today. The emphasis is on YOU. Creatively express YOUR view of contemporary Australian culture.

December 2, 2010 to December 5, 2010

Midfur is Australia’s premiere furry and anthropomorphic arts convention. International guests include Stan Sakai and Big Blue Fox. Funds raised will go to The Lost Dogs Home in Melbourne. It will be held at Rydges, on Swanston St.

Alex is a cartoonist and she lives in a tiny two room rented flat in Elwood (City of Port Philip, Melbourne). But that doesn’t stop her having a lot of fun while she does her bit for the environment. She’s got a host of low cost ideas that renters can easily use to reduce, reuse and recycle. Be amazed at her big ideas for small spaces. See City of Port Philip’s video here.

newmatilda.com are offering cartoonists from all over Australia and New Zealand some impressive cash for their clever creations.