Comics: Philosophy & Practice Conference

[JimN]

I just learned about this conference that will be happening here in Chicago from May 18-20, 2012. It will take place at the University of Chicago at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. Here's a link to what little info there is for the conference thus far (a website and registration info are forthcoming):

http://graycenter.uchicago.edu/page/comics-philosophy-practice-conference-may-18-20-2012

The conference is free and open to the public. According to the link above, participants include: Robert Crumb, Charles Burns, Dan Clowes, Gary Panter, Seth, Joe Sacco, Art Spiehelman, Ivan Brunetti, Chris Ware, Alison Bechdel and quite a few other indie/underground/alternative comics luminaries. I'm psyched about this!

[Jeppe]

For once I wish I lived in Chicago instead of New York  

That conference looks awesome!

[JimN]

For once I wish I lived in Chicago instead of New York  

LOL! My thought when I read about it was "For once, this sort of thing is in Chicago and not NY or LA".

That conference looks awesome!

It features a bunch of my favorite comics creators and I'm really eager to see them, hear what they have to say and soak up whatever knowledge they care to impart.

[VinceB]

Holy...the heaviest of the heavy! I want to be the official conference sharpener of pencils (and drooler-upon artwork-er, but don't tell them that part...)!

[JimN]

Holy...the heaviest of the heavy! I want to be the official conference sharpener of pencils (and drooler-upon artwork-er, but don't tell them that part...)!

You should come on out to Chicago and attend the conference, Vince.

[David]

Damn.

If only there was a way for me to stay in Chicago for a month.

[Ted Falconi]

Yeah, living in Chicago is awesome.

[thefreakytiki]

The Chicago Public Library is VERY supportive of the medium.  About 10 years ago I met Wil Eisner and Neil Gaiman at one of these.  Talked to each for about 15 minutes one on one.  One of my favorite geek moments in my life. 


The Tiki

[Bobgar Ornelas]

Damn.

If only there was a way for me to stay in Chicago for a month.

I feel the same way. I don't think I can make summit City this year because it is too close to C2E2. I'm afraid to tell Zack. 

[dbm]

Just heard on NPR on the way into work -- they are going to be streaming some of this. Looks like there's a webcast tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday. Here's the schedule:

"Comics: Philosophy & Practice" brings together seventeen world-renowned cartoonists to discuss the past and future of graphic narrative. Artists participating in the three-day conference include Lynda Barry, Alison Bechdel, Daniel Clowes, Robert Crumb, Phoebe Gloeckner, Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman, and Chris Ware.

May.
18
Comics: Philosophy & Practice (Day 1)
Today / May 18
 6:00 PM CDT
 
May.
19
Comics: Philosophy & Practice (Day 2)
Tomorrow / May 19
 9:00 AM CDT
 
May.
20
Comics: Philosophy & Practice (Day 3)
Sunday / May 20
10:30 AM CDT

I don't know if they'll be available after the livecasts.

There's a link on their site:

http://graycentercomicscon.uchicago.edu/

Or here's the direct one:

http://www.facebook.com/uchicago?sk=app_191025314254993

[Chris Pitzer]

I found this via The Comics Reporter: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-0517-comics-conference-20120516,0,7832148.story

Maybe check the details, since it looks like some of the events may be sold out and using a stand-by line.

[JimN]

I found this via The Comics Reporter: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-0517-comics-conference-20120516,0,7832148.story

Maybe check the details, since it looks like some of the events may be sold out and using a stand-by line.

The whole thing is sold out. I was very unhappy with how it all happened. After starting this thread, I visited the Gray Center link I posted above almost every day, waiting for them to post the registration and conference website info they had said would be announced on that page. Later, I found out the conference site had launched and registration had opened and closed without any further information at all being posted on the original Gray Center site. I was bummed and frustrated.

I'm glad they will be webcasting the event. I had planned to go down there in what I figured would be a vain attempt to get a ticket but now I think I'll just follow the proceedings from home and get some work done while I listen.

I think they severely underestimated the amount of interest this conference would generate!

[dbm]

Man, that Burns, Ware, Seth, Clowes panel was awesome. Had to miss the Mouly one.

Excited for this one tomorrow:

10:30 – 12:00PM

Looks like its now
9-10:30 AM CT

Panel: Lines on Paper
Featuring:

Ivan Brunetti
Lynda Barry
Gary Panter
Robert Crumb

I mean, seriously!  

They're doing a great job with the webcast production too.

[JimN]

Man, that Burns, Ware, Seth, Clowes panel was awesome. Had to miss the Mouly one.

It was pretty interesting. It was all about New Yorker covers.

They're doing a great job with the webcast production too.

I agree. It's very well done (and I'm grateful for that!).

Jim

[evaD]

I am so jealous that you get to be there.

[JimN]

I am so jealous that you get to be there.

I'm not there! I'm watching the webcast. check it out:

https://www.facebook.com/uchicago?sk=app_191025314254993

The current panel, with Gary Panter, Lynda Barry, R. Crumb and Ivan Brunetti is great.

[JimN]

Lynda Barry is freakin' hilarious!

[dbm]

Damn, that was a great panel. Could have watched it for hours.

[JimN]

Damn, that was a great panel. Could have watched it for hours.

I agree. I was sorry to see it end.

[flash77]

There are plans to re-broadcast the sessions though no decision has been made on when that will happen. So for those who missed sessions, keep an eye on the gray center website.