Fill in your weekend surrounding the fest with these more intimate events! Listen to artist’s read from their work, participate in a workshop, view art from a dozen of the exhibitors and special guests, and come party with us! Full schedule below, with reminders to occur on Instagram starting Oct. 1.
Short Run Showcase
Thursday, October 31st 7pm- 9 pm
Public Display Art Community Space
110 Union St. Ste. 400 (b/w 1st & 2nd Ave, across from SAM (Seattle Art Museum)
Live reading by Heather Loase, Mita Mahato, Cara Bean, Powerpaola, November Garcia & Brandon Lehmann. Cash bar. Costumes encouraged!
Comix Collage Workshop with Mita Mahato
Friday, Nov. 1st 3:30-5:00 pm
Mam’s Books
608 Maynard Ave S. (C-ID)
Mita will provide insights and instruction on using collage within the medium of comix and will guide participants in cutting up found materials to create a giant, collaborative comic. FREE, with registration (capacity: 10)
Marathon Art Show and pre-fest reception
Friday, Nov. 1st 6-9 pm
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery (Georgetown)
Feat: Powerpaola, Heather Loase, Julia Gfrorer, Maggie Umber, Ian Mackay, Conor Stechschulte, Yina Kim, Ash H.G., Sarah Leavitt, Mita Mahato, & Cara Bean
Early Interview at 6 pm: Julia Gfrorer and Conor Stechschulte with Larry Reid
Draw No Matter What
Nov. 2nd – Dec. 1
Mini Mart City Park
6525 Ellis Ave S. (Georgetown)
Feat. Short Run international special guests Powerpaola, Tetsunori Tawaraya, and Joakim Drescher.
View on NOV. 2nd Short Run after-party
Or on NOV. 9th Art Show opening during Georgetown 2nd Saturday Art Attack
Short Run After-Party
Saturday, Nov. 2nd 7:30-10:30 pm
Mini Mart City Park
6525 Ellis Ave S. (Georgetown)
Haunted photo booth, cash bar for 21+ (w/ID), food truck, network/hang out!
Suggested donation
Tell Me A Story Where The Bad Girl Wins
Caitlin McGurk author talk
Sunday, Nov. 3rd
1 pm – 2 pm Seattle Public Library, 4th FL Conf Room
2:30 pm E.T. Russian mural talk on 7th FL, ZAPP open hours follow until 4:30 pm
Chuck’s Hop Shop Comic Swap
Short Run happy hour
Sunday, Nov. 3rd 4 pm – late
20th & Union St. (Central District)
Come chill out, trade comics!
Mita Mahato Book Signing (and convo with Jenne Patrick)
Saturday, Nov. 9th 5-7 pm
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
During Georgetown 2nd Saturday Art Attack