The AAEC expresses condolences to the family of former Arkansas Democrat cartoonist
Jon Kennedy, a charter member of the AAEC at its founding in 1957. Jon passed away
at 96 on Oct. 10, during the 57th AAEC convention in San Francisco. Jon Kennedy was
a hugely talented and thoughtful cartoonist who mentored many young cartoonists,
notably Dwane Powell and countless others. His strong and capable artwork was
beautiful and compelling. The AAEC would not have been possible without Jon’s
efforts.
Tony Auth’s colleagues and friends in the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists are profoundly saddened by his death. Tony was one of a small handful of that magnificent generation of 1960s and 1970s cartoonists who re-created what we do today. A brilliant, original editorial cartooning voice is gone. Tony’s drawing style was unique. The fluidity, […]
Etta Hulme, cartoonist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, died June 25th at the age of 90. A longtime member and former president, Etta was a widely respected and beloved member of the AAEC. Although her drawing style has been described as soft, the messages behind the images were powerful and clear. Etta was exactly what an editorial […]
The AAEC’s Satire Fest is coming to San Francisco on October 9, 10, 11.
The Board of the Herblock Foundation just voted to include monthly newspaper and magazine publications in the eligibility for the Prize.
The deadline is February 3rd.
For more information, please visit https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize