Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is a FREE, city-wide, four-day arts festival hosted every year by people and places with a passion for cartoon arts. CXC connects the global family of cartoon storytellers, comic makers, and animators with the people who love and are inspired by their art at a variety of venues throughout Columbus. Events include films, talks, book signings, panels, and workshops, and the Comics Expo and Marketplace. This year, CXC’s ambitious special guest list includes Lynn Johnston, Brian Michael Bendis, Sally Cruikshank, Darrin Bell, Kazu Kibuishi, Jeff Smith, and many more! The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum’s participation in CXC is proudly supported by a donation from Mary F. Gau and Kevin Wolf. We are proud to be hosting CXC special guests Darrin Bell, Lynn Johnston, and Annie Koyama. 

The Schedule

The Guests

The Exhibitors