Past Events
- Curator Tour: The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics November 20, 2024
Join us on Wednesday, November 20, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a curator-led tour of The Lone Crusader exhibit, featuring the work and legacy of comics fan, artist, and early historian Larry Ivie. Curators Sandy Plunkett and Caitlin McGurk will share insights into Ivie’s impact on comics, showcasing highlights from his extensive collection of rare Golden Age artwork, early cosplay costumes, and comic book memorabilia.
Light refreshments (cookies and beverages) will be provided. Our galleries will be open with extended hours from 1:00-7:00 p.m. on opening day. Don’t miss this special chance to explore the history of comics fandom with the curators of the exhibition!
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) 2024 September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024
Join us for the tenth year of CXC!
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is an annual European-style festival that spans four days and stretches throughout the city of Columbus, Ohio. Each year, CXC continues to do what it originally set out to do: make genuine connections between people who share a love, a passion, and a personal reason to believe in the future of cartoon art.
More information, including the full schedule, can be found at cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org
- Cartoon Crossroads Columbus Symposium 2024 September 26, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Comics & Cartoon History: New Archives, Methods, and Discoveries
Thursday, September 26 & Friday, September 27FREE and open to the public. A two-day academic comics symposium.
Sullivant Hall Collaboratory (room 141) Cartoon Library Book Sale - Sunday, August 18, 2024 August 18, 2024
Ring in the back-to-school season with a book sale blowout at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum!
Hundreds of duplicate items from our collection will be available for purchase. We will be accepting cash and credit cards for payment, and all proceeds will be used to help process our collections. Don’t miss out!
Nancy Fest May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024
Join us for NANCY FEST at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Memorial Day weekend, May 24–25 2024! The Nancy Show: Bushmiller and Beyond is an exciting new exhibit coming to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum (BICLM) in Columbus, Ohio, May 22, 2024 – November 3, 2024. Curated by Brian Walker, this two-gallery show will feature original art, stunning color Sunday newspaper pages, photographs, merchandise, and other artifacts celebrating Ernie Bushmiller’s beloved and iconic comic strip Nancy. The exhibit will also highlight those who carried on the comic strip after Bushmiller, and the wide variety of artists inspired by Nancy, from punk zines to fine art paintings, parodies, and more.
Registration is required for this event
NANCY FEST IS SOLD OUT!
Please call the Engagement Center at 1-800-678-6011 or
614-247-4105 to be added to the waitlist.