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We've also got a project coming up with the ACLU mentoring older students to make comics on civil rights that the ACLU will print and distribute.

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Public Service Announcement

September 10, 2007
For immediate release           
What:      Creating Comics: Panel by Panel

When:     Saturdays 11 AM - 1 PM
          October 6 - December 12

Who:     7000 BC (Sweet Seven Thousands Baaad Assss Comics)
          Northern New Mexico's Comic Group

Where:     Harwood Art Center
          1114 7th Street NW
          Albuquerque, NM 87102

Cost:     $120/workshop.  Scholarships available.

This workshop will explore the many aspects of comics creation, from scriptwriting and storytelling, to layouts, panel placement and fluidity, and technical aspects of creating the art.  Along the way, we'll touch on comics theory and history.  The goal of the session is for participants to produce individual stories with their own voice and vision, culminating in an anthology.

In January 2008, 7000 BC will begin a second comic creation workshop, focusing on collaboration and discussing production issues.

For more information or to register, please contact Peter Ziomek at classes@7000bc.org or 417-1121.

Website:     http://www.7000bc.org

Contact:     Pete Ziomek
          classes@7000bc.org
          (505) 417-1121

Sweet 7000's Baaadassss Comics [7000 BC] is a Northern New Mexico-based organization providing opportunities for comics writers and artists to develop their personal styles and storytelling "voices," while promoting an understanding of the cultural significance of comic art through seminars and workshops.

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Public Service Announcement

September 10, 2007
For immediate release           
What:      24 Hour Comics Day 2007

When:     Sat. Oct. 20 - Sun. Oct. 21
          Noon - Noon

Who:          7000 BC (Sweet Seven Thousands Baaad Assss Comics)
          Northern New Mexico's Own Comic Group

Where:     Harwood Art Center
          1114 7th Street NW
          Albuquerque
          Corner of 7th and Mountain
          and
          True Believers Comics and Gallery
          801 Cerrillos Rd
          Santa Fe
          Next to Whole Foods on Cerrillos

Cost:          FREE!

Can you create a complete comic book in only 24 hours?  24 Hour Comic Day is an international celebration of comics creation. Cartoonists around the world take on the challenge of trying to create a 24 page comic story in 24 straight hours.  Last year's event included participants in 17 countries.  2007 will mark the first year that Albuquerque will be one of the host cities, and the 4th year for Santa Fe.  It's a creative exercise that will test your stamina while teaching you what you're capable of.  So bring your papers and pens and join us.  Co-sponsored by Harwood Art Center, True Believers Comics and Gallery, and New Mexico's own comics group, 7000 BC.  This event is open to all ages (with parental permission for minors) and is free!

For more about the event, please visit http://24hourcomics.com/ or http://www.7000bc.org, or sign up to participate by emailing classes@7000bc.org or calling Jeff at 262-2952.

Contact:     Pete Ziomek at classes@7000bc.org or
          Jeff Benham at 262-2952

Sweet 7000's Baaadassss Comics [7000 BC] is a Northern New Mexico-based organization providing opportunities for comics writers and artists to develop their personal styles and storytelling "voices," while promoting an understanding of the cultural significance of comic art through seminars and workshops.