#cake2017

[oneeyedwondergirl]

“The Letter”. Part of a series about two conventions I attended in the US this year. Still embarrassed about this one. 😬

[fiendfolio]

Sweating for #cake2017

[readingdrinking]

Burrow by @marniegalloway, with a @peetscoffee Major Dickason's Blend. . . . #readingdrinking #burrow #marniegalloway #comics #books #motherhood #cake2017 #coffee #majordickasonsblend #peetscoffee #bookstagram

[wrenmcdonald]

At @cakechicago ready for business! 👨🏻‍💼Come say hello at table 102, right when you walk in! #cake2017 📚

[peter-wartman]

[cakechicago]

Special Guest: Gary Panter! The one and only Gary Panter will be a special guest at CAKE 2017! He'll be in conversation with his daughter Olive in PANTER2 on Saturday, June 10th, 1:00-2:00pm. 

[atpratt]

Snakes & Ladders variant 1: Blood & Butter limited edition now on sale today and tomorrow at CAKE chicago alternative comics expo at center on halsted! #art #comics #illustration #popup #cake #cake2017 (at Center on Halsted)

[warren-peace]

CAKE Sponsor Spotlight: Spudnik Press

CAKE is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, and if it wasn’t for the support of our generous sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We wanted to take the time to spotlight our amazing sponsors, and we encourage you to support them!

Spudnik Press

Founded on the premise that art should be a democratic and empowering medium, Spudnik Press Cooperative is committed to being an approachable and affordable print shop; a space where professional printmakers merge with aspiring students; a space that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

At Spudnik Press, artists create and use printed materials to further culture and engage with their community. Through sharing materials, equipment, and studio space, artists are also sharing technical skills, practical knowledge, and creative processes. By pooling resources and creative problem solving, artists at Spudnik Press are able to create a space that is beyond the means of solo emerging artists.

By extending our programming to include exhibitions, classes, free workshops, and drawing groups, we are able to reach beyond the print community and engage with the community as a whole.

About CAKE

The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists–past, present, and future. Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue among independent artists, small presses, publishers, and readers. The sixth annual CAKE will take place Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted Avenue in Chicago. For any questions about CAKE, please email cakexpo@gmail.com.

[charlescake]

Check out our amazing panel line up for CAKE 2017! #art #comics #cake2017 #workshop #comix #chicagoevents #chicago #comiccon @fantagraphics @1000kevinh @marniegalloway @this_might_hurt @daygloayhole @lalalaleilala @anyavdavidson @ms.gabriellebell

[oneeyedwondergirl]

And off I go!

[fiendfolio]

It feels great to be part of a show where someone tells me personally that she felt included because of our featured art. Thanks to Anya Davidson for the art this year!

[readingdrinking]

Yazar & Arkadas by @lalewestvind, with a Tripel G from @sketchbookbrew. . #readingdrinking #yazarandarkadas #lalewestvind #comics #sf #art #daughtersofpain #beer #sketchbookbrewing #tripelg #ale #belgiantripel #tripel #comicbookstagram #cake2017

[wrenmcdonald]

PRECINCT X99: GRWM. I'll have copies this weekend at @cakechicago ! Come say hello at table 102a~ 👋😁📚#cake2017 (at Center on Halsted)

[mikefreiheit]

My wife outbid me for this sweet painting by @johnnysampson at the CAKE art auction. Still reapin' the benefits. #art #comics #wolfman #cake2017 #chicago #events #fun #awooooooooooooooo

[cakechicago]

Workshop: My So-Called Cartoon Life June 10th, 12:00–1:00 p.m.  My So-Called Cartoon Life: Alter Egos with Celia Marquis Comics is a great medium for telling personal stories, be they funny, contemplative, or traumatic.

[atpratt]

Thank you so much to everyone who visited my table this weekend at @cakechicago ! I had a great time and got to see many wonderful people. #cake2017 #comics #art #chicagoalternativecomicsexpo #comicscareer #zines #chicago (at Center on Halsted)