THE LATINO COMICS EXPO in 2012 once again to the world famous CARTOON ART MUSEUM in San Francisco, CA on May 5 & 6.
The poster is illustrated and designed by cartoonist JOSE CABRERA, who will be joining us once again at the Expo. In Mid-March we'll have a limited number of these posters available for purchase, signed & numbered by Jose Cabrera.
Like last year's inaugural event, this year's Expo will feature an exhibitor's gallery with the creators selling their works, and a line-up of panels and presentations. What's special this year is another first: The Cartoon Art Museum will be hosting an historic art exhibit celebrating the work of Latino creators and works reflecting Latino culture. LA RAZA COMICA: A Celebration of the Latino American Experience in the Comic Arts will have it's Opening Reception on Friday, May 4, from 7-9pm. The exhibit will run through September 2, 2012.
Confirmed artists include:
Jaime Crespo (Tortilla), Crystal Gonzalez (In The Dark), Anthony Oropeza (Amigo Man), Liz Mayorga (Spunky Cat Comix), Hector Cantu (Baldo), Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo), Gabrielle Gamboa (Miss Lonely Hearts), Grasiela Rodriguez (Spadra), Richard Dominguez (El Gato Negro), Jose Cabrera (Crying Macho Man), Javier Hernandez (El Muerto), Octavio Rodriguez (Ciudad), Adriana Garcia Cabrera (Aztec of The City) and Mario Hernandez (Love & Rockets).
Free Comic Book Day and Cinco de Mayo fall on the opening day of the Expo, May 5th. The Opening Reception of the RAZA COMICA art exhibit is Friday, May 4th.
