Montr\u00e9al CoWork – 4388 Saint-Denis Street #200, Montr\u00e9al, QC H2J 2L1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In recent years, the cultural and literary landscape has changed significantly. How has book promotion had to evolve and adapt? Presented by Copibec<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boulet est dessinateur et sc\u00e9nariste de BD depuis le d\u00e9but des ann\u00e9es 2000. Il a travaill\u00e9 dans la jeunesse avec le magazine Tch\u00f4!<\/em>, dans le r\u00e9cit adulte avec Donjon<\/em>, La Page Blanche<\/em> et Bolchoi Arena<\/em>, mais s\u2019est surtout fait conna\u00eetre sur Internet gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 Bouletcorp<\/em>, le blog incontournable sur lequel il publie plus de 2 000 pages de BD, adapt\u00e9es par la suite en 11 volumes sous le titre Notes<\/em>. Il s\u2019essaie en plus de tout cela parfois \u00e0 l\u2019animation, \u00e0 l\u2019illustration, au story-board, \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9criture, au podcast et au dessin en direct, au d\u00e9triment de son temps libre, de sa vie sociale et de son hygi\u00e8ne corporelle. Confluence<\/em> brings together the diverse currents that shape today\u2019s Quebec comics arts scene. Montr\u00e9al CoWork – 4388 Saint-Denis Street #200, Montr\u00e9al, QC H2J 2L1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized by Biblioth\u00e8ques de Montr\u00e9al, this professional event takes place in May, Comic Book Month, in collaboration with the Montreal Comic Arts Festival, with the participation of the City of Montreal\u2019s Joint Professional Development Committee. Preliminary Schedule (in French):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introduction Ausgang Plaza – 6524 St-Hubert Street, Montr\u00e9al, QC H2S 2M3<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 p.m. – Doors open MCAF is proud to have exhibitors ranging from self-published artists to major publishing houses. To keep our prices affordable for comic artists, we’ve created different price structures depending on whether you’re a comic artist or a publisher\/company. A public festival that brings together over 300 comic book artists doesn\u2019t just happen all on its own! Without the support of our partners \u2014 financial, media, service and programming \u2014 MCAF wouldn\u2019t be possible. You can rent a space at the Festival and sell your books. Participation in the programming is also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your publishing house may invite you to come to the Festival, usually for the release of a new book. Participation in the programming is also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some invitations are sent directly by the MCAF team. In this case, all travel expenses are covered, and the artists take part in the programming and signing sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can I register for the Festival even if I don’t make comics? <\/strong> I want to use the same information as last year. Can I reuse the form I filled in last year? <\/strong> How can I complete a form \/ add missing information if the form has already been submitted?<\/strong> Can collectives rent a space at the Festival? <\/strong> Can I share my artist’s table with a friend?<\/strong> I’d like to have a specific location, what should I do?<\/strong> Do I have to be present at my booth at all times? <\/strong> Is there a phone number where I can reach you?<\/strong> What\u2019s the size of a booth?<\/strong> Can I add a table or chair after I’ve registered?<\/strong> Is there electricity in my exhibitor space? <\/strong> Is Wi-Fi provided?<\/strong> What to do in case of rain?<\/strong> Is the Festival site guarded at night?<\/strong> Registrations for exhibitor\u2019s space at MCAF 2026 are now closed.<\/p>\n Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2026<\/p>\n The 15th edition of MCAF will be held on May 15, 16 and 17 on Saint-Denis Street, which will once again be closed to traffic between Gilford and Roy streets. The professional day as well as the opening night and B\u00e9d\u00e9lys awards ceremony will take place on Thursday,<\/p>\n …<\/p>\n10:30 a.m. | Discussion \u2013 International Book Promotion and Distribution (in English)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Join a discussion featuring publishers and creators who will share their initiatives to promote comics internationally, through events, festivals, or books fairs, or via social media and the internet.
With Nicolas Beaujouan, Sarah Andersen and Tom Devlin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n1h30 p.m. | Master Class \u2013 Boulet (in French)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Venez assister et participer \u00e0 une discussion enrichissante autour de sa carri\u00e8re, sa versatilit\u00e9 et l\u2019adaptation de son dessin au travers de ses oeuvres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3h30 p.m. | Guided tour of the exhibition Confluence: The World(s) of Contemporary Comics from Quebec<\/em> (in French and in English)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
At the crossroads of European, North American, and global artistic traditions, the Quebec scene has established itself as a hub of international-caliber creativity, recognized for the quality, diversity, and originality of its creators.
The exhibition features 24 leading comic artists whose works reflect this vitality: intimate or collective narratives, bold formal explorations, poetic or socially engaged worlds\u2014all of which intersect and resonate with one another.
Join curator Fran\u00e7ois Vigneault for a guided tour of the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, May 14th | Library Professionals’ Day <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is intended for anyone working in the comic book industry: staff from public and school libraries, bookstores, and publishing houses, as well as exhibitors, artists, and invited delegations from the 2026 edition of MCAF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:30 a.m. – Panel with the Finalists of the B\u00e9d\u00e9lys Youth Qu\u00e9bec Award
11:00 a.m. – Talk Manga – Beyond Categories: Val\u00e9rie Harvey
1:30 p.m. – Panel with the Finalists of the B\u00e9d\u00e9lys Qu\u00e9bec Award
2:45 p.m. – Meet the author and illustrator: Sophie B\u00e9dard
3:30 p.m. – Guided tour with Fran\u00e7ois Vigneault of the exhibition Confluence : The World(s) of Contemporary Comics from Quebec<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, May 14th | Opening Night and B\u00e9d\u00e9lys Awards Ceremony <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7:30 p.m. – Welcome Remarks and B\u00e9d\u00e9lys Awards Ceremony
9 p.m. – Networking
10 p.m. – Karaok\u00e9 night<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nParticipating at MCAF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are a publisher or a company, few options are available to participate to the Festival.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Rent a space<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We propose 2 options of spaces:
Booth: <\/strong>A 10′ x 10′ tent space that you can arrange to your liking.
Table: <\/strong>One 6′ x 2,5′ table in tents shared with other exhibitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Become partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you want more information and become partner, please contact: info@fbdm-mcaf.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are a comic artist, few options are available to participate to the Festival.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Rent a table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Invitation by your publishing house<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Be a guest by MCAF<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Registrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our festival celebrates comics. For this reason, we prefer exhibitors who produce and sell comics. If you’d like to make an exception, we suggest you contact us first, but your company must have a strong connection to comics to be considered. Sponsorship opportunities are available for other types of companies \u200b\u200b\u2013 please contact us for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No \u2013 the platform that we use unfortunately doesn\u2019t allow this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No problem at all! You can send us the information by email<\/a>. We’ll be happy to update the form for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes \u2013 but you can only sell books and publications related to the collective. Otherwise, each member must book an individual space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, but you must each reserve an individual half-table and indicate in the comments that you wish to be seated together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please specify it in the comments section when you register. We can’t guarantee anything, but we’ll do our best to accommodate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, this is specified in the registration rules. You must be present and occupy your exhibitor space on all 3 days of the Festival, during opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MCAF offices do not have a telephone line. If you have a problem, you can contact us at the following address. You will receive a reply within 5 working days: exhibitors@fbdm-mcaf.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLogistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Booths are 10′ x 10′ (3 x 3 meters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes \u2013 they will be available for the 3 days of the Festival.
– Tables at $760 ea. + GST\/QST
– Chairs at $20 ea. + GST\/QST<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only the booths come with electrical access \u2013 though you won’t be able to plug in large appliances.
There is no electricity for tables and half-tables, and the option cannot be added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s no WiFi provided by MCAF, but the city’s WiFi is available all over the location. However, if you depend on an internet connection, for example for payments, it might be a good idea to set up data with your cell phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of rain, the Festival goes on! We advise you to rent pallets when you arrive on site \u2013 they will enable you to raise your stands and boxes of books. The sides of the tents will be closed to protect the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, a security service is present on the site during closing hours. However, we advise you not to leave any valuables in your booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTo be register on our professional newsletter or any information about exhibitors, please send an email to exhibitors@fbdm-mcaf.ca<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"