Comic Art & Literacy Expo 2026
This event is FREE to the community! Throughout the day we’ll be giving away free comics and books, and there will be exciting presentations featuring creators from the entertainment industry, art workshops hosted by local artists, raffle prizes, and an exhibitor area where the public can buy books, comics, and other merchandise from local creators.
Exhibitors:
Workshops:
Drawing Your First Comic! with Cynthia Cheng 11:30am-12:15
Get ready for a high-energy, imagination-packed adventure into the world of comics!
In this fun, kid-centered drawing workshop, young artists (and the young at heart!) will learn how to create their very own four-panel comic — complete with a beginning, middle, and end. We’ll explore how simple drawings can turn into exciting stories full of action, humor, and heart.
But this isn’t just a class… it’s an interactive comic-creating experience!
Website: http://www.cynthiaycheng.com/
Master Prop Builder Mike Senna 12:00pm-1:30pm] – Photo Opportunity!
Senna is a skilled prop maker at Lucasfilm/ Disney and currently works as the Droid Department Head for the television production Skeleton Crew. Sennaʼs R2-D2 has represented Lucasfilm since 2005, in TV shows, commercials, and at events such as the 2007 and 2016 Rose Parades, D23 Expo, and the 2016 Oscars. Come take photos and say hello to Mike and his droids!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/
LIVE Screen Printing with Las Chicas Peligrosas 11am-3:30pm
Grab your complimentary tote bag and come visit Las Chicas Peligrosas (Jacqueline Hernandez) where they will transform your blank bag into a masterpiece featuring a variant CALE 2026 design!
Check out her amazing illustrations that represent diverse cultures, neighborhoods, community members and more.
Website:https://www.
Plan Your Visit:
The Comics Art and Literacy Expo takes place in NHM Commons, which is free and open to all. A separate General Admission ticket is required for access to the Museum’s main galleries and exhibitions.
Limited paid parking will be available in the NHM Car Park on Bill Robertson Lane. Additional parking may be found in EXPO Park’s Blue Lot. Carpooling and public transportation is highly recommended, with the Metro E line right in front of the museum at the Expo Park/USC stop.