Boise Comic Arts Festival

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Boise Comic Arts Festival will return in 2026. Check back for dates and details.

BCAF XIV Location & Hours: 

Dates and location coming soon.

Free to Attend | No Registration Required

Event Info

The Original Comic Creation Contest is a chance for kids to show off their comic crafting skills by creating a single page of comics to express an idea, set a scene or mood, introduce a character, or tell a story. The contest is open to ages 4-14 and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes were awarded in two categories: Younger Kids (4-9) and Older Kids (9-14).

BCAF XIII Younger Kids (4-9) Winners

1st Place - The Friendship by Ariadne

2nd Place - Chicken Cop by Jayce

3rd Place - Trip to the Doctor by Sudanna

BCAF XIII Older Kids (9-14) Winners

1st Place - Close Encounters of the Furby Kind by Briar

2nd Place - Book Club! by Iva

3rd Place - The Little Lost Dinos by Claire

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Please send questions about exhibiting at BCAF XIV to Elaine.

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The Emerging Artist Mentorship (formerly the Teen Comics Mentorship program) was created to support and inspire teens interested in pursuing a career in comic arts or related fields. The program provides information, training, and opportunities to aspiring creators and will culminate with the mentees tabling at the Boise Comic Arts Festival.
Applications to participate in the BCAF XIV Emerging Artist Mentorship will open in late-winter 2026.

For more information see our BCAF FAQ or email our event coordinator Josh Shapel

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