PAST EVENTS:
Nature Zine Workshop
October 2024 - Debs Park Audubon Center
A fun and low pressure zine-making workshop at the Debs Park Audubon Center! This event was Flip Sarta's Capstone Project for the Coastal Leadership Program with Audubon California.
During this workshop, Flip Sarta discussed the idea of a 'culture carrying capacity', the power of being an artist and community scientist, and how to make a zine! This beginner-friendly workshop provided a great place to meet other folks who love nature and art -- no drawing required.
OutLoud Comics 2024
June 2024 - Scribble Community Arts
Our second annual OutLoud Comics Pride Charity event!
Hosts Flip Sarta, Zing Grem, and Alex Quintas (Co-Chair of Queer TAG) presented a fantastic night of comics, puppets, and more! We had a sold out show with over 100 guests and raised $1,600 for the LA LGBT Center. Special thank you to Dana Terrace, Natalie Andrewson, Louie Zong, and Lake Fama for their generous donations to our silent auction. Check out the amazing lineup of comic artists and puppeteers below.
Comic Artists:
Moss Lawton - @dinolich
Elianne Melendez - @eliannemelendez
Shanti Rittgers - @shanti_land
Josh Trujillo - @losthiskeysman
Steph Rizzo - @steph_rizo
Kasey Williams - @kaseywllms
Christine Lesantos - @christinelesantos
Catherine Salisbury - @cathywhut
Puppet Pre-Show Performers:
Zack Binder - @zack_binder
Ana Id - @smilocide
Marie Claire Macadar - @mariclers.world
Cozy Bot Comics #2 for UNICEF
April 2024 - Junior High LA
Hosted by Flip Sarta and Zing Grem.
Half of the ticket sales were donated to UNICEF, supporting a great cause. Additionally, many of the artists reading generously donated artworks with all proceeds going to UNICEF. A splendid night of comics at one of the best spots in Glendale.
Comic Artists:
Lucy Xue - @cryoflower
Toff Mazery - @toffmazery
Gene Goldstein - @genegoldstein
Nick Winn - @winnstinn
D.M. Woods - @moldazor
Andrew Edwards - @artwithandrew
Soren Olson - @snolonely
Jennifer Nie - @atjennie
Reflections & Resolutions for UNICEF
January 2024 - The Pop-Hop
We rang in the new year by reading some comics for a good cause! All proceeds from this pay-what-you-want event were donated to UNICEF. This intimate reading at the Pop-Hop had every seat filled and showcased some great artists. Hosted by Flip Sarta and Zing Grem.
Comic Artists:
Zing Grem - @zing.png
Zee York - @doozical
Griffin Giersch - @griffgryph
Miranda Harmon - @mirandamharmony
Catherine Salisbury @cathywhut
Guest Artist Talk & Workshop at CSMA
January 2024 -
Ithaca Community School of Music and Arts
The Community School of Music and Arts in Ithaca NY welcomed Flip Sarta back to his home state to share his experiences in the animation industry as well as lead a zine workshop. He is looking forward to coming back to CSMA next year to connect more with the Upstate NY arts community.
OutLoud Comics 2023
June 2023 - El Cid
Flip Sarta and Jared Corwin co-hosted the very first OutLoud Comics, a charity comics reading to raise money for the LA LGBT Center. This team-up of FredFilms and Silverlake shorts was an eclectic night that had upwards of 90 guests in the audience. This event was such a success that Flip plans to host one every year. The wonderful artists who read are listed below.
Comic Artists:
Catherine Salisbury - @cathywhut
Alex Quintas - @alexmquintas
Julia Kaye - @iamjuliakaye
Christine Lesantos - @christinelesantos
Andrew Edwards - @artwithandrew
Charlie Nagelhout - @marleycatt
Cozy Bot Comics #1
March 2023 - FredFilms in Burbank
Flip Sarta’s first comics reading was hosted at the FredFilms office in Burbank.
Everyone has got to start somewhere, and Flip got his feet wet by hosting a cozy comics reading with a small collection of fellow LA Comics folks.
Comic Artists:
Catherine Salisbury - @cathywhut
Kris Mukai - @krismukai_
and Flip Sarta himself!
