Join award-winning cartoonist and educator Marek Bennett as we explore and explain comics from many corners of the globe — with special attention to how people use sequential visual narratives to share ideas, information, and meaning.
Dazed, Seduced and Transfixed: The Monster Through Time, In Literature and In Our Lives
By Vermont Humanities | October 27, 2023
Our culture is filled with manifestations of the monster. These figures span genres, from mythology to oral tradition to poetry. It is a part of our human cartography. Alongside this legacy, moments of history have sometimes raised the question: “Who is the monster?” The creatures we have created on screen and on the page, or the reflection staring back at us?
“The Most Costly Journey” Comics Workshop with Marek Bennett
By Vermont Humanities | August 11, 2022
Join award-winning cartoonist and educator Marek Bennett for a closer look at the Vermont Reads 2022 book “The Most Costly Journey.” He leads a hands-on demo to show how YOU can cartoon the stories of your own family, neighborhood, and wider world.
Rick Winston discusses the evolution of Alfred Hitchcock’s craft, exploring his favorite themes, his relationships with his collaborators, and his wry sense of humor.
James Sturm explores a brief history of the language and art of comics, and the new ways that cartooning and visual storytelling are changing the world.