James Sturm is a cartoonist and co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. His notable works include Adventures in Cartooning, The Golem’s Mighty Swing, and Market Day. His work has appeared in scores of publications including The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Onion, The New York Times, Slate, and on the cover of The New Yorker. He is also the co-founder of the Seattle newspaper The Stranger.
In this lively, hands-on presentation, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of cartooning as both an art form and a communication tool. Drawing on the past, present, and future of the medium, the session expands how we think about comics—not just as entertainment, but as a flexible language capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity and emotional impact. No prior drawing experience required!
Our seasonal “Words in the Woods” program allows Vermonters and visitors to enjoy our state’s natural beauty while listening to and reading literature in the outdoors.
Humanities Camps are filled with reading and writing projects, field trips, and outdoor activities.
We won a 2020 Schwartz Prize for best public humanities programming in the U.S. for Vermont Reads 2019: “March: Book One.”
We supported the Chandler Center for the Arts’ Global Connections Youth Outreach program, which highlights artists from around the world.
Our free public events help bring the power of the humanities to communities across Vermont.
