Kristen Siebecker -- well known on the convention circuit as the "behind the scenes" organizer and promoter of Alex Robinson's BOX OFFICE POISON -- is kicking off an all-new Small Press Convention in New York City this year on June 23rd. This is something that I am totally excited about, and I urge all of you to get involved. A New York alternative comics convention is something we've needed for quite some time, and it will be a perfect compliment to our other hallmark conventions, the SPX and APE.

Kristen is the perfect organizer for this event, and you can count on.Top Shelf having a large presence at this show. Here's the announcement that Kristen has put together for it. Let's make sure we all attend! --Chris Staros

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Hello!

Do you love comic and cartoon art? Do you love New York City? Do you love June? Then what could be better than spending a lovely June day in New York City hanging out and having fun with other people who love and/or create comic and cartoon art?

I am writing to you because you're either a creator or fan (or both!) of comic and cartoon art. That being said, I am asking for your participation and support in a New York City show that will be small press, creator owned and alternative comic and cartoon art friendly. This is a MUST attend event!

MOCCA Art Festival
June 23, 2002
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Puck Building
293 Lafayette Street
New York City

All entry proceeds will benefit the: MUSEUM OF COMIC AND CARTOON ART

If you are interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, covering and/or attending, please go to the official website for further information: http://www.moccany.org/events.html

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us: MOCCAaf@aol.com

Or call the MOCCA Art Festival hotline at: (212) 696-7945

New York City needs this kind of event; it has a great wealth of artists and fans. That is why it is so important that you participate. If you know of anyone that might be interested in this event, please forward this e-mail. You won't want to miss this one!

Thanks for your attention,

Kristen Siebecker
MOCCA Art Festival organizer