Association of Canadian Cartoonists

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The Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists (ACEC) is a professional association founded in 1988 in Winnipeg to promote the interests of editorial cartoonists in Canada. [1] [2]

In 2015, it changed its name to Association of Canadian Cartoonists. [2]

Townsie awards recognize exceptional contributions to cartooning in Canada. [3]

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References

  1. "Canada as seen through the Eyes of New Brunswick Editorial Cartoonists: The Insight and Humour of Josh Beutel and Bill Hogan". New Brunswick Provincial Archives. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  2. 1 2 "ASSOC. OF CDN EDITORIAL CARTOONISTS | Canadian Animation, Cartooning and Illustration" . Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  3. "TOWNSIE AWARD". ACC - CANADIAN CARTOONISTS. Retrieved 2020-11-09.