Here’s how to book Marek Bennett’s COMICS WORKSHOP educational programs:
JUMP TO: Contact | Program Options | Special Programs | Curriculum | Funding
1. CONTACT Marek:
EMAIL MAREK to start the process …
Initial considerations include your location, participants, & possible dates. Programs typically book 6+ months ahead.
Meanwhile, please check the COMICS CALENDAR to make sure your preferred dates are available.
2. PROGRAM OPTIONS:
2021 programs available as IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL, and HYBRID formats:
1-day Comics Workshop
Single-day author visits, library/museum workshops, &c.
Comics Workshop Residency (3+ Days)
Reach more groups & take your projects further with multiple sessions, all in the same week or spread out over time…
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
“COMICS in World History & Cultures”
A whirlwind look at comics around the world and throughout human history, through the lens of multicultural education…
COMICS CAMP 2021
Grab your favorite blank book & art tools… Let’s WRITE / DRAW / DOODLE / DREAM / DRAFT / COLOR / CREATE all summer long, & beyond!
“Tails & Tales” (2021 SRP)
Join Marek on a quest to create wild new comics that ONLY YOU can draw…
- Parties (birthday & otherwise)
- Something else to fit your schedule…?
Suggest a format! >>
Arts Integration in the Curriculum:
Curriculum Connections
Marek’s demo projects in various subjects — Civics, History, Science, & more!
Multiple Intelligences & Comics Education
An overview & investigation of MI theory & practice in comics education…
3. FUNDING OPTIONS:
Typical FEE STRUCTURE is:
[per diem rate] + [RT mileage x $0.50 (onsite only)]
For day trips, mileage is calculated from Henniker, NH.
Rates vary widely according to timing & budget; we’ll discuss that via email.
Marek is rostered with the following organizations, who provide grant funding for COMICS WORKSHOP programs:
- For NH SCHOOLS:
NH State Council on the Arts [grant info]
Listed on the Arts in Education & Community Arts Rosters via: CreativeGround.org - For NH+VT SCHOOLS:
Children’s Literacy Foundation Author Visits [grant info] - NHH Grants for LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY ORGS:
“Comics in World History & Cultures” [About “Humanities To Go” grants] - … Other regular sources of funding include local schools, PTAs, and community organizations like historical societies, Rotary clubs, &c.
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BEFORE your Comics Workshop >>
Set up your tools, preview some videos, & try some pre-event activities!
To get email updates, event invites, printables, & more:
I’m scouting about for potential programs to book for Manchester Artists Association meetings–a 45-minute program not a workshop. Passive audience. Is that something you’d be willing to do?
Hi Aline ~
Sounds fine…
You can send me more information by my CONTACT page: http://www.marekbennett.com/contact
~ M