FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 1 2015
CONTACT: Jon Macy
Prism Comics Queer Press Grant chair
jon@prismcomics.org
Prism Comics is now accepting submissions for this year’s Queer Press Grant. The Queer Press Grant is specifically awarded to independent queer comic book creators. The grant was established by Prism Comics in 2003 to assist in the publication, and promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender comics.
“There are so many brilliant queer comics creators working today, but it’s not always easy for them to find a publisher.” says Jon Macy, Prism Queer Press Grant chair. “Self publishing can be the only option, and that’s where we come in.”
Comic books, comic strips, webcomics, and graphic novel projects are all eligible. Entries are judged first and foremost by artistic merit, followed by concerns such as financial need, proposal presentation, and the project’s contribution to the LGBT community.
The submission deadline for the QPG is March 10th, 2015, with the recipient announced during Wondercon Anaheim, April 3-5th. Applicants can submit online now at prismcomics.org/grant.
The $2000.00 Queer Press Grant is funded by donations from comic book professionals, readers, and the fundraising efforts of Prism Comics members.
