July 2025 News and Events
Dear friends,
Happy summer! I write to you from the frozen pizza aisle at my local grocery store. This is where I live now. You may forward all mail to my Pizza Box. Speaking of mail: vendor applications are still open for SLICE 2025! Artists, writers, poets, cartoonists, zinesters, printmakers, and indie publishers of every slice are welcome. Apply now through July 15.
In the meantime, please join us for our July events! We’ve got Comics University, a Sketchcrawl at Saint Louis Zoo, and our monthly Drink & Draw at Alamo Drafthouse. We’ve also got a sneak peek of our first event in August: a Teen Risograph Demo at Melon Press.
All SLICE events are free and space is limited! RSVP to our Eventbrites to save your spot.
As always, follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook for all the news.
Sincerely,
Mr. Slice
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SLICE 2025 Vendor Applications
Vendor applications are open for SLICE 2025, taking place October 18 at The Sheldon. Apply now through July 15. We can’t wait to see your work! Be sure to check out the Vendor Application FAQ on our website, or feel free to email us if you have any questions!
Comics University
Comics University is back for its tenth year! This free summer educational series for Teen+ audiences runs June 11–July 23 at Betty’s Books. Created by syndicated cartoonist Steenz, this is a program for adults who want to engage with and learn about comics from local professors, creators, scholars, and industry professionals.
Exciting tech update! SLICE is now able to offer livestreaming of our 2025 Comics University sessions! This is something we’ve hoped to do for many years and now you get to try it out with us. Head to our YouTube page for all livestream links and previous session recordings.
Saturday, October 18—SLICE 2025
10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Ave.
Upcoming July Events
Wednesday, July 9—Comics University Session 4: Figure Drawing with Steenz
6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Webster Arts. 2 Summit Avenue.
Stretch your drawing muscles and do some figure drawing with St. Louis based cartoonist, editor, and professor Steenz! All skill levels welcome! Please note, this event takes place next door to Betty’s Books.
Wednesday, July 16—Comics University Session 5: Comics Scripting with Ivy Noelle Weir
6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty’s Books
Comics scripting is a vital skill when making comics with collaborators. Writer Ivy Noelle Weir will walk us through their process of comics writing with a Q&A afterwards! Following that, we’ll do a comics scripting workshop learning the Standard Comic Script template.
Saturday, July 19—Zoo Sketchcrawl
9–11 a.m. @ Saint Louis Zoo
Join SLICE for a sketchcrawl at the Saint Louis Zoo. We will meet inside of the south entrance at 9:00 a.m. before exploring the River’s Edge trail. Bring your sketchbook, drawing tools, and comfy shoes for walking!
Wednesday, July 23—Comics University Session 6: 10 Years In – A Hot Ones-Inspired Conversation with Comics University Organizer Steenz
6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty’s Books
Steenz started Comics University at Star Clipper Comics in 2013. Between three different venues (and a brief pandemic hiatus), Comics U has educated all ages on a variety of topics and tools. Comics University alum Mikkel Snyder will interview Comics U organizer Steenz in a Hot Ones-inspired conversation as they discuss the last 10 years and what makes Comics University such an enduring part of St. Louis summers.
Thursday, July 24—Drink & Draw
7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL
You know the drill. Join your pals from SLICE for a casual evening of drawing. Pop in for a few drawing games or stick around to chat about the craft of comics. SLICE will be hosting monthly Drink & Draws on the fourth Thursday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse STL, April through September. Mark your calendars!
Friday, August 1—Teen Risograph Demo
6–8 p.m. @ Melon Press
Teens! Plot twist, this event is in August. Join us to learn about the unique mechanics of Risograph printing with Melon Press! Printmaster Sophia will teach us about the history of zines, how to fold one, and will run a demo of Melon Press’s machine. Attendees will then create a one-page zine to print on the Risograph.