This page contains a list of J. M. DeSantis’s upcoming events, shows, and appearances. If you’d like to invite J. M. DeSantis to your event, are an attendee of an event you’d like to see J. M. at, or would like him to speak on a panel or other public forum, send a message via the Contact Page.
Speaking Engagements & Panel Discussions
J. M. is available to discuss and has spoken about the subjects listed below, at events as small as little gatherings to as large as panels at the New York Comic Con:
- Fiction Writing, Illustration, and Comic Art (generally)
- Cultural Competency (see: Chadhiyana)
- Working with Indie Publishers
- Time Management (for writers & artists)
- Web-Comics
- Self-Publishing
2019 EVENTS
J. M. DeSantis will be significantly reducing his convention appearances until the fall of 2019 to focus more on various writing and art projects. However, he will consider events he is invited to as a Guest. If you would like J. M. DeSantis to appear or speak at your show or event, please visit the Contact Page and put in your request.
Baltimore Comic-Con
baltimorecomiccon.com
18 – 20 October (Fri – Sun)
Rhode Island Comic Con
rescheduled from 2018
ricomiccon.com
*TBA (To Be Announced) – indicates planned but unconfirmed event
Past Events
2018
No Such Con
nsoconvention.com
The Con @ White Plains
wpcomiccon.com
3 Rivers Comic Con
3riverscomiccon.com
Garden State Comic Fest
gardenstatecomicfest.com
Boston Comic Con
bostoncomiccon.com
Inbeon Con
inbeoncon.com
Baltimore Comic-Con
baltimorecomiccon.com
Rhode Island Comic Con – CANCELLED
Rescheduled for 2019!
2017
Entrepreneur Club Presentation
January 24 (Tues)
private talk to the Entrepreneur Club at Ridgefield Park HS
No Such Con
No Such Con on Facebook
Anne Arundel County Public Library Comic Con
aacpl.net/comic-con
Garden State Comic Fest
gardenstatecomicfest.com
Boston Comic Con
bostoncomiccon.com
Inbeon Con
inbeoncon.com
Baltimore Comic-Con
baltimorecomiccon.com
New York Comic Con
newyorkcomiccon.com
with special guest appearance by Chris Campana!
2016
4th Annual Black Comic Book Festival
East Coast ComiCon
eastcoastcomicon.com
White Plains Comic Con
eventbrite.com/e/white-plains-comiccon-registration-20864591555
Garden State Comic Fest
gardenstatecomicfest.com
Boston Comic Con
bostoncomiccon.com
Newark Comic Con
newarkcomiccon.org
Inbeon Con
inbeoncon.com
Baltimore Comic-Con
baltimorecomiccon.com
New York Comic Con
newyorkcomiccon.com
2015
East Coast ComiCon
asburyparkcomicon.com
Bronx Heroes: Women in Comics
bxhcc.com
White Plains Comic Con
newyorkcity.eventful.com/events/white-plains-comic-con-/E0-001-082443989-6
Eternal Con
eternalcon.com
Garden State Comic Con
gardenstatecomicfest.com
Boston Comic Con
bostoncomiccon.com
Inbeon Con
inbeoncon.com
New York Comic Con
newyorkcomiccon.com
2014
Boston Comic Con
bostoncomiccon.com
Baltimore Comic-Con
baltimorecomiccon.com
New York Comic Con
newyorkcomiccon.com
Crazy 8 Cartoon Festival
crazy8cartoonfestival.com
2013
The Comic Clinic
Mt. Sinai; New York, NY
Discussion will include commentary on cultural competancy, J. M.’s career and Chadhiyana
MoCCA Fest 2013
website on the societyofillustrators.com
Bronx Heroes Comic Con 5
bxhcc.com
Paterson Art Walk
information on artfactory.us.com
Pet-icular Poses
information on studiokidsart.com
4 – 5 original artworks on display in this group show
June 7th – 30th (Reception June 7th, 6 pm – 9 pm)
Boston Comic Con 2013
* NEW DATE & LOCATION *
bostoncomiccon.com – Rescheduled for: August 3rd & 4th (Sat & Sun)
Baltimore Comic-Con 2013
baltimorecomiccon.com
New York Comic Con 2013
newyorkcomiccon.com
(with Novastar Studios)
Fan-tastic
(gallery show)
info on artgaragenj.com
2012
MoCCA Festival –moccafest.org
Bronx Heroes Comic Convention – bxhcc.com
Baltimore Comic Con – baltimorecomiccon.com
New York Comic Con – newyorkcomiccon.com
J. M. DeSantis Art on Display at The Coffee Machine – facebook.com/TheCoffeeMachine
Secret Adventures of Houdini Release Event – more info
November 21st at Forbidden Planet – 832 Broadway, New York, NY.
Note: J. M. DeSantis began appearing at conventions in 2009 with an Artist Alley appearance at the Big Apple Con (Wizard World). In 2010 – 2011, J. M. DeSantis appeared in Artist Alley at the New York Comic Con. Also in 2010 he spoke on a panel on zombie fiction for his work on Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated.