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Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS)
FormationJune 9, 1977; 47 years ago (1977-06-09)
FounderSergio Aragones, Don Rico and Mark Evanier
TypeCartoonist organization
Location
Region served
United States
Membership
Professional cartoonists
President
Christie Shinn [1]
Websitewww.capscentral.org

The Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS) is an organization of professional cartoonists in the United States. The organization's stated primary purposes are "to advance the ideals and standards of professional cartooning in its many forms", "to promote and foster a social, cultural and intellectual interchange among professional cartoonists of all types" and "to stimulate and encourage interest in and acceptance of the art of cartooning by aspiring cartoonists, students and the general public."[2]

History

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The Society was founded in June 1977 when cartoonists Sergio Aragones of Mad Magazine, Don Rico of Marvel Comics, and writer Mark Evanier sought to create a non-profit monthly social group for fellow members of the profession.[2] They enjoyed each other's company and decided to meet on a regular basis. Membership is limited to established professional cartoonists, with a few exceptions of outstanding persons in affiliated fields. CAPS is not a guild or labor union.[3] Charter members of the organization included Jack Kirby, Scott Shaw!,[4] and William Stout. Stout created the CAPS logo based after the logo of the Steve Canyon newspaper comic strip.[5]

"a non-profit social-type group that will meet every month. A great many of us toil in near isolation, utterly unaware of what (and who) is happening in our field. The primary goal of CAPS is to change that.” - From the original CAPS invitation[2]

The membership meets the second Thursday of every month to discuss happenings in the comic art business, market news, state-of-the-industry reports, and often hear from guest speakers who are at the top of their profession. CAPS exists for cartoonists and writers to interact on a social basis. CAPS hosts other special events through the year that have included picnics, art auctions, Christmas parties, and an annual banquet at which an esteemed member of the comic art profession is honored with The Sergio Award. CAPS is not a fan organization.[6][2]

Today, the 2022-2023 CAPS Board of Directors includes President: Christie Shinn, Vice-President: Bradley C. Rader, Treasurer: Jim MacQuarrie, and Secretary: Jose Pimienta. [1]

Charitable causes

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The CAPS membership has often contributed their talents to various philanthropic endeavors, such as auctions of original artwork for charity. Many times this has included raising money to assist cartoonists in need.

In 1980, CAPS was involved in donating art to benefit Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles.[7]

In 2010, CAPS hosted an art auction to benefit veteran comic artists Russ Heath and Ralph Reese.[8]

In May 2012, CAPS hosted an original art auction to benefit the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation in remembrance of comic artist Dave Stevens. [9][10]

In 2014 CAPS hosted a series of original art auctions to benefit comic artist Stan Sakai and his wife with medical bills. [11][12] CAPS also collaborated with Dark Horse Comics on an oversized, 160 page hardcover benefit book The Sakai Project: Artists celebrate 30 years of Usagi Yojimbo.[13][14]

Sergio Award

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The organization hosts an annual banquet to honor an esteemed member of the profession and present their highest award for lifetime achievement, The Sergio, named after one of CAPS' co-founders Sergio Aragones. The earliest recipients of the honor received a printed award certificate, with later year's honorees receiving an award plaque. In 2006, CAPS officially gave a name to the honor – The Sergio Award - and began giving an award statue crafted in Aragones' cartoon likeness.[15] The Sergio award statue was sculpted by Rubén Procopio.[16]

Honorees

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Don Rico Award

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Started by former CAPS president Tone Rodriguez and originally called the Scott Shaw Award, awarded for a member who goes above and beyond to support CAPS. Shaw requested the award be renamed to honor Don Rico.

Honorees

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "CAPS Board". capscentral.org. CAPS. 15 March 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "About CAPS". capscentral.org. CAPS. 25 September 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Marx, Christy (November 12, 2012). Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games. CRC Press. ISBN 9781136144455.
  4. ^ Von Sholly, Peter (April 1996). "Fans & Pros Tell Favorite Stories About Jack: King Of His Castle?". Jack Kirby Collector #10. Raleigh, NC: TwoMorrows Advertising. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "William Stout". comic-con.org. Comic-Con International San Diego. 26 April 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Hulett, Steve (January 17, 2010). "The Comic Art Professional Society". animationguildblog.blogspot.com. TAG - The Animation Guild. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Ghez, Didier; Becattini, Alberto (Sep 30, 2011). Walt's People –: Talking Disney with the Artists who Knew Him, Volume 11. Xlibris Corporation. p. 353. ISBN 9781465368416.
  8. ^ MacDonald, Heidi (August 5, 2010). "CAPS auction to benefit Heath and Reese". comicsbeat.com. Comics Beat. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "Comic Art News: CAPS FUNDRAISING ORIGINAL ART AUCTION IN REMEMBERANCE OF DAVE STEVENS". comicartfans.com. Comic Art Fans. May 20, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  10. ^ Massie, Jeff (May 22, 2012). "CAPS charity art auction, May 31". animationguildblog.blogspot.com. TAG - The Animation Guild. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  11. ^ Palma, Claudia (August 3, 2014). "Artists rally to help Pasadena comic artist Stan Sakai and his wife". pasadenastarnews.com. Pasadena Star News. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  12. ^ Pickett, Daniel (February 24, 2014). "COMIC ART PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY'S EBAY AUCTIONS TO BENEFIT FAMILY OF STAN SAKAI (USAGI YOJIMBO)". actionfigureinsider.com. Action Figure Insider. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  13. ^ "DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES THE FULL SLATE OF ARTISTS FOR THE SAKAI PROJECT!". darkhorse.com. Dark Horse. July 18, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  14. ^ McMillan, Graeme (February 4, 2014). "'The Sakai Project' Celebrates 30 Years of 'Usagi Yojimbo'". hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "CAPS-The Sergio". capscentral.org. CAPS. 17 October 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "CAPS-Designing A Trophy". capscentral.org. CAPS. 17 October 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  17. ^ Coates, John; Spiegle, Dan (July 2, 2013). Dan Spiegle: A Life In Comic Art. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 9781605490496.
  18. ^ "Stan Freberg Awards Group of 4 (1983-2002)". comics.ha.com. Heritage Auctions. April 27, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  19. ^ CBR STAFF (October 26, 2006). "CAPS Honors Jack Davis, Sergio Aragones". cbr.com. CBR. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  20. ^ MacDonald, Heidi (November 13, 2007). "CAPS Honors Stan". comicsbeat.com. Comics Beat. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  21. ^ Reynaldo, Randy (October 15, 2008). "2007 CAPS Banquet". wcgcomics.com. WCG Comics. Archived from the original on 2008-10-15. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  22. ^ Procopio, Ruben (January 18, 2009). "Bil Keane gets The Sergio!". maskedavengerstudios.blogspot.com. Masked Avenger Studios. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  23. ^ Bronck, Jonas (June 23, 2011). "Eugene Colan Dies At 84". bronx.com. The Bronx Daily. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  24. ^ Masten, George (August 24, 2018). "Russ Heath Passes Away at 91". newsarama.com. Newsarama. Archived from the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  25. ^ DCE Editorial (November 15, 2011). "Idiots Honored". madmagazine.com. MAD Magazine. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  26. ^ Jew, Benton (November 1, 2011). "Al Jaffee Honored At The Annual CAPS Banquet". bentonjewart.blogspot.com. bentonsblog. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  27. ^ "2013 Sergio Award Banquet Honoring Floyd Norman". facebook.com/comicartprofessionalsociety. CAPS. November 9, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  28. ^ McQuarrie, Jim (October 20, 2016). "Drew Struzan Makes Any Movie Better". atomicjunkshop.com. Atomic Junk Shop. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  29. ^ Law, Rick [@observantview] (October 22, 2016). "Comic Art Professional Society banquet tonight honoring #legend @DrewStruzan with the Sergio Award! #starwars #BTTF #muppets #indy #Disney" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. ^ McQuarrie, Jim (November 9, 2017). "Roy Thomas Receives the Sergio". atomicjunkshop.com. Atomic Junk Shop. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  31. ^ "Lynn Wins A "Sergio" Award". fborfw.com. For Better Or For Worse. December 11, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  32. ^ "Lonnie Millsap". comic-con.org. Comic-Con International San Diego. 20 April 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
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