A new home for the popular Lakes International Comic Art Festival has been revealed.
Next year’s event marks the festival’s 10th anniversary and it will move from its Kendal home to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Taking place between October 14 and October 16 at several locations, organisers say the move is a bid to re-energise the festival.
They say the new festival will bring the best artists and creators to the Lake District and explore the potential and power of comics as a force for good and creative endeavour, in the UK, and through continued international partnerships with organisations such as Comic Art Europe, and many others.
Julie Tait, festival director said: “Hosting a comic art festival in Bowness-on-Windermere presents an incredible opportunity to bring the wonder of comics to new audiences within an iconic, world-heritage landscape.
“This isn’t about moving the existing festival from Kendal to Bowness-on-Windermere, this is about reimagining the festival for a new era.
“The world of comics is continually changing, and we want to reflect this in a new festival that unlocks the power of comics to change the world.”
Award-winning comic artist and festival patron Charlie Adlard said: “I’ve been a supporter, patron and guest artist at the festival for many years.
“I’m super excited to see the festival in its 10th year move even deeper into the Lakes.
“In 2022 we’ll be on the shores of Windermere, an iconic location for what has become an iconic comics festival.”
Lakes Arts Festivals will continue to run comic art activity in many other cities and towns throughout the UK, including Kendal, along with an extensive international programme.
