by sarah@girllouie.com | Apr 6, 2026 | EXPO, Uncategorized
The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE) is back for another season of arts programming, culminating in its titular expo on Halloween. The expo will return to the haunted Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries on October 31, 2026, with monthly events and workshops beginning in April. In the spirit of spooky season, SLICE encourages attending the expo in costume!
SLICE will kick off its fourth season with three free, public events in April. On April 11, join SLICE and the VLAA for an LLC Clinic at the City Foundry. Register with coupon code MRSLICE26 for free entry while space is available. On April 25, SLICE and the Saint Louis Poetry Center will collaborate for a new Sip & Scribe event at the High Low. SLICE’s monthly Drink & Draw also returns to the Alamo Drafthouse April 30 and will recur on the last Thursday of each month through September.
This year’s special guests are illustrator and cartoonist Nicole Goux, indie publisher WildStar Press, and St. Louis–based storyteller Crystal Odelle. SLICE’s special guests will continue the tradition of headlining the expo, providing specialized programming, and participating in the opening night panel discussion.
SLICE also has a new sponsorship structure for those interested in supporting the nonprofit. In addition to its Single Slice, Half Pie, Full Pie, and Pizza Party tiers, SLICE is also seeking sponsors to support its Drink & Draw events, Comics University series, and the expo weekend’s Opening Night Reception. If you’re interested in supporting SLICE, please reach out to info@slicexpo.org.
Exhibitor applications for SLICE open on June 1 and will close on July 15. For more information and announcements on upcoming workshops, special guests, and more, visit SLICE’s website and follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.
by sarah@girllouie.com | Jun 2, 2025 | EXPO
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Vendor applications are now open for SLICE 2025! Artists, writers, poets, cartoonists, zinesters, printmakers, and indie publishers of every slice are welcome. Apply now through July 15.
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by sarah@girllouie.com | Apr 2, 2025 | EXPO
The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE) is back for its third year of arts programming. The expo will return to The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries on October 18, 2025, with monthly events and workshops leading to the expo beginning in April.
SLICE is St. Louis’s premier annual indie-print showcase, bringing together writers, artists, poets, and printmakers from St. Louis and beyond to showcase their self-published books, comics, zines, magazines, poetry, and more. As a nonprofit organization, SLICE supports St. Louis’s small press community through workshops, artist meetups, and its annual expo to foster independent print culture in St. Louis.
SLICE will kick off its third season with two free, public events in April. On April 12, join SLICE for a Portrait Drawing Party with Girl Louie at GemU Vintage, led by SLICE committee member Clarissa Stahl. On April 24, SLICE resumes its monthly Drink & Draw at Alamo Drafthouse City Foundry. Registrations for both events are now open.
Since relaunching in 2023 after STL SPEX’s three-year hiatus, SLICE has seen continuous growthin its programming and expo attendance. SLICE’s second year welcomed 900 attendees to the expo in October, where more than 100 artists from across North America exhibited their work.
SLICE’s slate of programming included collaborations with 22 local businesses and arts organizations, with more than 400 attendees total participating in events and workshops throughout the year. In addition to three special guests, SLICE invited three featured guests to participate in expo programming. SLICE also introduced the Local Best in Show Award presented by WashU’s MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture program.
Exhibitor applications for SLICE open on June 1 and will close on July 15. For more information and announcements on upcoming workshops, special guests, and more, visit SLICE’s website and follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.
