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This year PVS was invited to the second annual Fanfest held at the Oconee County Civic Center. This event was hosted by the Oconee County Library in Athens, GA. It was a wonderful cultural event featuring several vendors including Korean calligraphers, authors, arts and crafts, comic enthusiasts and of course cosplayers. It was fun and free to the community. We had a great time, met plenty of new people and got to debut our new banner!  Checkout our reel on Instagram!
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  This year we participated in an awesome event that brought together community, good will, and fun! The Sid Foundation hosted a comic book signing and fundraiser at Syndicate Comics. The Sid Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for lung transplant patients. One of the ways they fundraise is through the sale of comic books and merch featuring their original character Lung Girl. PVS has worked with The Sid Foundation on the original character design for Lung Girl, comic production and overall IP development of their franchise. Ananya is the writer of the series while Loso is the illustrator of the second and third issues of the comic series. For Lung Girl Day the goal was to do an official book signing for the comics. Syndicate Comics have been gracious enough to sell copies of Lung Girl comics since November of last year and made it possible for this event to happen at their space. Along with being the first official book signing for Lung Girl Comics this event was also a fundraiser (not solely based on the sales of comics). PVS friend and fellow colleague Jorge Santiago Jr. volunteered his time and art. We also had our interns Morgan Eaves and Koale McKenzie and young apprentice Ani volunteer their time and donate their art. All artists took on commissions during the event and created original art upon request. We invited other artists to participate virtually for #commisssionsforacause. MM Comics and Collectibles, a husband and wife duo donated their time and effort to help us raise fund through WhatNot. We raised $500 for The Sid Foundation in 4 hours. The event was a combined community effort and would not have been possible without efforts of everyone involved. Links: The Sid Foundation Ananya Vahal, MFA Syndicate Comics MMComics and collectibles Jorge Santiago Koale Mckenzie Morgan Eaves 
We had the esteemed pleasure to speak with The Rotary E-Club of Global Trekkers (D7690), based in North Carolina, USA. They strive to expand personal development with networking opportunities that generate real value. They improve the lives of others through service projects that enhance health, education, economic development, and the environment, thus advancing international peace.
These wonderful organization's mission aligns well with ours. During this meeting we shared our story, the PVS mission and promoted our comics, products and services. We look forward to collaborating further on projects of goodwill! Big gracias to Kathy Trost for connecting us! More info about the Rotary E-Club of Global Trekkers: Website: www.rotaryglobaltrekkers.org Email: [email protected] This Rotary E-Club of Global Trekkers is a Rotary International (D7690) Triple-Crown, Multiple-Platinum Award Winning Club born from one of the 'oldest' Rotary Clubs in the Rotary International family. Members come from a wide range of backgrounds, nationalities and cultures. They undertake Rotary service projects locally in North Carolina where we are headquartered, and also in other locations in the US and globally. (Australia, Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Thailand Philippines). Their service is unique, meaningful and FUN with projects nominated from Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus. Hip Hop Appreciation Week by Aislid Quezada  Source: The Temple of Hip Hop Instagram This week marks the 25th anniversary of Hip Hop Appreciation Week. During this time, all Hip Hop enthusiasts are encouraged to show love to their ancestors, reflect on the culture and appreciate all elements of Hip Hop. Origins of Hip Hop This art form originated from African American and Latino communities in the Bronx, New York in the 1970s. With many people believing that the Hip Hop scene is only about rap music, it’s important to mention that it is so much more. The history and evolution of Hip Hop gave way to DJs like Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa and others who helped develop the sounds and lyrical style of Hip hop. These pioneers helped build the foundation of a genre that is now a global phenomenon. This year's focus for Hip Hop Appreciation Week is Emceein. The term “emcee” comes from the abbreviation M.C., referring to the Master of Ceremonies. They are often known for their mastery of words. Spreading Awareness Our very own Loso Perez created some art to help spread awareness.   We believe Hip Hop is an important part of our culture. Through rhyme and rhythm, we can share stories and lessons that resonate with people from all walks of life. For over 40 years, Hip Hop has been a voice for many who have been silenced and a huge source of motivation for others to get through life.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the scene, take this week to dive into the culture and learn more about the legacy of Hip Hop – because there is no denying its huge impact on the world as we know it. Love and Kindness, Ais As part of our 2023 book tour we collaborated with Syndicate Comics to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day is an annual event when comic book shops give out free comics to the public to encourage reading and literacy. We tabled to sell our wares along other local creators Wayne Vansant and Deegan Puchkors. It was a great time and fun experience. We always appreciate good company. Big thanks to Syndicate Comics for being awesome hosts.
Free Comic Book Day: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/ Syndicate Comics: https://www.syndicatecomicshop.com/
The Latinx Comic Arts Festival is the California Central Valley's celebration of Latinx comic arts creators and friends. This event was directed by Dr. Theresa Rojas. She is an artist and professor of English and Ethnic Studies at Modesto Junior College. This year this wonderful festival was hosted completely online. I had the honor to participate in a panel and also showcase new some art for their online gallery.
This festival featured an incredible assortment of panels. Some were prerecorded and others were steamed live. Topics ranged from Mesoamerican Comics, to feminism, Latina superheroes, storytelling across mediums, Latinidad, machismo, family, friends, culture, comics designs and of course creating in the time of the pandemic (which featured Javier Hernandez- creator of the legendary El Muerto, The professor and comics scholar Dra. Fernanda Diaz-Basteris, artist Justin Rueff and myself). The panelists themselves were an incredible and diverse assortment of comics creators, scholars, and enthusiasts. Some of whom I am very proud and lucky to know as colleagues. This event provided a great opportunity to learn, share, inspire each other and motivate others to tell our stories. Please click below for links to the festival website, the full playlist of panels, walk through the virtual art gallery or check out my panel where we talk shop on how we deal with comic creation during these crazy times. Peace, Loso Perez
The Latinx Comic Arts Festival website:
https://www.latinxcomicartsfest.com 
Youtube playlist of all the LCAF panels:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr7t084l6AVyyQfh4xUMLxCg-Fr0R1dc8 
Panel featuring PVS:
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