The Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists (ACEC) is a professional association founded in 1988 in
Winnipeg
Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Manitoba. It is centred on the confluence of the Red River of the North, Red and Assiniboine River, Assiniboine rivers. , Winnipeg h ...
to promote the interests of
editorial cartoonist
An editorial cartoonist, also known as a political cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary. Their cartoons are used to convey and question an aspect of daily news or current ...
s in
Canada
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.
In 2015, it changed its name to Association of Canadian Cartoonists.
Townsie awards recognize exceptional contributions to cartooning in Canada.
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Canadian journalism organizations
Professional associations based in Canada
Organizations established in 1988
Comics-related organizations in Canada
1988 establishments in Manitoba
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