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Rochester Indie
Comics Expo
Join us for RICE 2026!
Join us for RICE 2026!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Sibley Square
240 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14604
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Sibley Square
240 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14604
RICE 2026 Schedule of Events
RICE 2026 Schedule of Events
All events are FREE to attend!
Friday, May 15
@ Writers & Books - 740 University Ave
Friday, May 15
@ Writers & Books - 740 University Ave
The role of social media has become ubiquitous in how comics artists and other creatives hope to reach an audience. Our panelists will discuss how they’ve carved space for themselves in this landscape as well as the pressures facing creatives online.
The role of social media has become ubiquitous in how comics artists and other creatives hope to reach an audience. Our panelists will discuss how they’ve carved space for themselves in this landscape as well as the pressures facing creatives online.
Panelists: Jackie Davis, Underpants and Overbites; Will Perkins, Goblin; Taylor Thomas, @archiving.books
Panelists: Jackie Davis, Underpants and Overbites; Will Perkins, Goblin; Taylor Thomas, @archiving.books
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Comics Slideshow Reading & Mini-Grant Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of our mini publishing grants! Our mini-grant winners will be performing some of their comics work in our annual slideshow reading and all attendees will receive a free copy of the innaugrual RICE 2026 Comics Anthology!
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Comics Slideshow Reading & Mini-Grant Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of our mini publishing grants! Our mini-grant winners will be performing some of their comics work in our annual slideshow reading and all attendees will receive a free copy of the innaugrual RICE 2026 Comics Anthology!
Saturday, May 16
@ Sibley Square - 240 East Main St
Saturday, May 16
@ Sibley Square - 240 East Main St
Join us for a children's art workshop where they'll learn how to draw and design their how comics characters! Lead by Rachel DiNunzio, author and artist of the Forsynthia series. Please register ahead here.
Join us for a children's art workshop where they'll learn how to draw and design their how comics characters! Lead by Rachel DiNunzio, author and artist of the Forsynthia series. Please register ahead here.
11 AM - 4 PM: RICE Exhibitor Hall open
11 AM - 4 PM: RICE Exhibitor Hall open
Join three accomplished comics artists and graphic novelists to discuss pathways to publishing! How does an artist take an idea from the sketchbook to the printed page?
Panelists: Allison Conway, A Pillbug Story, The Island; Rachel DiNunzio, Forsynthia series; Falynn Koch, Science Comics series, History Smashers (illustrator)
Comics are everywhere in education and libraries today, but they are still under threat with book bans and rollbacks to education across the country. Join comics librarians and educators to discuss the power of comics and their importance to literacy, critical thinking, and more!
Panelists: Bridget Collins, School Librarian, WNYCA Board Member; Dave Chisholm, Comics Artist and Educator; Jason Poole, Public Librarian; Alesha Williams, Comics Artist and Educator
Getting to RICE
Getting to RICE
RICE is held in Sibley Square!
240 East Main St., Rochester, NY
RICE is held in Sibley Square!
240 East Main St., Rochester, NY
Our exhibitor's hall is located in the Sibley atrium, the area behind the Mercantile on Main food court.
This year, we have expanded to both the first and second floors!
All Saturday programming (children's workshop, panels) will be held in the Clocktower Gallery, which is located adjacent to the Exhibition Hall space on the first floor.
First Floor of Sibley Square
Second Floor of Sibley Square
Parking & Directions
Parking & Directions
There is FREE parking available in the Mortimer Street Garage (take the South Clinton exit). The Mortimer Garage is connected to the second floor of the Sibley Building. Street parking is also free on weekends.
There is additional, paid parking available St. Joe's Garage (if open). St. Joe's Garage is also connected to the Sibley building on the first floor and also via a skyway on the second floor.
The Sibley Building is also conveniently located near the Rochester Transit Center for ease of access by RTS bus.
Volunteer at RICE!
Volunteer at RICE!
Wanna help out at RICE 2026? Volunteers help the day run smoothly by providing guidance for visitors, assisting exhibitors, and other tasks as needed. You'll also get a free RICE t-shirt and $15 meal card for the Mercantile on Main food court!
What
What
Rochester Indie Comics Expo (RICE) is a showcase of local and regional comics creators where they can sell their original work and connect with the community. It is intended to be an event with something for all ages.
When
When
The RICE 2026 exhibitor's hall will take place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 11am - 4pm! Stay tuned for additional programming information.
Where
Where
Sibley Square – the Atrium behind Mercantile on Main
240 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604
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