Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators

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Genevieve Barbee - Turner

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PSI CONFIRMED EVENTS FOR 2026 (updated 9/4/2026) others to be added as they are confirmed:

UPCOMING PROGRAMS PLANNED/CONFIRMED

Independent Comic Book Meeting: Monday, September 7, noon, Eat’n Park Banksville Road-follow up series to run Sundays in October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026

Hello, PSI members!

President Jim Mellett hosted a summer picnic at his home here in Mt. Lebanon in August. Several artists attended who were interested in creating independent comic books, including Dylan Macko, Chas Chasler, and others.

We’ve finally scheduled our next meeting for Monday, September 7, at noon at the Eat’n Park, 1250 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.

We’ll be discussing several upcoming independent comic book projects. One project is looking for about half a dozen variant covers, so any artist interested in having their work featured on a comic book cover is welcome to join us.

We’re also looking for artists willing to share their experiences working in independent comics as part of a class we’ll be holding every Sunday throughout October (October 4, 11, 18, 25).

If you’re interested, please contact Howard Bender at 732-600-3462.

Programs for September 2026 onward need your input! Newer members take notice! We can fund your speakers, panels, programs...THIS IS YOUR SOCIETY!

PSI Socials

ALL PSI MEMBERS:

The first Fall social is scheduled for the second Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30pm at J Gough's 4213 Murray Ave PGH PA 15217. Future socials from October 2026 onward are in the planning stages. Our goal is to draw more newer and younger members to get involved in getting the most out of their PSI membership, and the Board is discussing alternate plans for the socials beginning in October.

Socials offer all members the chance to talk shop, talk marketing that works, meet and ask your Board about the day-to-day workings of PSI, bring your program ideas forward, and get feedback on works in progress and finished commissions. PSI provides main food items and beverages are on the members.

Socials are open and free to ALL FULL AND AFFILIATE members as a benefit of dues. We welcome the interested public, prospective members, clients, patrons, guests and trade partners.

Social Meetings have been held almost every month since our founding in late 1996.
Think Happy Hour! Since 1996, PSI has hosted socials to relieve freelance isolation and expose everyone to the work of other members.

The “Business of Illustration” Meetings and Member Programs

These programs cycle through member's home/studios and various public spots (like the Hub Works in West View or the Wilkins School Community Center in Regent Square or The Carriage House on the South Side) around Pittsburgh. The night typically includes a presentation by a member or outside speaker and networking. Attendees should bring a beverage and/or a snack to share. Locations and featured artists are posted on the PSI website and distributed via Basecamp announcements.

These presentations are open and free to ALL FULL AND AFFILIATE members as a benefit of dues. We welcome the interested public, prospective members, clients, patrons, and trade partners.