Thesis Exhibit 2026

May 22, 2026

Congratulations to The Center for Cartoon Studies Class of 2026!

A thesis exhibit featuring original work by the graduating class, with public gallery hours until June 5, from noon-4pm Monday through Friday, at the CCS Gallery in the Colodny Building at 94 South Main Street in downtown White River Junction, Vermont.

Ben Adkins
Bishop, CT

Ruby Arnone
Minneapolis, MN

Melody Calderon
Albuquerque, NM

Sierra Edwards
Manchester, CT

Kate Fairchild
Dewees Island, SC

Benjamin Jones
Bethlehem, PA

Noah Mease
Williston, VT

Alex Murray
White River Junction, VT

Josie Psimer
Lexington, KY

Madison Layne Reinholtz
Jonesboro, AR

Meg Richardson
Iowa City, IA

Brian Vanley
Laguna Beach, CA

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Noah P. Jodice
Clemson, SC

CCS commissions a unique diploma for graduation, and this year’s was illustrated by cartoonist and painter, Jeremy Sorese.


 

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