OAX Schedule
OAX will be held from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22 with details on each day provided here.
Day 1 - Friday
February 20 2026
9:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday Event Day Updates
* OAX artists, exhibitors and community generated events
* These events will be listed in the months leading up to the show and posted on this site Read More
* These events will be listed in the months leading up to the show and posted on this site Read More
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Special Event
VIP Preview Night
* VIP Preview Night on the show floor
* Nearly all artists and exhibitors in attendance
* Incredible first look at show exclusive art and commission opportunities Read More
* Nearly all artists and exhibitors in attendance
* Incredible first look at show exclusive art and commission opportunities Read More
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Event
VIP Opening Reception
* VIP ticket only reception with hors d'oeuvres + open bars + CAF Anniversary
party
* Participating OAX artists/exhibitors in attendance
* incredible networking event Read More
* Participating OAX artists/exhibitors in attendance
* incredible networking event Read More
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Meet-Up
Miller's Ale House
* Beer, Booze, Zingers and drink tickets
Read More
Day 2 - Saturday
February 21 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Show Floor Open
* Special Galleries - museum style presentations of private comic art,
illustration, card, other narrative art collections
* Artist Experiences - special, interactive events with select artists (select events at additional cost, details TBA) Read More
* Artist Experiences - special, interactive events with select artists (select events at additional cost, details TBA) Read More
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Special Event
The Jack & Roz Kirby Awards
The Kirbys is an annual award recognizing innovation, excellence, and humanity in
the narrative arts, and will consist of seven total award categories that
celebrate the artist's journey.
Read More
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Event
OAX Art Auction & Fundraising Event
* OAX Art Auction & Fundraising Event with plenty of food + open bar during live
auction of 80+ art pieces - in person viewing of art + final bidding exclusive to
show attendees. Preview the Artworks
in the Auction!
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Day 3 - Sunday
February 22 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Show Floor Open
* Special Galleries - museum style presentations of private comic art,
illustration, card, other narrative art collections
* Free quick sketches + signatures during one hour TBD time slot from participating artists (details TBA closer to show)
* Artist Experiences - special, interactive events with select artists (select events at additional cost, details TBA) Read More
* Free quick sketches + signatures during one hour TBD time slot from participating artists (details TBA closer to show)
* Artist Experiences - special, interactive events with select artists (select events at additional cost, details TBA) Read More