2D is organised and supported by the Verbal Arts Centre, a unique and celebrated educational charity founded to promote the spoken and written word in Ireland. The festival is designed to give comic creators and the public a chance to interact through a series of events where there can be focused examinations of the medium and a genuine, inclusive and engaging celebration of comics. There is also a growing focus on the industry side of comics with the festival providing a series of invaluable training and educational events. The 2D Festival offers free admission to a comics fair, workshops and talks.