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We are currently accepting submissions for our online Cosplay Contest! Please visit here for the rules! Here are the wonderful entries we have so far, from both the Photo and Video categories. The call for entries for the contest has closed. I will still post any new costumes, but they won’t be eligible for judgingContinue reading “Cosplay Entries 2021”

We will host a variety of free online games during the CON, including both video games and a role-playing game. All players are welcome. Our priority is fun for all. We will feature a full-day Zoom stream of gaming from 10am-6pm. Check out the Schedule, Descriptions, and Zoom Link below. SCHEDULE 10:00am-11:00am Play the GameContinue reading “Gaming 2021”

The Geek/Art CONfluence is dedicated to providing a diverse, inclusive experience—with a focus on increasing awareness of disabilities within geek culture—in partnership with Syracuse University’s “Cripping” the Comic Con, aka CripCon. Please visit https://crippingthecon.com for more information about the CripCon. To learn more about what “cripping” means, please visit: https://crippingthecon.com/more-on-what-cripping-means/. The three Artist Speakers’ presentationsContinue reading “Accessibility and Inclusion at the 2021 Geek/Art CONfluence”

We want to highlight some regional geek-culture businesses, vendors, artists, and groups. Email Chris if you’re interested in participating. Collectibles Galore: 25% off any toys or new or old comics–except slabs–if you give the code “Mighty Vike” during your purchase. Good from March 20-April 30. Comix Zone: will offer a $25 gift card as aContinue reading “Shops, Vendors, Artists, & Groups 2021”

SYRACUSE ART MUSEUM PRESENTATION OF COMICS, CARICATURES, AND CARTOON ART The Syracuse Art Museum put together an online collection of their comics holdings just for the CON: click here to check it out. The collection features selections from the Art Museum’s permanent collection exploring cartoon, caricature, and comic art. It includes original drawings for NewContinue reading “Art 2021”

We will feature three artist speakers and four panels composed of faculty and students from multiple universities, as well as other members of the geek community. We will feature a full-day Zoom stream of activities from 10am-6pm. Check out the Schedule, Panel Descriptions, and Zoom Link below. SCHEDULE 10am-11am Nina Piazza; James McKay; Ed CattoContinue reading “Panels & Presentations 2021”

THE CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW CLOSED. Check out the entries here. You can vote for the Audience Choice Awards on Facebook, for both Photo and Video categories, by clicking on their links. The winners of all the categories will be revealed during the live Zoom of the CON from 5:30-6:00pm (EST) on March 20.Continue reading “Cosplay Call 2021”