Hi Everyone, this is Cynthia Livingston, Phillip’s wife. I’m here to talk about ValhallaCon-the local science fiction/fantasy/gaming/general geek culture convention. Last September at the first ValhallaCon Jonathan was the Local Artist Guest. We’re calling our next offering ValhallaCon 1.5: Sci-Fi Summer Camp and it’s taking place at Camp Horizon in Blaine, August 6-8. Along with panels and demonstrations we’re having gaming, movies, anime, medieval fighting, writing workshops, campfire cook-outs and more. At $25.00 for the entire weekend (including meals) it’s a screamin’ deal. Compare it to any other con with memberships $40.00 and up. And the Bellingham area should have it’s own con. People shouldn’t have to always travel to Seattle and Vancouver (those who can afford to.)
This year we’re adding an art show. Since this is a general fannish con don’t think it has to be sci-fi art. Comics fit the bill nicely. It’s $10.00 per 4×4 panel to hang originals and framed and/or matted prints, with the con taking a 10% commission on sales. There’ll also be a ‘print shop’ table for other prints, cards, bookmarks, what have you. There’s no charge to have your stuff in the print shop; the commission is 15%.
We can also make arrangements for table displays for jewelry, crafts, sculpture, etc.
The con is also looking for programming. It would be great to get some artists for panels and demos. We’re also working to include a variety of local groups.When Phillip and I lived in Phoenix we’d attend meetings of the Association of SF/F Artists at cons. Maybe the BS could have a meeting/drawing session?
Please feel free to contact me at alternaterealityarts@hotmail.com or call 360-510-5128.
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