SHOW FLOOR

Hosted by Amanda Shae

Sounds provided by
DJ Troy Frost and DJ High Frequency

Performance Program

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Boston is full of Talent!
We will have some amazing dance, and

music performances
from local creators.

• Kekeli Drum and Dance Group •

• Tem Blessed • Fredrick Woodward •

Cosplay Pre-judge

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Cosplay Contest

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cosplayers will show their creativity,

craftsmanship, and fandom!

STUDIO 1

All panels will be on the second floor.

Comics and Politics

11:00AM - 12:00PM

How have politics shaped and been shaped by comics and graphic novels? In this panel we dive deep into how these worlds intertwine, as well as how we can utilize it in the future effectively to communicate and express political ideologies.

Moderator: Joel Christian Gill

Raeghan Buchanan
Chris Rhodes

The Impact of Technology on Comics

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Panelists will talk about the impact of technology on comics and the ever changing landscape of art and artist tools.

Moderator: Barrington Edwards

Jhair James
Zerosnake
Javier Cruz Winnik

Afrofuturism vs Black Horror

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Black Horror has been around for decades but has had a resurgence with a new crop of films and comics, while Afrofuturism has also found a new generation of voices with a view of whats possible in future of Black People. Our panelists will talk about the connection and contradictions of horror and Afrofuturism.

Moderator: Tyhara Angus

John Jennings
David Crownson
Greg Anderson Elysee
Saayid Lestrade

An Artist’s Work/Life Balance

3:00PM - 4:00PM

More often than not, artists must wear multiple hats to support themselves in any consistent capacity. This, combined with the extensive investment of time and energy the creative process requires, can lead to negative impacts on work/life balance. Join us for a special panel with several esteemed creators who discuss their experiences and tools for navigating life as an artist.

Moderator: Caiana Luse

TiElla Grimes
Zahirah Nur Truth
Gabriel Reid
Bithiah Holton

STUDIO 2

Cosplay Tips and Tricks

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Learn tips and tricks from our amazing Cosplay special guests on the craft of successfully representing iconic characters!

Moderator: Ashley Lewis (XP Hunter Lee)

On Key Cosplay
Venture Bros. Cosplay
Empress Jasmine

SPARC! Mask Making

1:00PM - 4:00PM

SPARC! the Artmobile will run an all-ages
mask-making workshop

STUDIO 3

Writing for Young Audiences

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Young Adult (YA) is the highest selling genre in comics and graphic novels. Our accomplished panelists will talk about what it is like to create books for younger audiences and what goes into their work.

Moderator: LJ Baptiste