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June 25th, 2009, 10:34 PM
"QUOTED FROM THE BLOG ITSELF"
SIUniverse Media, the company behind the groundbreaking graphic novel Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW), Asian CineVision,AsianAmericanComics.com and Diamond Comic Distributors have joined forces to organize the First Annual Asian American ComiCon (AACC), a celebration of the unique contemporary role and historical legacy of Asians and Asian Americans in the world of graphic fiction.
The event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the brand-new, Maya Lin-designed home of the Museum of Chinese in America. The Asian American ComiCon—the first of its kind—will be the first major event to take place at MOCA’s new two-level, 14,000 square-foot facility at 215 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan.
The day-long event will bring together leading Asian and Asian American creators, fans and readers of mainstream and alternative graphic fiction, and creative leaders of the larger Asian American community for a one-of-a-kind gathering, incorporating education, dialogue, spontaneous creativity, intergenerational outreach and the chance for established and emerging talent to show off their work. Tickets for the nonprofit event are $15 for students, $25 for adults (18 and older), and $75 for a special VIP Pass, entitling the bearer to priority reserved seating at all panels and workshops, a complimentaryAsian American graphic novel, signed by its creators (courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors), and an original sketch from one of the artists participating in the event’s Artists Alley.
Registration will be limited, and is available in advance through the following link:https://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID=4187
Note: All passes may sell out before the day of the event.
“Central to the Museum of Chinese in America’s mission is its goal to promote dialogue that transcends generational, geographical and cultural boundaries,” adds AACC co-chair Beatrice Chen, MOCA’s Director of Education. “The Asian American ComiCon, with its focus on exploring culture, identity and history through the world of comics, offers a compelling and accessible way to foster that dialogue.”
In addition to an exhibition room and an Artists’ Alley, the Asian American ComiCon will feature three concurrent programming tracks:
· The SPOTLIGHT features high-profile comic creators in one-on-one settings discussing some of the ways in which the comics and non-comics worlds are overlapping and interleaving. Scheduled to participate in these sessions are Derek Kirk Kim (The Eternal Smile, Same Difference & Other Stories) and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: Origins, Barack the Barbarian).
· READING COMICS, curated by AAWW Executive DirectorKen Chen, explores comics as literature, as texts, and as cultural artifacts, with speakers including non-comics creators and critics as well as comics artists and writers.
· Finally, MAKING COMICS, programmed by Marvel writerGreg Pak, allows creators to share their insights on the industry and profession with those wanting a behind-the-scenes look at comics or advice on how to pursue a career in the field.
Among some of the top comics industry professionals scheduled to attend the First Annual Asian American ComiCon include:
–BERNARD CHANG (Wonder Woman)
–FRED CHAO (Johnny Hiro)
–SEAN CHEN (Iron Man)
–CLIFF CHIANG (Green Arrow/Black Canary)
–LARRY HAMA (G.I. Joe)
–DEREK KIRK KIM (The Eternal Smile)
–JERRY MA (Burn)
–CHRISTINE NORRIE (Breaking Up)
–GREG PAK (Incredible Hulk)
–KHOI PHAM (Mighty Avengers)
–MISAKO ROCKS! (Biker Girl)
–CHRISTINA STRAIN (Runaways)
–TAK TOYOSHIMA (Secret Asian Man)
for more information.
http://epicprops.com/blog/
Sounds cool. :lounge:
SIUniverse Media, the company behind the groundbreaking graphic novel Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW), Asian CineVision,AsianAmericanComics.com and Diamond Comic Distributors have joined forces to organize the First Annual Asian American ComiCon (AACC), a celebration of the unique contemporary role and historical legacy of Asians and Asian Americans in the world of graphic fiction.
The event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the brand-new, Maya Lin-designed home of the Museum of Chinese in America. The Asian American ComiCon—the first of its kind—will be the first major event to take place at MOCA’s new two-level, 14,000 square-foot facility at 215 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan.
The day-long event will bring together leading Asian and Asian American creators, fans and readers of mainstream and alternative graphic fiction, and creative leaders of the larger Asian American community for a one-of-a-kind gathering, incorporating education, dialogue, spontaneous creativity, intergenerational outreach and the chance for established and emerging talent to show off their work. Tickets for the nonprofit event are $15 for students, $25 for adults (18 and older), and $75 for a special VIP Pass, entitling the bearer to priority reserved seating at all panels and workshops, a complimentaryAsian American graphic novel, signed by its creators (courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors), and an original sketch from one of the artists participating in the event’s Artists Alley.
Registration will be limited, and is available in advance through the following link:https://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID=4187
Note: All passes may sell out before the day of the event.
“Central to the Museum of Chinese in America’s mission is its goal to promote dialogue that transcends generational, geographical and cultural boundaries,” adds AACC co-chair Beatrice Chen, MOCA’s Director of Education. “The Asian American ComiCon, with its focus on exploring culture, identity and history through the world of comics, offers a compelling and accessible way to foster that dialogue.”
In addition to an exhibition room and an Artists’ Alley, the Asian American ComiCon will feature three concurrent programming tracks:
· The SPOTLIGHT features high-profile comic creators in one-on-one settings discussing some of the ways in which the comics and non-comics worlds are overlapping and interleaving. Scheduled to participate in these sessions are Derek Kirk Kim (The Eternal Smile, Same Difference & Other Stories) and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: Origins, Barack the Barbarian).
· READING COMICS, curated by AAWW Executive DirectorKen Chen, explores comics as literature, as texts, and as cultural artifacts, with speakers including non-comics creators and critics as well as comics artists and writers.
· Finally, MAKING COMICS, programmed by Marvel writerGreg Pak, allows creators to share their insights on the industry and profession with those wanting a behind-the-scenes look at comics or advice on how to pursue a career in the field.
Among some of the top comics industry professionals scheduled to attend the First Annual Asian American ComiCon include:
–BERNARD CHANG (Wonder Woman)
–FRED CHAO (Johnny Hiro)
–SEAN CHEN (Iron Man)
–CLIFF CHIANG (Green Arrow/Black Canary)
–LARRY HAMA (G.I. Joe)
–DEREK KIRK KIM (The Eternal Smile)
–JERRY MA (Burn)
–CHRISTINE NORRIE (Breaking Up)
–GREG PAK (Incredible Hulk)
–KHOI PHAM (Mighty Avengers)
–MISAKO ROCKS! (Biker Girl)
–CHRISTINA STRAIN (Runaways)
–TAK TOYOSHIMA (Secret Asian Man)
for more information.
http://epicprops.com/blog/
Sounds cool. :lounge: