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Additional Booth Spaces Opening in Heritage Room

Best News Ever

Thank you so much to all our amazing vendors and artists! Booth space at AMA-CON sold out in record time this year. To try to accommodate all the requests we’ve received we’re opening up additional spaces in the Heritage Room for vendors or artists who would still like to be part of AMA-CON. The Heritage Room is the site for Panels & Presentations, Children’s Activities, the Viewing Room, and the first ever AMA-CON Art Show–so it will be a great place to be. Booth rental for these spaces is $150. If you are interested, please contact Amanda Hope Shelburne at Amanda.Shelburne@amarillolibrary.org.

Meet AMA-CON 2016 Artist Sam Gaitan of Raicodoll

Raicodoll

Sam Gaitan, also known as Raicodoll, is a Texas based artist, painter, and writer whose interest mainly lies in Greek Mythology and fairy tales, spooky things, girl power, and comics. She specializes in everything from geeky illustrations to semi-realistic portraits to handmade jewelry. Based in Lubbock,Texas, she lives with a hoard of black cats, a black dog, and an orange cat….and some comic books.

Meet AMA-CON 2016 Kristin Vinson of Faire Treasures

Faire Treasures

 

Kristin “CrystalKittyCat” Vinson has been creating anything from art to jewelry to clothing for most of her life. A lover of random bits of the past, she sought to bring those influences to the present while putting her own twist upon them! Creating her own works including clothing pieces, one of a kind jewelry, and even woodburned iPhone cases, she has recently expanded Faire Treasures to include corsets, Steampunk styled shoes, and previously loved items.

 

Find all of Faire Treasures’ items on the official site,

http://www.FaireTreasures.com

 

Etsy shop for all handmade pieces,

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrystalKittyCat

 

And of course, follow updates on Facebook and Twitter

http://www.facebook.com/FaireTreasures

http://twitter.com/CrystalKittyCat

 

 

Meet AMA-CON 2016 Special Cosplay Guest Nikachu Cosplay

Nikachu Cosplay

 

Nikachu Cosplay has been in enjoying the art of cosplay since 2012. Nikachu got involved in the anime culture at a very young age – it was love at first “Moon Prisim Power”. Nikachu brings her cosplays and creations to life. Nikachu also enjoys volunteering at events as her favorite Disney princess. Nikachu has won several awards for her cosplays. You can follow her progress and tips through her Facebook and Instagram.

Meet AMA-CON 2016 Artist Rayan Turner

Rayan Turner

 

A Note from Rayan Turner:

“I’m Rayan Turner, comic artist, painter, and illustrator working in the Amarillo area. Stop by my booth and chat about comics, art, and anything else you love. I’ll even sketch your favorite characters! You can also pick up the first issue of my brand new comic book Kylie the Righteous.  It’s got action, monsters, time travel, post-apocalyptic barbarians, and that’s just the beginning!”

Meet AMA-CON 2016 Vendor Morbid Cuddles

Morbid Cuddles

Started in 2011 with co-founder Kat Nicely, Morbid Cuddles is a fan-focused company that creates handmade geek and nerd culture inspired pillows. The pillows are made from 100% Cotton Flannel or Fleece. The polyfil used is also 100% cotton. Each pillow has a life time guarantee and will be repaired for free.

Original and Fan art will be available by Kyla Mills under her art signature Reepir. Commissions will be available pre-con through her DeviantArt or FurAffinity under username Reepir.