Creating an Experience at the Van Isle Con:
June 10 at the Mary Winspear Centre The second annual Vancouver Island Comic Con is coming to the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This one-day comic convention brings together artists, creators, exhibitors, attractions, panels, presenters, special guests, food trucks and a cosplay show and contest. Convention organizer Josh Kully is thrilled to announce this year's headliner: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard! Janeshia is an American stuntwoman and actor who appears in the blockbuster movies Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War as one of the Dora Milaje, the all-female special forces of Wakanda. She is also the stunt double for Danai Gurira, who
The ArtSea Gallery Presents: Colourful Memories – A Retrospective of Places Near and Far: David Johns April 30 - May 6, 2018 Oil, pastel and acrylic paintings.
Explorations – Oil and Cold Wax Workshops: Donna K. Williams May 7 - 13, 2018 Friday Fibre Friends May 14 - 20, 2018 A group of 12 fibre artists
Here & Elsewhere: Liza Robertson, Anina Kunstler, Rose Spahan, Alison Garrett-Hanneson, Colleen Toohy, Dorothy Haegert, Wendy Picken May 21 - June 3, 2018 Mixed media artists. The ArtSea Gallery has many creative and imaginative shows scheduled for 2018. Come in and enjoy the wonderful local art. Visit our website for more information: www.artsea.ca.
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plays Okoye, the Dora Milaje General. This means Janeshia has spent a lot of time on screen, and much of it with the lead actors in these action-packed movies Other special guests include Disney Studios' Chris Williams, who will be doing a Q & A, giving aspiring artists the opportunity to talk to an Academy Award-winning director. Williams' film Big Hero 6 won the Oscar in 2015 for the best animated feature film. During his over 20-year career with Disney, Chris has been involved with many of their major, animated productions and has a wealth of experience to share. Informative panels offer an unprecedented opportunity for convention goers to learn from professionals working in the industry. This includes concept artist John Gallagher, who works for shows like The Flash and Supergirl. Set decorator Terry Lewis, who has worked on big-budget Hollywood films including Deadpool 2, which was partly filmed in Victoria, is another panelist. Five published authors who write young adult fiction will discuss their experiences getting published and the influence of books like the Harry Potter series on geek culture. Some of the attractions you can expect to see include Dr. Who's TARDIS from Holy Cow Communication Design, Used Victoria's Chill Lounge, 9D Virtual Reality, Mirror Me photo booth and a board game zone. Van Isle Con also hosts one of the biggest cosplay contests on the Island with $1,000 in cash prizes up for grabs this year. The Comic Con will also have a raffle with all proceeds going to the Help Fill a Dream Foundation, a charity that provides assistance to sick children and their families. Admission to Van Isle Comic Con is by donation. For more information about the event, visit www.vanislecomiccon.com or follow them on social media.
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