Cosplay Event at Schweinfurth Art Center
Happy Revenge of the Fifth and Cinco de Mayo to all! I recently received a press release from Cosplay by McCall's which should be of interest to anyone who enjoys cosplay, especially if you live in New York. As you know (or can see with a cursory look at this blog) I review a lot of Cosplay by McCall's patterns. Have you made any? Do you have any other awesome cosplays? You might want to take part in this event. Go out there and represent steampunk!
Here's the press release from the Schweinfurth Art Center.
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Deirdre Aureden, Director of Programs & Special Projects
(315) 255-1553 • daureden@schweinfurthartcenter.org
205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021
Date: May 3, 2017
Museum Hosts Cosplay
Cosplay Invades Auburn!
Syracuse’s Salt City Comic-Con and Cosplay by McCalls have teamed up with the Schweinfurth Art Center to host a cosplay event in Auburn, NY. The event will be held at the Schweinfurth Art Center on Saturday, June 10, from 4-7pm. CNY cosplayers are invited to show off and compete in Auburn’s first ever cosplay contest! Entry to this family friendly event is free for both cosplayers and non-costumed participants.
Cash prizes ($100 each) will be awarded in four categories:
Bronze: Kids –Age 12 & under
Silver: Teens & Twentysomethings - Ages 13 to 25
Gold: Adult - Ages 26 and up
Platinum: Team Cosplay - Any ages: groups of three or more
The event will include make-up demonstrations, cosplay photo stages, super hero selfies (where all fans can take pictures of themselves with cosplayers), a cosplay costume "tune-up" station, and snacks and refreshments.
“Cosplay Invades Auburn” is a preview event in anticipation of Syracuse’s Salt City Comic-Con, Central New York’s largest summer celebration of pop culture. Salt City Comic-Con will offer a free raffle for all attendees to the Auburn event. The prizes include pairs of two-day tickets to Salt City Comic-Con (four prizes) and pair of VIP tickets to Salt City Comic-Con (one prize).
One lucky winner will be awarded the special “Convention’s Choice,” a copy of the limited collector’s edition Syracuse Salt City Comic-Con exclusive comic starring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Batman. The cover is illustrated by comic legend Neal Adams, and features a local landmark, the Niagara Mohawk Building, to celebrate this artist’s return to Central New York for the convention.
The Auburn event on Saturday, June 10 will include registration from 4-5pm, photo time from 5 to 6 and the costume awards ceremony at 6:30. The festivities will end at 7pm. Cosplayers are encouraged to participate in Auburn’s Sizzlin’ Summer events that same evening, which will include live music and food vendors a few blocks from the Schweinfurth in downtown Auburn.
About Salt City Comic-Con
Syracuse’s Salt City Comic-Con celebrates Geek Culture in Syracuse, the Finger Lakes and all of Central New York. This growing convention, designed for both hardcore collectors and everyday pop-culture fans, stuffs myriad marvels into two action-packed days this year on June 24th and 25th. This comic convention is celebrating its fourth year, and moves to the Oncenter’s War Memorial building in downtown Syracuse. This pop-culture convention focuses on comics, toys, games, cosplay and collectibles. Pre-sale tickets are available online . Additional information on schedules, guests, tickets and cosplay can be found at www.SyracuseComicCon.com.
About the Schweinfurth Art Center
The Schweinfurth Art Center is a multi-art center that offers a range of exhibits, classes and programs for all ages throughout the year, located at 205 Genesee Street in Auburn, New York. The Art Center is open Tuesday- Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 – 5 pm. For more details about exhibits, classes, programs and the Schweinfurth, please visit www.myartcenter.org or call 315-255-1553.
