The tenth edition of Awesome Con is June 16-18, 2023 at the DC Convention Center — it is with great pride that Curls Studio has exhibited at every Awesome Con since 2013! This year Curls Studio will be located at Table G06 in Artist Alley all three days. View the map above where the purple pulse signal circles are so you’ll know where to find us.
Joe Carabeo will be presenting the Awesome Con Short Film Fest. Each year fans gather to watch specially selected short films in the categories of comedy, drama, horror, action, science fiction, documentaries, and more.
Join us Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 12:45PM for The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators in Room 209 featuring Simon Bisley, Sean Gordon Murphy, Dan Parent, Emily Whitten, and Carolyn Belefski
You have an idea. You write, draw, and concept that idea into a comic book. But the work doesn’t end there. You have to either find a publisher or self-publish your work. We will focus on starting out in the comics industry as a small press writer and/or artist. Once you have your first few books created and completed it is a good idea to get out and meet people and exhibiting is a great way to push yourself forward because creating your comic is only the first step. Are you a creator considering exhibiting at Artist Alley or Small Press comic conventions? This panel will give you tips and suggestions on how to create your professional appearances from the POV of being behind the table. We will discuss the metamorphosis from attendee to exhibitor, effective table display design, how to talk and interact with people at your table and how to generate sales with your table pitch.
Below is our schedule and the exhibit hall hours at very bottom. Hope to see you there!
Awesome Con Short Film Festival: Horror, Sci Fi, Action
Friday, June 16
1:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Bot Stage – Room 202
Emoji Comics with Carolyn Belefski
Saturday, June 17
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Awesome Con Jr. Workshops – Hall C
10 Years of Awesome Con
Saturday, June 17
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Room 201
Awesome Con Short Film Festival: Comedy and Drama
Saturday, June 17
3:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Bot Stage – Room 202
Filmmaker Meet Up
Saturday, June 17
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Room 103
The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators
Panel Guests: Simon Bisley, Sean Gordon Murphy, Dan Parent, Emily Whitten, Carolyn Belefski
Sunday, June 18
Noon to 12:45 PM
Room 206
Awesome Con Short Film Festival: And Beyond!
Sunday, June 18
1:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Bot Stage – Room 202
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday, June 16 | 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, June 17 | 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, June 18 | 10:00am – 5:00pm