PROGRAM GUIDE | New York

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Take a look at what's in store at

Fanfaire NYC 2024!

SUNDAY PROGRAM
APRIL 7, 2024

Click on each frame for a description of each panel.

Interactive Mural

Participate in this interactive mural project
that will bring the 5 FanfaireNYC mascots to
life!

AniMei Gamer Zone

AniMei Gamer Zone brings the fun with
gaming PCs and consoles featuring the
most popular games.

Interactive Art - Anime Panel

Tokyo Bronx ACG is onsite with a large
scale manga/comic style storyboard that
will come together collaboratively!

Portfolio Workshops

Professionals in Art and Design careers talk about how they see portfolios and give "First Look" impressions on an anonymous selection of student works. All students and professionals are welcome to attend.

Portfolio Workshops

Comics Creation from GI Joe to the TMNT

Hear about the creation of some of the
most iconic characters in comic book and
pop culture history.

Wait?! Landscape Architects Do What?

This session will introduce the profession of landscape architecture, show how landscape architects work, and present the awesome work landscape architects do from neighborhood playgrounds, parks, airport landscapes, gardens, protecting cities from sea level rise, and converting abandoned infrastructure into greenways.

The Culture HSAD: Middle School Q&A Session

Prospective and accepted middle school
students have the opportunity to learn
about the school from school administrators, parents, and recent alumni.

The Power of Public Art - Murals in the City

Muralists talk about the power of public art to uplift, educate, and beautify communities throughout the city.

Start Your Story Engines

How to come up with strong premises for "series" that can carry you across multiple episodes.

From Graphic Design to Fashion Design

A&D alumni Rob Norman talks about his experience starting out in graphic design and finding his path in building his own clothing brand.

Collaboration in Storytelling

Writers and illustrators share their experiences working together on graphic novels.

Carving Out Your Own Career Path in a Creative Industry

Artists and designers talk about how they find relevant value in their life experiences and how even seemingly unrelated skills can be harnessed to launch an individual’s creative career. They share their personal growth stories and demonstrate that no path is a straight line. There is always room to pivot and meet new opportunities along the way.

Architecture - Seeing and Feeling

Dominic Kozersky talks about his experience starting his own architecture firm and designing spaces for a range of purposes - from retail to residential and recreation.

People's Choice Cosplay Contest

People's Choice cosplay contest
1 vote = $1

Cosplay Contest Intermission

Saber Guild will give a demonstration while votes for the winners of the People's Choice Cosplay contest are being tallied.

Illustration - Ink in All Forms

Three artists discuss illustration in different formats.

Motion Graphics

Tim Kondrat returns to discuss the creation of motion graphics and editing video for corporate events. He covers sizzle reels, title animation graphics, transition wipes, and speaker content.