Two shows are happening at the same time, so Curls Studio has cloned ourselves and will be exhibiting at both. The way we plan to do this is:
Joe Carabeo will be at Baltimore on Friday and Sunday / SPX on Saturday. Carolyn Belefski will be at Baltimore on Saturday and SPX on Sunday.
Baltimore Comic-Con 2023 This year’s Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-10, 2023. Visit Curls Studio at Table K8 in Kids Love Comics inside Baltimore Convention Center.
Friday, September 8 — 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, September 9 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday, September 10 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with VIP admission 30 minutes early each day)
Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table K8. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. Kids 10 and under get in free with paid adult admission.
Small Press Expo 2023 This year’s Small Press Expo will be held September 9-10, 2023. Visit Curls Studio at Table K10 at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (5701 Marinelli Road Rockville, Maryland 20852).
Saturday, September 9 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday, September 10 — NOON – 6:00 PM
I was asked by US Library of Congress to moderate the panel “How Sara Shepard Made a Best Friend” on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10:20-10:45 AM at the National Book Festival.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Room 204 (Level 2, South Building) 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001 Stage: Discovery Stage
Fifth grade is full of surprises: good, bad, silly, weird—you name it. The first installment of a new middle grade series, Sara Shepard’s “Penny Draws a Best Friend” follows young Penny Lowry as she navigates changing friendships, a family secret and her feelings of anxiety. Moderated by Carolyn Belefski.
Sara Shepard is the New York Times bestselling author of two young adult series, Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game, which were both adapted for television. She has written several books for adults including “Everything We Ever Wanted.” Shepard has a Master of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College and currently lives in Pennsylvania. Her latest book, “Penny Draws a Best Friend,” is the first of a middle grade series.
Hope to see you there — the National Book Festival is free for all to attend.
Curls Studio will be at Because Science Adams Morgan on Saturday, June 24 from 1-3PM to celebrate the launch of the Craft Lab! We will be doing STEAM projects from #CarolynsCreativeChallenge and more. Bring the whole family and join us at 1759 Columbia Road, NW in Washington DC for Opening Day.
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
