By David Doub Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be talking to various guests of the upcoming convention Women of Wonder Con. Today we are talking to one of the guests and organizers, Beth Howard. What is Women of Wonder Convention about? What’s it’s purpose? Women of Wonder Con exists to support women in creative industries of all types and to encourage new generations to follow in their footsteps. Women of Wonder con is a FREE event that offers opportunities for networking, education, and encourages women and girls as they navigate sometimes difficult creative fields. We want to make information and guests from many different fields accessible to everyone. How did you get involved with Women of Wonder Convention? What do you hope to see WOW Con to accomplish? I got involved thanks to Halo, who grabbed me by the hand and told me I needed to stop hiding behind the computer and get out there. She was absolutely right, and Women of Wonder Con (then the Creative Women’s Conference) was the perfect gateway for me. It’s helped me push my creative boundaries as an artist and also learn to present on panels to help do the same for others. I want to see the show continue to be available to everyone so that it can inspire people of all ages to pursue their creative dreams and hobbies. If budget and resources were no limit, what would you do to improve on WOW Con? If there were no limits, I would love to see the event scale up in terms of being a multi day convention that takes place in a hotel to make it easier for traveling guests and attendees. I would want more guests, more panels, more workshops – and still a free or low cost price tag for attendees so that we can keep spreading the message to everyone. The more people who can see the power of creative women the better! What creative endeavors do you do? How do you get started in that? I’ve always been a creator. I’ve been drawing since I could hold a crayon and writing since I learned how to spell a few words. When I was a kid I even used to have pretend sales for my family where I would sell them my random little crafts. I like to experiment creatively, but making jewelry, designing, art, and writing are my primary creative pursuits. What are some of your favorite local conventions and events? Aside from WOW Con, of course, I love conventions that really focus on the attendee experience and on panels and learning and discussion over celebrities. I’m always game to try small library and other conventions, but All-Con is definitely a family favorite. There’s a minimal amount of celebrities, but the ones who do come are usually just as excited as the guests to be part of the event and really take part in everything. There are panels and events, and everybody is there to have fun together. Who are some of your favorite local creators and/or nerdy personalities? Explain why. Seeing my artist friends at shows is one of my favorite things. People like Halo from Shonuff Studios, Elia from The Art of Eliamaria Madrid Crawford, Inyez from Lucky Octopus Art, Lisa from Songbird Beauty, and the list goes on all give me such a creative boost. Seeing the awesome things other people are creating inspires me to create. Lately I’ve also been really in love with Matthew Warlick’s art – so stunning! What are some of your favorite nerdy memories from your time in the North Texas Nerd Community? I’ve got nothing but good memories, honestly. In 2009, I did my first cosplay (Dr. Horrible) at A-Kon. My son made a splash a couple years in a row at All-Con as Queen Elsa jamming out at the Disney Sing Alongs. He even got Gigi Edgley down on the convention floor to play with him for awhile. Becoming involved with Women of Wonder Con has also been a transformative thing for me. From being a guest, I moved on to helping organize things. It is a constant challenge that pushes me to grow. Why should people come out and check out Women of Wonder Con? Women of Wonder Con offers a unique, intimate convention experience. We welcome people of all genders and ages, and our guests are an eclectic mix. I attend and vend at a lot of conventions, and I can genuinely say that no other convention is quite like it. Links for Beth Howard - https://www.facebook.com/wildegeeks/ https://wildehandmade.com/ https://twitter.com/wildegeeks https://www.instagram.com/wildegeeks/ Women of Wonder Convention Back at Dallas Public Library
The Dallas Public Library hosts the 3rd annual Women of Wonder Con on Saturday, March 7th at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library from 10am to 5pm! Women of Wonder Con exists to support women in creative industries of all types and to encourage new generations to follow in their footsteps. Women of Wonder con is a FREE event that offers opportunities for networking and education while encouraging women and girls as they navigate challenges in creative fields. In partnership with the Dallas Public Library, Women of Wonder Con boasts guests from many media formats such as comics, graphic design, fine arts, film making, acting, etc. to provide attendees with as much creative inspiration - and information - as possible. We have taken the concept of a “Comic Con” and taken it to the next level to make an event that helps connect female creators and artists to be able to thrive in their chosen fields. Women of Wonder Con presents guest speakers, workshops, panels, and vendors in our Creative Corner that empower women to create and make bold moves toward their futures. Join Women of Wonder con March 7, 2020 for a day of fun, learning, opportunities, and a group photoshoot showcasing magic users in literature and film! Press coverage about WOW Con 2019: http://kabooooom.com/2019/03/women-of-wonder-con-2019-report/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjXshtdnTEY https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/women-wonder-con-2019 More information about Women of Wonder Convention can be found at: http://www.womenofwondercon.com https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfWonderCon https://twitter.com/wowcontx https://www.instagram.com/womenofwondercon/ Contact: [email protected] |
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