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2010 DWEX Panel Line-Up

Aug 20

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We did have a few last minute changes, so there are a few TBA’s in here, but expect awesomeness!  Here’s the schedule for 2010:

11:30 – Writing For Webcomics   Moderator: Cole Houston.
Panelists: Bobby Blakey, Jonathan Caustrita,  Amanda Harpold, and Kit Lively

12:30 – Finish It!      Host: Cole Houston
Attendees start an illustration and the guest cartoonists finish what was started. The attendees get to keep the final drawing.

1:00 – The Art Of Webcomics     Moderator: Cole Houston
Panelists: Bobby Blakey, Jonathan Caustrita, Kit Lively, and Michael Moreno

2:00 – Comics Trivia    Host: Cole Houston
How well do you know your comics and graphic novels?

2:30 – Finish It! Webcomics Edition     Host: Cole Houston
Same as above except attendees start illustrations using webcomic themes and characters.

3:00 – Webcomics Economics (Marketing, Promotion, Monetizing & Merchandising)  Moderator: TBA
Panelists: Jonathan Caustrita, Rob DenBleyker, Rebecca Hicks, Randal Milholland, and Joel Watson

4:00 – The Cosplay’s The Thing  Moderator: TBA
Panelists: Michael Moreno & TBA

5:00 – Webcomic Tech    Moderator: Thomas Overbeck
Panelists: Barry Buchanan, Tim Engstrom, Tom Engstrom, and Amanda Harpold

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Art Auction Preview Gallery

Aug 17

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Here are the submissions that we have so far for our Charity Art Auction. We’ll put them up here as we receive them (either shipped or a preview image emailed).

(Click on the picture for a larger view.)

Tony Kinnard

Tim Engstrom

Barry Buchanan

Bobby Blakey

Brad Diller

More will be added in days to come! Stay tuned!

And if you’ll be attending DWEX this Saturday, you can still donate some artwork… right up to the morning of the event. Just be sure and email us a preview image of your submission to dallaswebcomicsexpo@gmail.com. Thanks again for contributing!

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Pre-DWEX Meetup at Love & War In Texas

Aug 15

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Attention all DWEXhibitors: Barring a last-minute booking of the room, we’ll be able to come in Friday evening (6 or 7-ish) to set up. After that, let’s do a pre-DWEX get-together at a nearby bar-n-grill called Love & War In Texas. I’ve heard some good stuff about this place, so this would be a good time to check it out. Love & War In Texas is located on Plano Parkway, east of US 75 Central Expressway – coming from the Southfork, you get on 75 South, exit Plano Parkway, turn left, and it’ll be on your left once you cross the railroad tracks. We can just hang out at the bar area, or you can go to the patio to hear some live music ($10 cover to enter the patio). We can start gathering there around 7 and stay who knows how long. Hope to see you there!

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Preliminary DWEX 2010 Map

Aug 13

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We’ve just put together the floorplan for DWEX 2010. Click on the picture to view it at full size.  As you can see, we grouped some of the more family-friendly comics together, and we also gave careful consideration to some mutual acquaintances as well.

And this won’t be set in stone until next Wednesday, August 18th… so if you have any questions or concerns about where we put you, by all means let us know. And if you wanted to make a last-minute table purchase, we DO have the ability to squeeze in a few more tables, so don’t be discouraged!

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Now Accepting Submissions For Our Charity Art Auction

Jul 8

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One of the new additions to DWEX this year is an art auction benefitting two local charities. Both are excellent institutions, that do a whole lot for children suffering from various injuries or illnesses, and all proceeds from the art auction will be split between the two.

We’re encouraging all webcomic artists to donate an original piece of artwork for us to auction off to DWEX attendees. The artwork should be a minimum of 8″ x 10″, be PG-rated at most, and it can be black & white or color. If you would like to contribute to our art auction, please download our submission form PDF file and send your artwork to the mailing address on the form. We’re flexible with deadlines, but we would like to receive these submissions in Dallas, Texas by August 12th. (If you’re planning on being at DWEX, no problem, you can just turn it in when you show up in the morning.)

The two charities that will split the proceeds from the Charity Art Auction are:

The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children – This is a nonprofit medical center, located just outside of downtown Dallas, that is funded solely by donations. They specialize in pediatric orthopedics, dyslexia, neurological disorders, orthotics and prosthetics.

Bryan’s House – A special-care facility in Dallas for children affected by HIV or AIDS, children with other special health needs, and their families. They offer a full range of medical, educational, and psychosocial services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thanks for your consideration!

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Some Photos From DWEX 2009

Jan 29

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Alexander Flores took lots of pictures at the 2009 Dallas Webcomics Expo… here’s a sampling of them!

And there’s more where that came from!

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Gearing Up For DWEX 2010!

Jan 26

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We’re bringing back the Dallas Webcomics Expo in 2010, and we’re planning to make it bigger and better than ever! It’ll be at the same place as last year – the Southfork Hotel in Plano – and this time the entire Trinity Ballroom will be devoted to comic artists and merchants. The panels will be moved to another room nearby. We’ll also put some new stuff into this year’s DWEX, such as contests and group projects. Stay tuned!

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Panel Schedule

Nov 10

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Here’s a preliminary schedule of the panel discussions, to take place in the Webcomics Advocates Panel-Torium:

12:00 – “The Plot Thickens” (Story/Character Development)
Moderator: Brendan Creecy
Panelists: Hannah Scott & Jonathan Caustrita

1:15 – “How Not To Get Burned While Laying Out” (Panel Placement / Layout)
Panelists: Boomer Cardinale, Cyrus Mortazavi & Jonathan Caustrita

2:30 – “Wacom-petency” (Working With Electronic Tablets)
Panelists: Will Terrell & Joel Watson

3:45 – “Webcomic Economics” (Marketing, Promotion, Monetizing & Merchandising)
Moderator: Phil Vecchio
Panelists: Kris Overstreet, Joel Watson & Michael Moreno

5:00 – “Webcomic Tech” (Software, hosting, file types, webpage design, etc.)
Panelists: Mike Hankins, Brendan Creecy & Michael Moreno

We’re still looking for moderators for some of these panels. E-Mail Phil Vecchio if you’re interested.

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Hotel Deals!

Aug 1

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If you stay at the Southfork Hotel the weekend of DWEX, you can get a sweet deal on a room! DWEX attendees can stay in one of the Southfork Hotel’s distinctive, luxurious rooms for $59 per night! Just mention that you’re with the “DWEX group” when checking in. E-mail Kelley Nimmo at knimmo@southforkhotel.com for more details.

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