Pocket Con 2023

Join us as Pocket Con does a Family Day takeover at the Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago. Pocket Con is a free single-day convention for Chicago youth brought to you by a partnership between the Chicago Public Library, Stomping Grounds LAI, and The Museum of Contemporary Arts Chicago. It focuses on work by artists of color, particularly African-American authors and artists, and comics with a primary character, Black.

Our mission for this event is primarily to promote literacy using the graphic novel format, reflect on the history of race and gender portrayal in comics and film, and introduce characters, writers, and authors who have a different voice than the primarily white, primarily male, straight principally characters written by generations of comic authors (themselves predominantly white, straight, and male). We would also like to empower young writers and artists by introducing them to the collaborative process that is comic creation and encouraging them to produce and submit work of their own for contests at the con.

Imagine a day filled with interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, cosplay contests, and a marketplace showcasing independent and professional working artists of color. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, Pocket Con is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives and experience the vibrant pop culture community. Take advantage of this epic gathering of geeks and blerds! Mark your calendars for Pocket Con 2023!

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Host or Publisher Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative (SGLAI)