Mini-Con 2024
Mini-Con at the Burley Public Library
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details
The Burley Public Library is hosting our third annual Mini-Con on May 4. There will be professional artists, vendors, games, contests and Free Comic Books*! An inhouse Escape Room created by our librarians will also be available that day, as well!
- Free comic books!
- Professional artists!
- Black Dragon Games in Twin Falls will be hosting a tabletop game session and selling dice and other gaming items!
- Ma’s Custard will be here that day selling icecream and drink items!
- In-hous eStar Wars Escape Room Experience!
*A Mini-Con is a small-sized convention that hosts graphic artists, voice actors, actors, games of all kinds, activities, contests, and vendors in one location. These miniature conventions usually focus on some sort of fantasy/science fiction, “geek/nerd”, or popular culture fandom i.e., Anime/Manga, Comic Books, Video Games, Star Trek/Star Wars etc. They are a place for people to meet, discuss, and celebrate all of the things that they like in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.
*Free comic books handed out until supplies are gone.
Meet this year's Special Guest Artists and Creators
Ryan “Chopsy” Harrison
Ryan “Chopsy” Harrison is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Nampa, Idaho.
Chopsy is most well known for his work with Washington based PIG Records and Boise, Idaho’s now defunct Swell Artist Collective.
A frequent attendee of the Nampa Festival of the Arts, Boise Zine Fest, the Boise Comic Arts Festival, Krampus Con, Wicked Winter Market, Bordertown Comic Con, and the Old Boise Penitentiary’s 32 Cells art show.
Chopsy is a frequent producer of comics, zines, prints and other physical media.
Julia Green
Julia Green is an illustrator and surface pattern designer in Nampa, Idaho.
She’s created artwork for a wide variety of projects like album artwork and editorial illustration, patterns for children’s rain boots, toy designs, and children’s books.
Her medium of choice is working in Adobe Photoshop, Fresco, and Illustrator.
Heavily inspired by all of the Nickelodeon consumed as a 90s kid and illustration styles from the 1950s and 1960s.
When not drawing, she is spending time with plants and playing video games.
James “War” Lloyd
James W.A.R. Lloyd is an illustrator, commercial artist, and the creative force behind the beloved Treefort brand and marketing vibe.
Lloyd integrates storytelling throughout his body of work and has developed an iconic style.
His disciplined and prolific production is based upon creation for its own sake.
Rules for Entering the Art and Cosplay Contests
- Please bring art entries with you on the day of the Mini-Con.
- Include a Name, Age, and contact information.
- Art entries must be family friendly.
- Only one Art contest entry per person.
- Cosplay entries must also be family friendly.
For more information, call 208-878-7708 and ask for Josie.
Contest Winners
Cosplay Contest Winners
Ages 0-9
- Ivan M.
- Ronen M.
- Lahora Y.
- Honorable Mention: Aspen G.
Ages 10-17
- Amelia M.
- Elliana M.
- Noelle C.
- Honorable Mention: Nyland Conner J.
Ages 18+
- Kristine & Scott Y.
- Seth N.
- Kevin M.
Art Contest Winners
Ages 10-13
- Catherine A.
- Lola G. (tie)
- Olivia R. (tie)
Ages 14-17
- Neveah S.
- Adriana
Brought to you by
Arcadia, Black Dragon Games, Mas Custard and Italian Ice, Paper Pie, Idaho Commission for Libraries, Friends of the Burley Public Library, and Magic Valley Knights.
