Chromacon 2013 | Illustration & Comic Arts Festival

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Chromacon 2013 | Illustration & Comic Arts Festival

Project 2013-04-07 03:06:00 +1200



Welcome!

Chromacon is an independent Illustration and Comics Arts Festival taking place on the 12th May 2013 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. 


Over 60 artists from all over NZ will be showcasing art and promoting self-published works.  We will also be hosting a variety of live art demos, discussion panels and talks throughout the day.


The event will be completely FREE for public entry.Chromacon is a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage with the wider community. As such, a core philosophy of the event is to make sure Chromacon stays free for public event so that everyone can take part!

Why Pledgeme?

Due to the community driven, non-profit nature of Chromacon, our budget is extremely limited. However, we would love to promote our inaugural event to as many art-lovers in New Zealand as possible.  As such, we need your support to help fund our street poster campaign with Phantom Billstickers in Auckland CBD and other marketing materials.

100% of funds generated from this project will go towards letting as many New Zealanders know about Chromacon as possible as well as other technical/ staffing costs.

Thank you for your time and support. We hope to see you in May!


“Chromacon represents the next logical step for New Zealand’s illustrative and comic arts.”

Greg Broadmore, Weta Workshop & Creator of Dr. Grordbort

Chromacon is a celebration of visual storytelling.  It is a non-profit, grassroots effort to create a platform where artists can showcase and promote original art and other self-published works to the wider community.  The event will also feature drawing/painting demos, artist talks, discussion panels and other experiences to engage and educate attendees on visual storytelling in New Zealand and beyond.

Our chief aim is to provide a dedicated event for New Zealand artists to share art and ideas in an intimate, art-focused environment.  We envision a platform through which our internationally recognised artists, designers and illustrators can share their work not only with each other and small, dispersed communities, but with the general public on a larger scale. By crafting a compromise between an intimate art-audience environment and an open public event, Chromacon provides unique opportunities and experiences for both arts practitioners and audiences.

Chromacon also imagines itself as an organisation capable of educating, promoting and advocating for comic artist and illustrators. Art from these fields is often misunderstood and dismissed; we hope to develop a larger, more insightful community who better understand and appreciate not only the end products presented at the event but the ideas and processes behind these works. 

Looking ahead, we hope to develop Chromacon into an annual event, taking local art to international audiences, and bring international talent to our shores in the name of furthering artistic, intellectual and professional exchange and collaboration.


Backer Rewards


We really appreciate your support, so we have designed some great rewards for everyone! Check back for photo updates of the rewards!


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One week left! New reward tiers

29/04/2013 at 7:30 AM

Hi everyone, we have just one week left until our campaign ends!

Thanks to your support we've passed the 3/5 mark but as you know, unless we hit our goal we won't receive ANY of the pledges so far.

I've gotten quite a few comments from fans of Chromacon that they're quite interested in either the Chromacon 2013 Art book or T-shirt, but are a bit strapped for cash for the "CHROMA Vol.1" or "Tees!" reward tiers.

No worries! I've created two new reward tiers just for you! If you choose the special "I just want the Art Book!" $30 pledge you will receive a signed copy of our Chromacon art book (100 pages filled with art from Chromacon 2013 exhibitors and guest artists from around New Zealand).

For T-Shirt lovers, choose the $50 "I just want the T-Shirt!" pledge tier.  Our shirts will be printed by the awesome guys at Mr.Vintage (there's been a slight change, the shirts will now be white).

Thanks again for your time and support, keep spreading the word guys!

Allan Xia
Chromacon Event Director

Chromacon Badges

28/04/2013 at 6:29 AM

Less than 10 days until our PledgeMe crowd funding campaign ends!

We're nearly 3/5 of the way there but we need your support!

Remember, if we don't reach target, we won't actually receive any of the pledges so far. So please support us or share with your friends and family!

Here's a preview of our Chromacon badges, it's not much but we would like to thank everyone for your support from the bottom of our hearts.


    Pledgers 72

    Jeremy Koh
    30/04/2013 at 10:05am
    Meg Cummins
    30/04/2013 at 9:43am
    Tiffany Sun
    30/04/2013 at 9:32am
    Jarod Murray
    29/04/2013 at 11:15pm
    Mat Tait
    29/04/2013 at 10:26pm
    Dylan Blair Marshall
    29/04/2013 at 9:21pm
    Nicola Edwards
    29/04/2013 at 7:41pm
    Susan Rugg
    29/04/2013 at 7:38pm
    Su Yin
    29/04/2013 at 6:07pm
    Blair Soper
    29/04/2013 at 2:43pm
    rosebud999
    29/04/2013 at 1:57pm
    Matt Siu
    28/04/2013 at 6:07pm
    Renee Liang
    27/04/2013 at 9:20am
    sarah tallentire
    22/04/2013 at 9:50am
    Robert McMaster
    21/04/2013 at 2:05pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/04/2013 at 11:59am
    Cory Mathis
    20/04/2013 at 4:03pm
    Anonymous pledger
    19/04/2013 at 7:53pm
    Nora Czaykowski
    19/04/2013 at 6:24pm
    Stevie Mahardhika
    19/04/2013 at 4:27pm
    Sandy Auckland
    19/04/2013 at 1:43pm
    Mark Leonard Kaneko
    19/04/2013 at 1:20pm
    Janine
    19/04/2013 at 8:24am
    Jaq Pepper
    16/04/2013 at 4:13pm
    Hilda Blank
    16/04/2013 at 4:11pm
    Cornelius Blank
    16/04/2013 at 1:23pm
    Jack Delgado
    15/04/2013 at 12:55pm
    Sandy Auckland
    15/04/2013 at 11:32am
    VanguardRed
    14/04/2013 at 9:11pm
    Anna Guenther
    14/04/2013 at 4:34pm

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    Chromacon 2013 | Illustration & Comic Arts Festival

    Project 2013-04-07 03:06:00 +1200



    Welcome!

    Chromacon is an independent Illustration and Comics Arts Festival taking place on the 12th May 2013 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. 


    Over 60 artists from all over NZ will be showcasing art and promoting self-published works.  We will also be hosting a variety of live art demos, discussion panels and talks throughout the day.


    The event will be completely FREE for public entry.Chromacon is a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage with the wider community. As such, a core philosophy of the event is to make sure Chromacon stays free for public event so that everyone can take part!

    Why Pledgeme?

    Due to the community driven, non-profit nature of Chromacon, our budget is extremely limited. However, we would love to promote our inaugural event to as many art-lovers in New Zealand as possible.  As such, we need your support to help fund our street poster campaign with Phantom Billstickers in Auckland CBD and other marketing materials.

    100% of funds generated from this project will go towards letting as many New Zealanders know about Chromacon as possible as well as other technical/ staffing costs.

    Thank you for your time and support. We hope to see you in May!


    “Chromacon represents the next logical step for New Zealand’s illustrative and comic arts.”

    Greg Broadmore, Weta Workshop & Creator of Dr. Grordbort

    Chromacon is a celebration of visual storytelling.  It is a non-profit, grassroots effort to create a platform where artists can showcase and promote original art and other self-published works to the wider community.  The event will also feature drawing/painting demos, artist talks, discussion panels and other experiences to engage and educate attendees on visual storytelling in New Zealand and beyond.

    Our chief aim is to provide a dedicated event for New Zealand artists to share art and ideas in an intimate, art-focused environment.  We envision a platform through which our internationally recognised artists, designers and illustrators can share their work not only with each other and small, dispersed communities, but with the general public on a larger scale. By crafting a compromise between an intimate art-audience environment and an open public event, Chromacon provides unique opportunities and experiences for both arts practitioners and audiences.

    Chromacon also imagines itself as an organisation capable of educating, promoting and advocating for comic artist and illustrators. Art from these fields is often misunderstood and dismissed; we hope to develop a larger, more insightful community who better understand and appreciate not only the end products presented at the event but the ideas and processes behind these works. 

    Looking ahead, we hope to develop Chromacon into an annual event, taking local art to international audiences, and bring international talent to our shores in the name of furthering artistic, intellectual and professional exchange and collaboration.


    Backer Rewards


    We really appreciate your support, so we have designed some great rewards for everyone! Check back for photo updates of the rewards!


    Comments

    One week left! New reward tiers

    29/04/2013 at 7:30 AM

    Hi everyone, we have just one week left until our campaign ends!

    Thanks to your support we've passed the 3/5 mark but as you know, unless we hit our goal we won't receive ANY of the pledges so far.

    I've gotten quite a few comments from fans of Chromacon that they're quite interested in either the Chromacon 2013 Art book or T-shirt, but are a bit strapped for cash for the "CHROMA Vol.1" or "Tees!" reward tiers.

    No worries! I've created two new reward tiers just for you! If you choose the special "I just want the Art Book!" $30 pledge you will receive a signed copy of our Chromacon art book (100 pages filled with art from Chromacon 2013 exhibitors and guest artists from around New Zealand).

    For T-Shirt lovers, choose the $50 "I just want the T-Shirt!" pledge tier.  Our shirts will be printed by the awesome guys at Mr.Vintage (there's been a slight change, the shirts will now be white).

    Thanks again for your time and support, keep spreading the word guys!

    Allan Xia
    Chromacon Event Director

    Chromacon Badges

    28/04/2013 at 6:29 AM

    Less than 10 days until our PledgeMe crowd funding campaign ends!

    We're nearly 3/5 of the way there but we need your support!

    Remember, if we don't reach target, we won't actually receive any of the pledges so far. So please support us or share with your friends and family!

    Here's a preview of our Chromacon badges, it's not much but we would like to thank everyone for your support from the bottom of our hearts.


      Jeremy Koh
      30/04/2013 at 10:05am
      Meg Cummins
      30/04/2013 at 9:43am
      Tiffany Sun
      30/04/2013 at 9:32am
      Jarod Murray
      29/04/2013 at 11:15pm
      Mat Tait
      29/04/2013 at 10:26pm
      Dylan Blair Marshall
      29/04/2013 at 9:21pm
      Nicola Edwards
      29/04/2013 at 7:41pm
      Susan Rugg
      29/04/2013 at 7:38pm
      Su Yin
      29/04/2013 at 6:07pm
      Blair Soper
      29/04/2013 at 2:43pm
      rosebud999
      29/04/2013 at 1:57pm
      Matt Siu
      28/04/2013 at 6:07pm
      Renee Liang
      27/04/2013 at 9:20am
      sarah tallentire
      22/04/2013 at 9:50am
      Robert McMaster
      21/04/2013 at 2:05pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/04/2013 at 11:59am
      Cory Mathis
      20/04/2013 at 4:03pm
      Anonymous pledger
      19/04/2013 at 7:53pm
      Nora Czaykowski
      19/04/2013 at 6:24pm
      Stevie Mahardhika
      19/04/2013 at 4:27pm
      Sandy Auckland
      19/04/2013 at 1:43pm
      Mark Leonard Kaneko
      19/04/2013 at 1:20pm
      Janine
      19/04/2013 at 8:24am
      Jaq Pepper
      16/04/2013 at 4:13pm
      Hilda Blank
      16/04/2013 at 4:11pm
      Cornelius Blank
      16/04/2013 at 1:23pm
      Jack Delgado
      15/04/2013 at 12:55pm
      Sandy Auckland
      15/04/2013 at 11:32am
      VanguardRed
      14/04/2013 at 9:11pm
      Anna Guenther
      14/04/2013 at 4:34pm

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      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 06/05/2013 at 12:52 PM.