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Written by Colleen Bement, Editor
The word áyA is a Lakota word meaning to change to become.
Denver’s áyA Con is a comic and arts festival celebrating nerd culture and cultural heritage. All ages are welcome to join them in a full weekend of connection, art, and Indigeneity hosted by North American Indigenous peoples. The weekend will focus on sharing perspectives, celebrating differences, and connecting through a shared love for art and nerd culture. Come be a part of cultivating relationships and community building through this amazing opportunity. The festival highlights comics and storytelling, illustration, traditional arts, fashion, performances, and more!
áyA Con is Oct. 4th-6th and it has everything from cosplay crafting, and art making, to surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Rez Style! There will be shows by indigenous performers like the Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers including dancing and music. Cherokee Social will also be playing. Often heard on Indie 102.3, they are becoming the latest must-see local Indigenous indie act. The cosplay contest offers epic prizes up to $500 and MeowWolf tickets, there is also a kids cosplay contest with fun prizes. Cosplay contest registration here.
Saturday Night Fashion Show
The Futurism Fashion Showcase is áyA Con’s premier fashion event, featuring The Indigenous Haus of Barbie, performances, designers, and more! The theme this year is Stories Reimagined, designs will be based on fairytales, comics, and cultural stories. Fall-themed mocktails, coffee, and tea will be provided by Co.Co. One drink is included in each ticket purchase. Dress to impress! Sat. Oct. 5th, 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:00 PM.
The historic McNichols Civic Center Building will host this event and it is FREE! What a great way to introduce the kids to not only arts and comics but to the beauty and creativity of North American Indigenous peoples. Check out the schedule and bring family and friends to this amazing festival.
áyA Con is free to attend and all proceeds go to keeping it that way. Feel free to donate to show support for their community and their love of art.
See you there!
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