Mimic Rae
In 2016, Mimic started their cosplay journey with nothing more than some clay, a T-shirt, and some fabric scraps. From then on, a spark was lit. Cosplay is Mimic’s biggest passion and is their most important artistic outlet. Their goal is to always keep learning and improving. They are now well known for their foam and wig work as well as their resin earrings and kunai. Mimic has been an honored guest at many conventions and it brings them so much joy to meet new and old friends and give back to their community.
Noon | Location: Sooner A
Spoonercon: A Full Con Weekend With No Burnout
Cons—so much to do, and so little time to do it all! This panel has tips and tricks for budgeting our physical and mental energy. Discuss how to cope after running out of spoons, while still enjoying the time.
Moderator: Vanessa Green
Panelists: Lollalotus, Mimic Rae, the Lo-Fi Ky, TKM Cosplay, Vanessa Green
Tracks: Health & Wellness, General Interest
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Costuming and Cosplay for Body Positivity
Cosplay is about freedom of expression, not gatekeeping. This applies to that negative inner voice telling you that you're not pretty/fit/young/whatever else enough to cosplay. But how do you get past that perception and into your new self-concept as a cosplayer? Let's talk about body positivity and why it matters for creativity and joy in cosplay.
Moderator: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Tall Chick Cosplay, The Singing Costumer, TKM Cosplay
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Commission Work: The Joys, Hurts, Strange and Unusual
Seasoned artists share tips to make commission transactions smoother or less painful as you're getting started in the art business. Learn how to place an order so both the artist and the buyer end up happy.
Moderator: Peri Charlifu
Panelists: Joshua Cook, Mimic Rae, Peri Charlifu, Scott Zrubek, Tim Chessmore
Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Comics
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator:
Panelists: A C Smart, Aaron Bossig, Bradley H Sinor, Brook Bullock, Harold Neal, Jeff Provine, Julia S. Mandala, L.L.Killjoy, Laura J. Underwood, Linda Donahue, Mark Alfred, Mark Finn, Michael Cross, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton, Scott Zrubek, Sue Sinor, Terry Southard, Tim Frayser, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House
Children's Costume Contest
Kids (12 and under) will compete and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be chosen.
Soonercon's annual Children's Costume Contest on the main stage (ages 5-12) featuring costumes imagined and made by younglings. Sign up by close of registration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Costuming Info table at Con HQ or online. Visit https://www.soonercon.com/kids-costume-contest/ for more info and to register.
Moderator: Mystix Panda
Panelists: Mimic Rae, Mystix Panda, Sentinelbait, TKM Cosplay
Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Contest
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Cosplay Portfolio: How, Why, and What For!
What should be in your cosplay portfolio? How do you decide what to keep? In this panel we discuss how to tailor your portfolio to best show off your work—for your website or contest-judging preparation.
Moderator: Mimic Rae
Panelists: Mimic Rae, Stellae Cosplay, TattedSith Cosplay, the Lo-Fi Ky, The Singing Costumer
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Networking in Your Niche
The geek community is worldwide. Networking should be easy, right? Well … Shopping your story or cover art? Trying to make new friends? Want to learn a new skill or need a maker-space resource? Join this panel to hear from our peopling gurus for pro tips on making meaningful introductions, building relationships with new folks, finding collaboration touchpoints, and maintaining lasting connections with others.
Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt
Panelists: Amber Hanneken, Jan S. Gephardt, Liz Campbell, MadiHatter, Mimic Rae
Tracks: Business & Marketing, General Interest, Meetup