Ai-Kon 2011 - For the Love of Anime!
Are you ready for Manitoba's premiere anime convention? Ai-Kon is coming back for another non-stop weekend celebrating the geekish hobbies we know and love, from Japanese animation to comics, video games, costumes and so much more!
Ai-Kon has and continues to grow due to local demand for a nearby convention surrounding Japanese animation and its' associated media and subcultures. If you're in the area, please stop by and check it out; we're certain you'll like what you see. And for any travellers among you, Winnipeg is a city rich with history and culture, so a trip to Ai-Kon may have even more than you bargained for.
Ai-Kon 2011 - For the Love of Anime!
2012 Mascot Contest Closed!
Posted by Jennah on Jan 22, 2012
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entry for the 2012 mascot contest! Each Aiko entry was amazing and full of color and cheer, exactly what we were looking for.
With the competition at a close we're no longer accepting entries - but judging has commenced! A winner of the mascot contest shall be announced shortly, so keep a look out for exciting that announcement!
Prizes:
Winner: will receive an art table, a weekend pass to Ai-Kon 2012, and an Ai-Kon 2012 t-shirt.
The winning entry will be used for Ai-Kon 2012 promotional materials and merchandise.
There are two runner-ups.
Runner-up: will receive a half art table and a week-end pass to Ai-Kon 2012.
Good luck to everyone!
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
Posted by Jennah on Jan 16, 2012
Thursday, January 19th 7:30pm
Silver City Polo Park Cinemas
817 ST. James Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3L3
(204) 774-1001
OFFICIAL SITE:
http://cineplex.com/Events.aspx
http://www.funimation.com/rojas/blog/fullmetal-alchemist-the-sacred-star-of-milos-theatrical-dates/1238991
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/FullmetalAlchemistMovie2
OFFICIAL TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/FMA_Official
A fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the Elric brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the Milos, a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. Ed and Al quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors. At the heart of the conflict is Julia, a young alchemist befriended by Alphonse. She’ll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to their former glory – even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical Philosopher’s Stone.
2012 Mascot Contest!
Posted by Jennah on Jan 9, 2012
Hey Fellow artists!
The 2012 Mascot contest deadline is fast approaching!
Entries must be received no later than Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:59pm.
We look forward to seeing them!
Ai-Kon Winterfest Social Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Posted by Katie H on Dec 15, 2011
Winterfest Social tickets are now on sale!! 360 limit so get them while you can!
They are 10$ and can be purchased at Little Star Gifts, Irben Entertainment, or through a committee member!
Dinner tickets will be sold separately at the event!
Vendor Registration is Currently Open!
Posted by Katie H on Nov 24, 2011
Ai-Kon is now accepting vendors for Ai-Kon 2012, check the vendors page for more information or email: vendors@ai-kon.org to apply!
Please note before applying that Ai-Kon does not allow bootleg material to be sold at the convention.
Ai-Kon Mascot Contest 2012!
Posted by Jennah on Nov 1, 2011
Attention artists! We want YOU to design Aiko for Ai-Kon 2012!
We’re looking for a new design for Aiko, the Ai-Kon mascot, for use on the convention’s promotional materials and merchandise.
This years theme is Sci-Fi! Some approaches you could take when addressing this theme are space travel, aliens, mecha/mecha pilot, technology, futuristic, androids, the supernatural, ect.
The theme was selected based upon suggestions on the forums and by the Ai-Kon committee.
If you require further information on the selection, or on what a "Sci-Fi" is please contact art@ai-kon.org
A cheerful, stylish, energetic anime girl with pink hair and blue eyes, Aiko appears on a variety of Ai-Kon promotional items, including t-shirts, posters, flyers, badges, programs, and the Ai-Kon web site.
Deadline for submission is January 21, 2012.
Click here for full details, rules, and submission information.
Ai-Kon at Comic con!
Posted by Jennah on Oct 26, 2011
Ai-Kon will be at C4 at the Winnipeg Convention Center October 28-30th! Come stop by our table for a visit and to hear a special announcement!
2011 Schedule!
Posted by Benson on Jul 9, 2011
http://www.ai-kon.org/schedule/aikonschedule2011.pdf
http://www.ai-kon.org/forum/index.php?topic=12403.0
Visit Us on Canada Day!
Posted by on Jun 26, 2011
Where will you be on Canada Day? If you are in Winnipeg, you should stop by The Canada Day Street Festival in Osborne Village!
Ai-Kon will have a promotional table where you can stop by and say "Hello!" or if you have any questions you would like to ask our staff, then this would be a good opportunity.
Enter a free draw or pick up a poster about the convention!
Ai-Kon will be at the Street Festival on July 1st from 10am-11:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more details on the Street Festival, check out http://www.osbornevillage.com for details when they become available!
Ai-Kon Art Gallery
Posted by on Jun 16, 2011
Ai-Kon 2011 will be featuring its own Art Gallery. We will be having an open application for artists. The Ai-Kon Gallery will be a quality controlled event; we are looking for the best work you have to offer!
