Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner B
With point-and-click applications and the ability to download any image in the world, how will art evolve in the future? What are the primary differences between traditional media and digital artwork that collectors are looking for? Can digital art be considered fine art?
Panelists: Scott Zrubek, Mitzi Bartlett, Julie Dillon, Chaz Kemp, Eric Osborn
Tracks: Art
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 6:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
SoonerCon 28's official opening. Toastmaster Selina Rosen will blast us all into Brave New Worlds.
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Ceremony
Friday, June 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B
Friends of SoonerCon membership-exclusive social event with SoonerCon 28 guests of honor and featured guests. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. Thank you to our Friends of SoonerCon supporters!
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Reception
Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Sooner B
Artists create a new book cover for books in our charity collection. Books and their custom covers will be available for sale in the Charity Sale. (Books and cover paper provided.)
Panelists: Sherri Dean, Jerry Bennett, Julie Dillon, Kevin Hopkins, Johnnie Johnson, Harold Neal
Tracks: Art
Tags: Art Demo
Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Presentation and Q&A with SoonerCon 28's multiple award-winning artist guest of honor, Julie Dillon.
Panelists: Julie Dillon
Tracks: Art
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner B
What motivates us? How do artists become inspired? Is there really such a thing as “The Muse”? Lets talk about what makes us create art, and how we come up with the ideas that fuel our creative passions.
Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Blair Bartlett, Julie Dillon, Teddy Harvia, Rubiee Tallyn Hayes, Mike Kloepfer
Tracks: Art
Tags: Panel
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Noon | Location: Sooner B
Artist attendees may bring one or two pieces for critique. Our pro artists will give you feedback on your work. This is a safe zone, and all critique will be gentle and useful!
Panelists: Peri Charlifu, Julie Dillon, W. J. Hodgson, Angela Lowry, Rachael Mayo, Melanie Unruh
Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing
Tags: Workshop
Sunday, June 9, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner B
It’s easy to be super motivated when your art business is brand-new. But keeping momentum is hard, with the setbacks and problems that every artist faces. Our panel of artists share strategies that will keep you focused and productive!
Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Peri Charlifu, Tim Chessmore, Brenna Deutchman, Julie Dillon, Dan Erickson
Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Health & Wellness
Tags: Panel
Sunday, June 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
SoonerCon 28's official closing. Toastmaster Selina Rosen will launch us into SoonerCon 29, coming June 26-28, 2020.
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Ceremony