Jirani Con

01/23/2018

Grandmaster Studio and Jirani Coffeehouse would like to thank everyone who came out to support our local artist comunity! Keep your eyes peeled to this page for more information for Jirani Con 2018!
You can also find all of the panel videos at your YOUTUBE Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMazESsF7WHMaGJO3JMptw?view_as=subscriber

Historic Manassas, Inc. Manassas, Virginia
Silver Dragon Studio.net GBee Fabrics HOMETOWN GO Arthur Kwon Lee Jai James David Willingham Oh Snap Collectables Geeky Crafts 'N More GemZoan World Black Hoodie Art Christopher Lewis Corey Robbins Design Nick Kelly (Entertainer) StudioBliz Aaron Welty Cheryl Felicia Rhoads Blue Geek Music Beltway Banthas AFSP Carmen Shamwell Mystical Smiles Face Painting Brownelegz Cosplay Erika Christie Legicity Blackbox Games Abigail Furr Benistic Studio Rockeats Alcoreza Corinto Gallery Whiterose's Art Wild Skullflower Art Randy Tyson Angel Tyson BJ Roper Odinakachi Anyanwu J. Odi Allen Laine Timothy Paul Thompson Tim Simon Lowell Dempsey Jordan Hinshaw

12/19/2017

Jirani Con Christmas may be over but our Star Wars Last Jedi Group Exhibition will be up until Jan. 16th 2018 at Jirani Coffeehouse. Make sure you come and check out featured artist Alanna Rivera Studios amazing piece "C3PO's Retirement". All artwork is for sale!

To learn more about Alanna Rivera read below:
Alanna Rivera is a half Salvadoran and half white painter, illustrator, jeweler, and art teacher based in Arlington, VA. She recently graduated with her MFA in Community Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, where she worked with Latinx students to celebrate their heritage through art.

For commissions and all other inquiries please visit:
www.alannarivera.com

12/18/2017

Check out some images from Jirani Con Christmas Courtesy of HULK Smashing Photography
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12/18/2017

Jirani Con would like to thank everyone who came out and supported Jirani Con Christmas! Thank you to Ken Moorman and Jirani Coffeehouse for making this event possible. Thanks to all the artist, vendors, panelist, special guest, volunteers and performers for making our event so special.
Looking forward to a great 2018!

Silver Dragon Studio.net GBee Fabrics HOMETOWN GO
James E. Whitley III Arthur Kwon Lee Artist Jai (Illustrations & Beyond) David Willingham Oh Snap Collectables Geeky Crafts 'N More GemZoan World Black Hoodie Art
Christopher Lewis Corey Robbins Design Nick Kelly (Entertainer) StudioBliz Aaron WeltyCheryl Felicia Rhoads
Blue Geek Music Beltway Banthas Carmen Shamwell
American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
Mystical Smiles Face Painting Brownelegz Cosplay
Erika Christie Legicity Blackbox Games Abigail Furr
Benistic Studio Whiterose's Art Rockeats Alcoreza
Alanna Rivera Studios Corinto Gallery Christian Alzona
Wild Skullflower Art Randy Tyson Angel Tyson BJ Roper
Odinakachi Anyanwu J. Timothy Paul Thompson Lowell Dempsey Allen Laine Jordan Hinshaw Tim Simon

Jirani Con is a convention where community and pop culture collide. Located at Jirani Coffee House &

12/15/2017

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Whiterose's Art will be a part of our Star Wars: The Last Jedi Group Art Show in conjunction with Jirani Con Christmas at Jirani Coffeehouse on Dec. 16th. Come see her work along with many other of our areas most talented artist.

Read below to learn more about Heather and her amazing artwork:

Hi, I’m Heather Miller. I am an artist living just outside Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. I received my BFA in Digital Art from George Mason University in 2011. I exhibit my work throughout the region. I am a non-traditional artist so you won’t find my work in stuffy galleries. I stick to casual galleries and art shows that appeal to a lot of audiences.

I dabble in many forms and mediums of art and hope that my work inspires others to do the same. I try to keep my prices low so that most anyone can afford to buy a unique, custom piece of art rather than a mass-produced piece from a chain store. Price shouldn’t prevent you from having truly unique art in your home.

In the past, I owned a gift shop, Journeys of the Soul, in Columbus, Ohio. I also co-founded a non-profit education center, Sanctuary, in Medina, Ohio. While it existed, I served as the director of the Arts & Cultural center and was the Editor In Chief of the newsletter, The Human Voice. I created some fun, and profitable, events for the center including the Holistic Fair, a 2-day monthly event featuring performers, vendors, healers, and psychics. We also held art shows, concerts, and offered a wide array of classes covering everything from art to zen.

www.whiterosesart.com

12/15/2017

10% DISCOUNT! If you come to Jirani Con Christmas dressed as your favorite character or wearing your best pop culture T-shirt you will receive 10% off your purchase at Jirani Coffeehouse Hope to see you there!

Tickets:
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12/15/2017

Jirani Con Christmas is excited to announce our partnership with American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA and Manassas Out of the Darkness Walk Chair they will be hosting a table and sharing more about how each of us can help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de.

Please read below to learn more about AFSP:
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by su***de a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

- Funding scientific research
- Educating the public about mental health and su***de prevention
- Advocating for public policies in mental health and su***de prevention
- Supporting survivors of su***de loss and those affected by su***de in our mission

The National Capital Area Chapter serves the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas. Our board of directors and volunteers are very active in our communities advocating at the national, state and local levels; bringing su***de prevention educational programming to schools, organizations, businesses, and community groups; and supporting those touched by the tragedy of su***de through our loss and healing services. We are focused on achieving the bold goal of AFSP’s Project 2025: to reduce the su***de rate 20% by the year 2025.

Learn more, connect with our community at join the fight at afsp.org/ncac.

Support & Give a Gift
https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.donate&eventID=4585

12/15/2017

Jirani Con Christmas is Tomorrow! Don’t miss out on the Christmas Cosplay Contest with Special Guest Judge Brownelegz Cosplay. Sign up begins at 10am and the contest will start at 12:30pm. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Costume” and "Most Christmassy”.

Click link to get your tickets!
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12/15/2017

GAMING ANNOUNCEMENT: Black Box Games will be demoing their game Shattered Nations Jirani Con Christmas It's a tactical card game that puts a twist on classic concepts, where the key to victory is staying several steps ahead of your enemy. Build your army, deploy your troops, and crush enemy commanders!

They can be found at www.BlackBoxGameShop.com, on Facebook , and on Twitter

12/15/2017

Only 1 Day Away! Come out to Jirani Con Christmas at Jirani Coffeehouse Dec. 16th to experience our family friendly Christmas themed comic & pop culture event!

Come out and enjoy LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES by Abigail Furr & Buto

Early Bird tickets expire TONIGHT!!! Get yours now!

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12/14/2017

Only 2 Days Away! Come out to Jirani Con Christmas at Jirani Coffeehouse Dec. 16th to experience our family friendly Christmas themed comic & pop culture event!

Join us and hear from some of our areas most engaging speakers and creators.
Beltway Banthas
Blue Geek Music
Aaron Welty
James E. Whitley III
Cheryl Felicia Rhoads
Carmen Shamwell

Early Bird tickets expire Dec. 15th. Get yours now!
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12/14/2017

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Benistic Studio will be a part of our Star Wars: The Last Jedi Group Art Show in conjunction with Jirani Con Christmas at Jirani Coffeehouse on Dec. 16th. Come see his work along with many other of our areas most talented artist.

To learn more about Benjamin and his work read below:

Benjamin Leung is an artist and designer with 13+ years of experience in creating art and design. He has been specializing mainly in graphic and web design, as well as user interface and user experience design. Currently, Benjamin started creating several series of abstract paintings that he has been selling online and in person as a passion project. His education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Shepherd University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Art University.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/benisticstudio