For those of you who may have missed these in the art show, here are the winners of the judging and the People’s Choice voting. I’ve linked as many as I could find so you can see what they look like.

Best 3D: Beware of Dragon by David Lee Pancake

Best Fiber Art Unfinished Dragon by Hannah Swedin (this was unanimous!)

Best Monochrome Ankylosaurus by William Stout

Best Black & White The Giant Skull by Richard Hescox

Best Use of Color I Will Not Be Contained by Keliana Tayler

Best Use of Humor Magnus & Loki: Hero Worship by Sarah Clemens

Cutest Early Conflict by Kent Jeppsen

Trailblazer Award Glass Mermaid by Brandy Stark

People’s Choice Vance’s Dragon by Jessica Douglas

Judges’ Choice Copper Tree by Jessica Douglas

Second Runner Up to Best in Show Dreaming Tree by Jessica Douglas

First Runner Up to Best in Show Heart of Atlantis by Richard Hescox

Best in Show Vance’s Dragon by Jessica Douglas

Posted July 14, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention

These were all announced at the convention, but we wanted to announce them here, too.

Workmanship Awards:

• Best Use of Trim – “The Muse” Serena Doering, Young Fan
• Excellence in Skull Jewelry – “The Badonkadonk Warrior” Lyda Mae Dameron, Novice
• Queen of Glitz- “Lack of Glitteritist” Mary Ellen Smith, Master
• Best in Show Workmanship – “Here to Save the World” Anita Taylor, Dave Tackett, Jonnalyn Wolfcat, Melissa Quinn

Presentation Awards:

• Most Inspirational – “The Muse” Serena Doering, Young Fan
• Best in Class Novice – “The Stare” Nicholas Ricci, Novice
• Best Comedy in Master Class – “Lack of Glitteritist” Mary Ellen Smith, Master
• Best Choreography in Master Class – “Here to Save the World” Anita Taylor, Dave Tackett, Jonnalyn Wolfcat, Melissa Quinn

Posted July 14, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention

Westercon 68 / Conjecture 13 / Conchord 27 (“Westercon 68″ for short) will have a distinct presence at Westercon 67, July 3-6, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We will be operating a sales table in the fan table area all three days.

We will also be hosting a party in the Con Suite Friday July 4 from 9:00pm to midnight.  The con suite is in the Presidential Suite (1507) of the convention hotel, the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Center.

If you are going to be at Westercon 67, please stop by.

Posted July 1, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 68

Online registration is closed for Westercon 67 memberships and the Writing Workshop. You can purchase at-the-door memberships on Wednesday, July 2nd, until 6:00pm in the Cottonwood room at the Marriott City Creek Hotel. Beginning on Thursday morning at 8:00am, the Registration Table will be in the main hallway outside Ballroom A.

You can see the at-the-door rates here.

Posted July 1, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention

The list of confirmed vendors in the Dealers Room has been updated. We have also added a list of Hall Tables, where fan groups and conventions will be providing information.

Posted June 30, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention

You can view the official list of parties in the various consuites by going over here.

Posted June 28, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention

Help Westercon67 name our ‘Consuite’ or party suite for the convention and win a signed copy of Jim Butcher’s Skin Game in Hardcover, published by ROC/Penguin Books.

From now, until Saturday night, June 28th, you can have a chance to win this signed copy of ‘Skin Game’ by Jim Butcher, by replying to this post with a suggested name for our party suite, that includes a reference or topic related to Science Fiction and/or Fantasy.

This contest ends at 10:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on June 28th, 2014. One winner will be picked from the suggestions, and announced on Monday, June 30th, 2014 online and in social media, as well as mentioned during the convention from July 3rd – 6th, 2014 at the Marriott at City Creek.

Official Rules of this Contest:

The ‘Naming the Consuite’ contest is a giveaway by Westercon67, and is no way affiliated with:
a: Author Jim Butcher, ROC, or Penguin Books
b: Facebook or Affiliation
c: The Marriott at City Creek
d: The Utah Speculative Fiction Council

Entries are posted as replies on the Facebook Page of Westercon67. The geekiest and funnest reply entered by 10:00pm on June 28th, 2014 wins.

There is only one winner for this contest.

Multiple suggestions can be entered on a single post to count as entries in this contest.

The winner of this contest will be announced online on June 30th, 2014.

By participating, you fully release Facebook and the above mentioned companies from any liability concerning this contest.

These rules can be changed, or modified to satisfy the Facebook Promotional Guidelines and Terms of Service at any time.

The contests and giveaways from the Westercon67 Facebook Page, or website, are in no way affiliated, sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook.

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If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at info@westercon67.org

Posted June 27, 2014 in Upcoming Conventions from Westercon 67 / CONduit 24: The 2014 West Coast Science Fantasy Convention