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HIGH SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN'S
PREMIER POP CULTURE EVENT
April 25-26, 2026
View the FanfaireNYC 2025 Program
Sunday program
April 6, 2025
Click on each frame for a description of each panel.
3D Printing Cosplay | Talk + Demonstration
3D Printing Explained: A Panel and Demonstration. Join Ben Mather and Lexy Kary for a discussion and live demonstration of 3D printing technology.
[Art + Design] Carving Out Your Own Career Path
Artists and designers reveal how they find value in life's diverse experiences, transforming seemingly unrelated skills into career fuel. Discover how they've embraced pivots and unexpected opportunities, demonstrating that the creative path is rarely a straight line.
Fashion Illustration Tutorial
Tricks and Techniques. Learn the secrets of capturing live fashion with expert demonstrations and practical tips.
When This Landscape Speaks to You | How Landscape Architects Build Stories and Characters into Spaces
Crafting Stories and Characters in Designed Spaces. Discover how landscape architects weave stories and create distinct character within outdoor environments, transforming spaces into experiences.
Alumni Association From A&D to AI | The Future of Creativity
Alumni Perspectives on Industry Transformation. Hear firsthand from A&D alumni about their career journeys and how AI is changing the creative world.
BIG Graphic Design
Asya Blue and Joann Hill talk about graphic design projects, large and small, making a BIG impact.
Illustration - Children's Books
Anna Raff and Joann Hill talk about the process of writing and illustrating children's books
Cartooning How to | Demonstration + Techniques
Draw Like a Pro: Cartooning Techniques and Live Demonstration.
Pokemon in the US!
Meet the art director behind Pokemon and how Pokemon came to the US! Waldo Cabrera talks about this process and the work he put into making it happen.
People's Choice Cosplay Contest
Go EXTRA! The People's Choice Cosplay Contest is here! Show us your most fabulous cosplay and capture the essence of your character. Couples and groups, bring it on!
Comics are the Best Way to Tell a Story!
Hear from creators why comics are the most effective and dynamic way to tell a story.
Creative Currency
Artists and designers discuss the value of creative work and professional practice. They give practical advice on how to negotiate project scope, fees and deadlines while keeping your work protected.
All panels and workshops are included with your FanfaireNYC admission ticket.
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FanfaireNYC 2026.
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