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We’re assembling a talented team of guests, artists and creators from far and wide to bring you a SkasdiCon you’ll never forget. Stay tuned right here for more info and announcements about who will be at SkasdiCon 2023!
Meet Nathalie Standingcloud, our SkasdiCon ‘22 Special Guest. An Oklahoma native, Standingcloud is a member of the Cherokee Nation, representing her matrilineal Salish/Wenatchi tribes, and her patrilineal Cherokee/Creek tribes. As an artist, actor, and model, she likes to challenge her creativity in different mediums. Her works include graphic design, mural paintings, and permanent body art. Nathalie’s artistic style is influenced by her love of 90s pop culture mixed with traditional stories. She currently works as a licensed tattoo artist at Inkjunkys in Tulsa where she draws inspiration from her clients’ heritage or Southeastern patterns, Cherokee culture and syllabary to create unique ink. She’s performed in theatre productions across the country, and the TV series “Reservation Dogs.”
We have a very exciting, talented group of judges for our SkasdiCon cosplay contest. Check out the skilled artists lending their expertise to the competition this year!
Johnnie Diacon is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma (Mvskoke), Thlopthlocco Tribal Town (Raprakko Etvlwa), and he is Deer Clan (Ecovlke). He’s also a noted artist with nearly 40 years of experience, known for his recent graphic novel work, which includes “Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers Volume 1” and “Chilocco Indian School A Generational Story.” Johnnie’s work also appears in the FX series “Reservation Dogs.” He is a graduate of Bacone College in Muskogee, OK and the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
Art has been a lifelong passion and pursuit for Cherokee Nation citizen and artist Kindra Swafford. Her work draws inspiration from comics, animated films and video games as well as from the art of Robert Henri and Gustav Klimt. Swafford’s art features vivid colors and playful compositions, particularly in watercolor. She honed her craft in Northeastern State University’s art program and is an active member of the Arts Council of Tahlequah, Inkslingers of Tulsa, OVAC, and SEIAA.
As a child, playing dress-up and crafting swords from yardsticks fanned a flame that made Paige Redbird the Cherokee cosplayer and leatherworker she is today. Through her creativity, she melds elements of her Cherokee heritage into her work. Her hope is that her artistry will allow her to continue learning and connecting with her people. By doing so, she believes she can educate the modern Cosplay community about Indigenous representation.
Their Indigenous games and art feature a wide array of styles, forms and themes including Indigenous Pop Art, Pop Culture, Game Design, Sci-fi and Fantasy.
KreativeNative
Kindra Swafford
Tom Farris
ToneZoneToys
Jeff Edwards
Chad Yellowjohn
Shelley Patrick Art
Callisto Lightshow
Johnnie Diacon
Mike Smith
Kimberly Baker Artwork
Aaron’s Books & Comics
Dione & Ramona Byrd
John Timothy
Literati Press
Spider Gallery
Alyssa Underwood
Nathalie Standingcloud
Micah Wesley
Buffalo Gouge
Erica Cheater
Zach Barnes
Weomepe Designs
Danielle Campbell
William Thompson
Makiya Deerinwater
Molly Murphy Adams
Alyssa Underwood
James Holster
Molly Murphy Adams
Red Planet Books & Comics
On behalf of Cultural Tourism and the Northeastern Center for Tribal studies, we are very excited to be able to gather in person once again. For all that to happen, SkasdiCon has a few policies we must all follow that are necessary for the safety and comfort of everyone. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to make SkasdiCon a place that everyone can enjoy.
Airspace (Balloons, Drones, etc.)
No devices may be flown or tethered within the confines of the Ballroom or at any SkasdiCon function on the NSU property. This includes drones, helium balloons and helium-filled products, or any lighter-than-air objects either powered or unpowered.
Code of Conduct
Attendees must respect and observe commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for one another and private property. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. SkasdiCon reserves the right to revoke any individual’s access to the event. Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their safety is at risk or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately locate the nearest member of security or staff member so that the matter can be handled in an expeditious manner.
The SkasdiCon Information Desk is located in the Second floor Lobby.
During show hours you can always find a SkasdiCon staff member or security guard at the Information Desks. Please stop by there if you have any questions or concerns.
No Pets Allowed
If you have pets, including iguanas, parrots, boa constrictors, or other nonhuman critters, please leave them at home. NSU will not allow animals into the building except for service animals.
Costume Props Policy
No functional props or weapons are allowed at SkasdiCon. Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:
All costume props and weapons must be inspected at the Cosplay Registration Desk located in the 1st floor lobby.
At certain times, due to crowds and safety issues, people in oversized costumes may be asked to leave the Ballroom.
After your costume props have been checked, they will be tagged by security, and you will be given a wristband to wear to designate that your props have been checked.
Security will escort you to the Registration Desk for inspection if your costume prop is not tagged.
If you do not want to have your costume props/weapons inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume props/weapons to SkasdiCon.
No Handouts
No distribution of any materials—including flyers, stickers, cards, or any promotional item—is allowed in any area inside or outside the NSU Ballroom, except from within a booth in the Ballroom or when preapproved for placement on the Freebie Tables.
No Bicycles, Scooters, Segways, or Hoverboards at SkasdiCon
Scooters, bicycles, and Segways are not allowed in the NSU Ballroom or inside the building. By order of the fire marshal, hoverboards are not allowed at SkasdiCon, including all inside or outside areas of the NSU Ballroom, and additional venues featuring SkasdiCon events.
No Handcarts, Trolleys, Rolling Luggage, or Oversized Strollers in the Ball Room
Please be aware that, for safety reasons, no handcarts, trolleys, rolling luggage, or oversized strollers are allowed in the Ballroom. Attendees found on the exhibit floor with these items will be asked to leave these items outside of the Ballroom.