WETA Arts October 2022
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Explore the craftsmanship and community of cosplay at AwesomeCon, D.C.’s version of ComicCon; hear from D.C.-area finalists in The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition; and meet Heather Goss, the founder of Exposed DC, and learn about the Exposed DC Photography Show, which highlights local photographers’ works.

Exposed DC
Exposed DC is a great way to connect with other photographers who take photos in and of the greater Washington DC area. You can submit your photos from December through January 2023 photo competition. Subscribe to their newsletter up-to-date information photo features.

Cosplay
Awesomecon is one of several annual conventions that hold cosplay gatherings and activities. Another is Katsucon in February and Otakon in July. Also, the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival is held on the Mall on the last two days of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. To learn more about what some of the folks featured in this story are up to, check out: Plus Ultra Entertainment, Plexicosplay, Shady Haze, Black Crystal Cosplay, and Brionna Walker.

The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today
The Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery is a triennial event. The 42 portraits selected from 2,700 entries are on display at the museum through February 26, 2023. You can vote for the People’s Choice Award through October 16.
Artwork: She Waited for Her Family from this Point in Place Artist: Khánh H. Lê, Sitter: Unidentified Woman Acrylic paint, paper, and plastic jewels on canvas 2021 Collection of the artist © Khánh H. Lê
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Preview: WETA Arts October 2022
S10 E2 - 30s
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Explore the craftsmanship and community of cosplay at AwesomeCon, D.C.’s version of ComicCon; hear from D.C.-area finalists in The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition; and meet Heather Goss, the founder of Exposed DC, and learn about the Exposed DC Photography Show, which highlights local photographers’ works.
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