WETA Arts October 2022

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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 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