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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes artist, musician, filmmaker, podcaster, poet, and actor Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 23 years, Jayson has fronted three successful heavy metal/hard rock acts and released eight albums, with his most recent work under ARC Music Group. Jayson will be performing live at Imaginarium 2023! A working actor since 2011 with starring, co-starring, and supporting acting roles in independent films, he has also worked behind the scenes as crew in many film productions. His credits include sound design on location, post audio, and score writing! Jayson is also a painter, photographer, and digital designer. WeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes author, podcaster, comic creator, and magician John B. Pyka as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-faceted creative, John is an entertainer and storyteller active in several areas, and he will be performing at the Imaginarium 2023 Awards Banquet! John’s published work includes four non-fiction books on magic, the dieselpunk Tales of the Decoverse series, and the League of Impossibilists comic series! John is also the host of the popular “Back of the Cereal Box” podcast! We are thrilled to have John join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award winning teacher, performer and choreographer Safiya Nawaara as a Spotlighted Guest! Safiya is the owner and artistic director of Arabesque World Dance in Lexington, Kentucky, and she will be performing at the Imaginarium 2023 Awards Banquet! Safiya has been performing and teaching Raqs Sharqi (belly dance) for 22 years. Her specialties include the traditional and folkloric dances from the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. We are elated to have Safiya join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Amanda K. King, Michael R. Swanson, and J. Edwards Holt as Panelists! As official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Morgan Hazelwood, Aaron Christopher Drown, Molly Daniels, and M.S. Nolan as Panelists! As official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite to you explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes author, editor, publisher, game designer, and artist Renmeleon as a Spotlighted Guest! Renmeleon, also known as Ana Maria Selvaggio, is the publisher of Kraft Paper Muse Magazine and the owner of Dragonfly Press! The designer of numerous games, and a regular live streamer showcasing her art and gaming, Renmeleon teaches creative classes online, works as an editor and book designer, and serves as a consultant on various creative projects. A true “Renaissance Chameleon,” she holds a Masters in Creative Writing, specializing in screenwriting for gaming, film, animation, and television. We are excited to have Renmeleon join us for our 10th Anniversary, takingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes artist, fitness pro, cosplayer, and pro wrestler Carrie Canatsey as a Spotlighted Guest!  Carrie is a fitness professional who is also a nationally competitive amateur bodybuilder and powerlifter, having set both state and national records. A published artist, professional wrestler, and cosplayer, Carrie will be participating in the presentation of awards at Imaginarium 2023! We are excited to have Carrie join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly announces Michael J. Allen, Nancy E. Dunne, T. Lee Harris, Stevie Jo, Rebecca Johnson, and Carissa Turpin as Panelists who will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite to you explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning SFX artist Steve-o Shephard as a Spotlighted Guest! Also a professional body paint artist, Steve-o has been creating FX makeup since 2001! Steve-o’s work has been featured in magazines, TV shows, films, and numerous conventions across the USA! He has also competed in a multitude of body paint & FX makeup competitions, with over 300 awards received. He has worked on over 400+ published shoots, served as makeup director for 20+ films, and been the set designer & makeup artist on 40+ productions. We are thrilled to have Steve-o join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes artist, cosplayer, and graphic designer Jennifer Noran as a Spotlighted Guest! Known as Captain Medea Asherah of the Airship Caduceus, a highly acclaimed steampunk-themed cosplay group that participates in and hosts events throughout the region, Jennifer is also the co-owner of the International Steampunk Symposium, a convention in Cincinnati, Ohio running since 2012 that was voted Best Steampunk Convention in the Midwest in 2014! Jennifer is a prolific artist and graphic designer who has created logos and designs for such projects as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, and The Traveling Revelers, in addition to many, many others! WeRead More →