Stephen Hickman is an American artist, illustrator, sculptor and author. He is best known for his work in science fiction and fantasy, with over 350 book and magazine covers to his credit.
His works illustrated the stories of Robert A. Heinlein, H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R.Tolkien and next Cleveland ConCoction.

He will be our artist guest of honor for our momentous 6th year! 

Learn more about Guest Artist Stephen Hickman!  

Marcus V. Calvert is a native of Detroit who grew up with an addiction to sci-fi that just wouldn't go away.
His goal’s to tell unique, twisted stories that people will be reading long after he’s gone.  For him, the name and the fame aren’t important.  Only the stories matter.
You can find his books on Amazon.  Also, you can follow him on Facebook and/or Patreon.

Cleveland ConCoction  -  Authors Alley 2018

Greetings, ConCoctioneers!

I know a lot of you have been to a convention that has a silent auction before, but just in case, I want to give you a quick note about how it works in our Art Room:

All silent auction bids are BINDING!
Be prepared to pay for ALL silent auctions won.

Never bid on a bunch of art and assume that someone will outbid you on some of them, unless you are ready and willing to pay for every single piece. We keep the bid increments in whole dollar amounts (no bid increases of a penny, nickel, dime, etc.).You can up the bid as much as you want ($1-$10 or more), but again, you WILL be expected to pay for all the silent auction items you win.

If a piece has a listed “Quick Sale” price and no one has bid on it, you can buy it outright at that price, but once the bidding starts, that price is null and void. If there are any pieces left on Sunday that have no bids, you can still purchase them at that Quick Sale price.

We accept cash, check AND credit/debit card. You will be expected to come to the Art Show room and pay for your art by the close of the room on Sunday (2:30). Those are the basics!

​The full rules will be listed in your con Program Book, and the art room will always have someone at the staff table ready and willing to answer any questions you might have that aren’t covered. We’re here to help you and make your con experience fun! I hope to see all your smiling faces in our Art Room this year!

Vanessa Hall
Art Room Department Lead

Have you checked out the Art Show updates on our website? 

There will be a lot of fantastic artists both attending as well as mailing into the show this year such as Theresa Mather, Joseph Freistuhler, Betsy Mott and Travis Perkins... just to name a few! 

Check out the Art Show Page on our website to see more of the artists onsite this year and be sure to keep checking back for Artist updates. 

Interested in being in our Art Show - Contact our Art Show Director 

The friends and volunteers of ConCoction 2017 are pleased to announce Guest Artist Jeff Carlisle will be joining us this year! 

While at ConCoction, be sure to stop by the Artshow to meet Jeff and check out all of his fantastic work! 

To learn more about Jeff, check out his Guest Page

This year we are honored to be partnering with two local charity groups: Extra Life & Stay-A-While Cat Shelter
These are two very different charities but both with very important goals: To bring hope to those needing treatment and care. 

We will be raising funds to both of these groups through our annual Silent Auction, and donations have already been coming to us over the last year. 
Be sure to check the Charity Silent Auction page from time to time to see just some of the great items that you could win and support others in need. ​
The Charity Silent Auction will now be in the Artshow this year, as it is moving from the Exhibit Hall. 

Should you be inclined, we will be taking donations of food, litter, toys, etc. to deliver to Stay-A-While after the convention. 

Members of Extra Life will be manning a table on our mezzanine level during the convention if you'd like to learn more, and they will also be speaking during a short panel session. 

We also will have a LARGE partial donation of fabric in the Registration office during the convention. 
Half of the money from the sale of these textiles will also go to our charities this year! 

This year our 2016 T-shirts and Program Book feature Dr. ConCoction in Space! This work is the creation of local artist Ryan Patrick Finley and it is our great pleasure to present it to you!

Same as in past years, there is limited time to pre-order. 
All T-shirt orders are due by Midnight on Sunday, February 21st on our website and will be available for pick up in Registration at the convention. Shipping is available, but must be selected when ordering. 

This year we have worked with our vendor and we will have kids t-shirts available, but these will be on a pre-order on basis. 

Shirts that will be available at the convention will be on a limited availability of colors, sizes, and styles. Once they are gone there are no re-orders, so be sure to get yours today! 

​Go to our registration page to pre-order before Sunday, February 21st.

Good morning! 

Getting excited for ConCoction 2016? We know that we are! 

Next up in the Artshow, we have added some fantastic artists to the lineup! 

Travis the Geek!

There's still a little space left in the Artshow -
Contact the Artshow Director ASAP to be signed up before 2/10/16 and be included in the onsite Program Book.

We're getting close to convention time - so here's some reminders on the pre-event deadlines coming up: 

1) Custom ribbon orders: January 30th (1/30/16)

2) GM signups: February 1st (2/1/16)

3) Hotel room block closes February 8th (2/8/16)

4) Program Book: February 10th (2/10/16)
**This is also the deadline for ads, artists, vendors, panels, games, programming, games, etc. to be included in the book. signups after this date in some areas *may* still be possible, but limited.**

5) Mail-in pre-registration/group registration: Must be postmarked by February 20th (2/20/16)

6) Online pre-registration: Ends midnight, February 29th (2/29/16)