Chris Mariano is the co-creator of the award-winning children’s book, Claire Lost Her Bear at the World’s Fair. As a pop a culture archaeologist, Chris loves to study and research the history of old toys, movies, video games, amusement parks, and anything out of the ordinary. His love of pop culture and imagination was the foundation for his popular web series, The Chris O>Matic Show, which ran for 186 episodes. Chris’ enthusiasm for the arts is contagious when he dons the famous blue jacket and becomes the ringmaster and creative coach for family events and workshops at many comic conventions.

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PAST BALTIMORE COMIC-CON GUEST
Chris Mariano
Writer
Booth K19
Claire Lost Her Bear At The World's Fair, The Chris O>Matic Show, The Blue Jacket
Chris Mariano panels and programming:
Paper Bag Puppets Creative Contest with Chris Mariano
Saturday September 9, 2023 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Room: Kids Love Comics Area
Abstract Art Creative Contest with Chris Mariano
Sunday September 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Room: Kids Love Comics Area
Paper Bag Puppets Creative Contest with Chris Mariano
Saturday September 9, 2023 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Room: Kids Love Comics Area
We supply paper bags and art supplies. You supply the imagination and voice when you create your own paper bag puppet! What will YOU create? We can’t wait to see! The artist with the most creative paper bag puppet wins prizes and the paper Art Championship belt!
Sunday September 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Room: Kids Love Comics Area
No talent or art skills are required for this contest. Just come and create. All Abstract Art Contest entries can be anything and made by anyone. The artist with the most creative piece wins fantastic prizes and the paper Art Championship belt!