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Overview
Our 2026 Conference & Art Expo initiative supports Powerful Mindz Inc.’s presence at national and regional conventions, art expos, and conferences that center animation, comics, digital media, and culturally rooted storytelling. Through Anime for Education, we showcase original comics and animated works, host panel discussions, and create learning spaces that highlight Black artistic expression, the legacy of Black artists, and educational frameworks that intentionally include university students, emerging professionals, and community-based talent.

These events serve as platforms for:

1. Displaying youth, intern, and professional animation/comic projects

2. Facilitating panels on Black artistic legacy, storytelling, and liberatory education

3. Building pipelines between higher education, industry, and community creators

4. Expanding viewership, membership, and youth participation in Anime for Education programs

Our 2026 goals include attendance at Philadelphia-based expos and national conferences, such as FAN EXPO Philadelphia, to grow our audience, strengthen partnerships, and increase youth access to creative and technical career pathways.

Example Conferences & Expos

1. FAN EXPO Philadelphia – https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/

2. Philadelphia-area Art Expos & Creative Conferences – rotating annual events

Estimated Costs (Per Event)

1. Conference/Expo Booth or Table Fee: $400–$1,200

2. Staff/Youth Registration Badges (3–6 people): $300–$900

3. Travel & Local Transportation: $200–$600

4. Marketing & Outreach Materials: $300–$800

General Booth & Display Materials

• Branded Table Cover: $150–$300

• Printed Posters, Art Prints & Banners: $200–$500

• Digital or Televised Display Screen (monitor or TV): $300–$700

• Cables, Stands, Signage & Setup Materials: $100–$250

Why This Matters
Conference and expo participation allows Black youth and artists to be seen, heard, and compensated within industries where they are historically underrepresented, while positioning education as a core driver of creative production.

Overview
Powerful Mindz Inc. is actively seeking a stable program residency—a physical home that can support long-term STEAM, animation, and robotics programming. A dedicated space allows us to move beyond pop-up programming and establish consistency, safety, and sustainability for youth, interns, and facilitators.

We are pursuing partnerships with:

• Community centers

• Universities and colleges

• Cultural institutions and shared innovation spaces

Space Needs & Capabilities

• Secure storage for technical equipment

• Tables and open floor space for LEGO builds and robotics machinery

• Electrical capacity for computers, monitors, and animation equipment

• Flexible classroom and studio-style layouts

Estimated Residency & Space Costs (Annual)

• Shared Community or University Space: $6,000–$15,000

• Equipment Storage & Insurance: $1,500–$3,000

• Facility Access Fees / Utilities Contribution: $2,000–$5,000

Why This Matters
A permanent residency transforms our work from short-term exposure to long-term skill development, giving youth and emerging artists a dependable environment to learn, create, and collaborate.

Overview
This initiative supports the full production pipeline of animation and comic book creation—ensuring youth, interns, and contracted artists have access to the tools, training, and compensation needed to produce high-quality work.

Funds directly support:

• Software and hardware for animation and comic production

• Paid internships for youth and university students

• Compensation for contracted Black artists and educators

• Production of original Anime for Education comics and animated media

This work intentionally contributes to the Black artistic socioeconomic ecosystem, addressing systemic financial exclusion by paying artists fairly and building paid pathways into creative industries.

Estimated Production Costs (Annual)

• Animation & Design Software Licenses: $2,000–$4,000

• Computers, Tablets & Drawing Displays: $6,000–$12,000

• Audio, Editing & Rendering Equipment: $1,500–$3,000

• Youth & Intern Stipends: $10,000–$25,000

• Contracted Artist & Educator Compensation: $8,000–$20,000

Why This Matters
By funding production and paying creators, donors directly invest in economic justice, cultural preservation, and workforce readiness, ensuring Black stories are told by Black creators—without exploitation.