Academy of Fandom!

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! Join us for a series of engaging weekly sessions over six weeks, covering a variety of exciting topics. 🎉

These programs are perfect for patrons 18 and older who are eager to explore fandom culture while connecting with fellow enthusiasts! Each session features a presentation lasting 30-40 minutes, followed by an interactive Q&A.

As a bonus, participants will receive a special pin-back button at each session. Complete 4 sessions and earn a magnet, or finish all 6 to get an Academy of Fandom Class of 2026 t-shirt! 🎁

Session Topics:

• From Beeps to Beats: A History of Video Game Music and the Founding of the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra
• Cosplay: From Origins to Artform — A Beginner’s Guide
• Librarians of Fandom
• Welcome to the Wasteland: Exploring the World of Fallout
• Out of the Margins: Disability Representation in Graphic Novels
• Slay All Day: A Final Girl Fan Party

👉 Register for each session you'd like to attend! — your participation means a lot!

📍 Location: 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States