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Cosplay guest judge

Thank you for your interest in being a Cosplay Guest Judge at RIAC 2026! As a Cosplay Guest Judge, you will not only be a Cosplay Guest for RIAC 2026, but also a judge for the Masquerade.

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Please take a moment to review our Security, Safety, and Wellness Guidelines and the following Cosplay Guest Judge Guidelines, Expectations and Compensation before submitting your Cosplay Guest Judge Application. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cosplay@alteredrealityentertainment.com.

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Rules & Guidelines

  • We are accepting submissions through April 3, 2026.

  • You must be at least 18 years old as of June 5, 2026.

  • (4) Cosplay Guest Judges will be selected.

  • We are looking for Cosplay Guest Judges with both experience in building cosplays and participating as a contestant in aMasquerade. Ideally, in both Craftsmanship and Performance categories.

  • RIAC is a family-friendly convention and as a Cosplay Guest Judge, your cosplays should be family-friendly.

  • You will receive a confirmation after submitting your application. If you do not, please reach out to Cosplay@alteredrealityentertainment.com

  • You will be contacted regarding your application status by April 30, 2026.

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Expectations

  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner. As a Cosplay Guest Judge, you are representing RIAC 2026.

  • Be in cosplay during convention hours; including but not limited to the Masquerade. Convention hours are 9 am - 7 pm EST on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and 9 am - 5 pm EST on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

  • Use your table to promote your own cosplay, and any products being sold at your table should be items pertaining to your cosplay.

  • Engage attendees while at your table.

  • Promotions of other events and/or conventions is not allowed.

  • Cosplays worn and any products sold should be family friendly.

  • Have someone at your table in cosplay at all times during convention hours.

  • Display a cosplay made by you on the mannequin near your table during convention hours.

  • Set up your table and mannequin on Friday evening, June 5, 2026 and/or by 8:30 am EST on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

  • Pre-judge the Craftsmanship category for the Masquerade. Saturday, June 6, 2026. Time TBD. 3-hour commitment.

  • Judge the Masquerade. Saturday, June 6, 2026. Time TBD. 3-hour commitment.

  • Promote your selection as a Cosplay Guest Judge and RIAC 2026 on your social media channels.

  • Participate in the Masquerade Cosplay Guest Judge Feedback Panel on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Time TBD. 1-hour commitment.

 

Compensation

  • (2) all-weekend passes.

  • A cosplay guest table with accompanying space and mannequin for cosplay display.

  • A hotel room in the hotel adjacent to the convention for 2 nights (Friday, June 5, 2026 and Saturday, June 7, 2026). You will share a room with another Cosplay Guest Judge and have your own bed.

  • Promotion via the RIAC website and social media channels.

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​Guest Judge Application

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