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Title: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on May 20, 2008, 02:31:07 pm
This is just...to try and get a few answers since I've sent so many emails and have yet to get any clarification on this topic, and I can't find any recent topics talking about this years convention artist alley! So here goes:

1.) I'd really like to get my table/badges squared away, ASAP. I've received no response on email and am just trying to figure out where to get a contract, and such.
2.) Is there an art show this year? How do I get involved?
3.) Is the alley and Exhibitors hall the same room? It was last year so I assume it is this year.
4.) I'm debating a dealers booth - What's the pro's and cons of this vs an artist booth?

I realize I should have registered at the end of last year, or even at Sakuracon, but I simply did not have time or the money. Now I do, and want to make sure they don't get sold out before I get in. Seeing as I have my hotel and trip already planned and done, and I am going through a neurotic phase of "GET THINGS DONE NOW". So =D little help? Thanks!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Jamiche on May 20, 2008, 03:04:20 pm
The only one I have an answer for you is 2).  Yes, there will be an art show this year.  Info and sign-ups will (hopefully) posted by the first of June.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on May 20, 2008, 03:34:15 pm
I can anwser #4 because it has been discussed on several occasions: Here is the rundown...

Exhibitors Hall
1st Booth: $225.00 (US)
Additional Booths: $175.00 (US)
Booths are 10′ x 10′, and come with a 8′ x 30″ table with 2 chairs and a 120-volt power outlet. Pipe and drape included.
The first booth includes 2 full passes to the convention. Additional booths do not include additional passes. Additional passes are $25.00 (US) each.


Artist Alley
Booths are $80.00 (US) 10′ x 10′, and come with a 8′ x 30″ table with 2 chairs and a 120-volt power outlet. Pipe and drape included.
Artist Alley is open to creators of original artwork, fan art, and handicrafts only.

I have heard that the Artist and Exhibitors will be in the same room. However, do not quote me on that. I do not have the official word. But do keep a close eye out as we come into summer. More details will be released.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on May 27, 2008, 12:53:52 am
Apparently your AA coordinator just told me the hall is completely full.


Um. What????
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on May 27, 2008, 03:44:41 am
I don't log on to the forums as often as I should, but a few things:

Upon inheriting the Exhibits hall from the incomparable Eric, I also inherited his reg system for both booths and tables this year. This meant that artists were allowed to purchase their tables AT last year's con. This, of course lead to many artists jumping on that opportunity, which meant that I came in to the year with the AA a little over 1/2 full. And with only 20 spaces, well you can imagine how they might go.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on May 27, 2008, 05:40:34 pm
So wait, all the tables are already gone?! :O
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on May 27, 2008, 06:52:27 pm
After giving it some thought, I will expand the AA. I will be replying to all AA inquiries on Monday, when I return from A-kon.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on May 27, 2008, 07:04:26 pm
After giving it some thought, I will expand the AA. I will be replying to all AA inquiries on Monday, when I return from A-kon.

That's good news, I've emailed the main Kumori exhibitors email and noted you on DA Lori, please let me know at your earliest convienience.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: bastett08 on May 28, 2008, 12:13:56 pm
Yeah, I got my registration last year after the con and I'm thinking that next year it would be nice to have a reserve for those who just don't have the money for the AA.  If you have been going to the show more than 2 times (like if you were at the show two shows before this current show) then you should be given like an email or letter from the show asking if you want the spot for the next show.  This is how it works at the Portland Comic Book show and it's so easy! I love going to that show because it's that easy and I know that it's a dog-eat-dog sort of situation but it would be nice to at least feel reassured that you will get a chance to have a space for next year just because you don't have the money right now. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on May 28, 2008, 05:38:55 pm
My AA contract cleared payment earlier this month.  However, for my peace of mind, and also those who got their tables regged at the last con, will there be a list available of who currently has a table and how many are left?  Thanks! ^_^
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on May 28, 2008, 06:09:41 pm
My AA contract cleared payment earlier this month.  However, for my peace of mind, and also those who got their tables regged at the last con, will there be a list available of who currently has a table and how many are left?  Thanks! ^_^

Yeah, mine cleared earlier this month too, but I was wondering the same thing. This would be super helpful. n.n
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on May 29, 2008, 11:38:49 am
I think an emailed update for all who have already table would be excellent.
 :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 06, 2008, 10:28:36 pm
Agreed!  ;D
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 07, 2008, 07:00:25 pm
And yet, still nothing. I'm sad that Eric isn't the AA coordinator! He always had updates for everyone. Esp. this close the the con.  >:(
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 07, 2008, 10:40:37 pm
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv385%2FPatchwerk%2Ffryface.jpg&hash=cec83032db1a7813477423e6355e028ad18524ce)  Methinks someone needs to get on the ball...  The convention is only 2 months away.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 07, 2008, 11:28:30 pm
No kidding!

And...why exactly ISN'T Eric AA coordinator this year? I'ma' miss that silly man and his fun time candy! =<
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on June 08, 2008, 01:56:20 pm
i did updates about 2 weeks before the con FYI.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 08, 2008, 06:37:22 pm
I don't remember it being -that- close =p. And I remember the website being kinda updated a bit more then that near to the con. Maybe I'm wrong though! But I felt a lot more informed last year, then this year. Less ignored on Email/Pm level as well. (And I'm aware of the backlog and recent email issues, those are fixed. And I'm still not getting responses.)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 09, 2008, 02:19:19 pm
i did updates about 2 weeks before the con FYI.


I could have swore you updated us at least 2 times. Once earlier in the summer, and once right before the con. ^^;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on June 09, 2008, 05:27:24 pm
nope nope, just the once. well one when i got the contract and then agian before the con (to remind people to show up)

ugh... who pays for a booth and their friends booth (next to them) and then doesn't show up!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 09, 2008, 05:49:22 pm
The only thing that I really worry about is not having confirmation about a table (or my convention registration for that matter). I know that my check cleared, but that's all I know. This is my first AA so I'm not 100% sure how it's supposed to work and it's a little bit scary not hearing anything for so long. n.n;;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 09, 2008, 07:58:52 pm
nope nope, just the once. well one when i got the contract and then agian before the con (to remind people to show up)

ugh... who pays for a booth and their friends booth (next to them) and then doesn't show up!

Woah, yeah that's pretty wack! There was some pretty bizarre happenings last year, as I recall. Lol.

And I agree Genki, some confirmation might be nice. However, if you have questions I'd just email the exhibitor person again! Not a lotta' staffers people seem to be on these forums often, so email seems to be the way to go.

( Not that I'm getting ya know...response either. Gee. And I sent a money order, so I don't even get a 'cleared' notification!) But have no fear, if it cleared, no doubt you have your table. Just keep record of it in case!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on June 16, 2008, 03:26:19 pm
I'd also really like to see a confirmation list. I was one of the ones who registered at last years con. With the switch of managers I just want to make sure I wasn't lost in the confusion.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 17, 2008, 01:31:53 pm
Still no email response. Grrrrr. And I highly doubt we'll see confirmation on the forums either. How frustrating.  >:(

Not sure if having a list like that is possible/probable. I didn't really remember seeing one last year, I don't think. Although yeah, I was kinda scared stuff got lost this year.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on June 17, 2008, 04:41:54 pm
Still no email response. Grrrrr. And I highly doubt we'll see confirmation on the forums either. How frustrating.  >:(

I understand your frustration. It's worrying to me because I've sent in my check and contract already and it's been cashed and no confirmation was provided. Earlier in the year I complained of Artist Alley complications but was able to receive the contract eventually- provided by Lori at the time. I did e-mail registration@kumoricon.org recently to see about confirmation of my attendance and if they might have anything about my table(if I got one). They promptly e-mailed me back the following day and said they would get back to me about a weeks time. All the information they could provide at then was that Artist Alley badges will again be picked up and not mailed out.

If I receive any more information I'll let you guys know.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 17, 2008, 04:47:32 pm

I understand your frustration. It's worrying to me because I've sent in my check and contract already and it's been cashed and no confirmation was provided. Earlier in the year I complained of Artist Alley complications but was able to receive the contract eventually- provided by Lori at the time. I did e-mail registration@kumoricon.org recently to see about confirmation of my attendance and if they might have anything about my table(if I got one). They promptly e-mailed me back the following day and said they would get back to me about a weeks time. All the information they could provide at then was that Artist Alley badges will again be picked up and not mailed out.

If I receive any more information I'll let you guys know.

MUCH appreciated Pinqfu. I gotta admit, I would not be jumping the gun or being so antsy if it weren't just so close to the convention itself. Or if it was just -me- having this issue, but I keep seeing that other people are as well so I've been getting increasingly worried and angry about the topic. I did not know the badges would be a pick-up deal until just now, either.

Edit-

I heard some information today from the Exhibitors Manager, that the contracts go through quite a bit of a process before they even get to SEE them. Basically, the director of Relations and Treasurer need to sift through them before scanning and emailing them to the Exhibitors Manager. I was also informed that they'd be coming in any day now, hopefully. This was not a process I was aware of. But this could be the reason why there's been little confirmation. Hopefully this info helps too.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on June 17, 2008, 04:56:37 pm
What's unsettling to me is that I was looking back to another thread about the artist alley and sending contracts and if you wanted confirmation you had to REQUEST it when you sent payment. If you send any type of payment you DO NOT request your receipt, you should be provided it. I'm lucky that my check was electronically scanned and provided to me by my bank, but it still does not provide confirmation of what I've paid for.

We'll see what happens, there always seems to be some kind of drama attributed to my visits to Kumoricon.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 17, 2008, 05:06:00 pm
What's unsettling to me is that I was looking back to another thread about the artist alley and sending contracts and if you wanted confirmation you had to REQUEST it when you sent payment. If you send any type of payment you DO NOT request your receipt, you should be provided it. I'm lucky that my check was electronically scanned and provided to me by my bank, but it still does not provide confirmation of what I've paid for.

We'll see what happens, there always seems to be some kind of drama attributed to my visits to Kumoricon.

I edited my post above yours btw with some new Info!

And yeah...that feels a little fishy to me. Although I always request confirmation, just to be crystal clear I wanna know whats going on. And whats worse? I used a money order, not a check (but BOTH payment options are available, and I do not use checks anyways). I will not get a confirmation of it being cashed and used, but I will keep my receipt in case I need that to prove I DID indeed pay and send in a contract. This table is integral to my visit, ya know?

Sadly this is the first time I've EVER had drama surrounding this convention, usually it's every other one, and not this one. But hey, if we both make it there we should go get some ice cream or something to celebrate XD.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on June 17, 2008, 05:17:53 pm
I just checked my bank and the copy of my check. The check was cashed on april 7th. So I'm assuming my contract was okay. I can't criticize the process too much as it's worked in the past, but I can't help but be skeptical of the current coordinator.

We can has starbucks :B or both, ice cream and starbucks <3 ICE CREAM STARBUCKS AND CAKE!!... that is how we will rejoice >:)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 17, 2008, 05:25:02 pm
Yeah I think it's safe to say that if it was cashed, the contract should be valid. At least I hope so! And I agree, process seemed to work fine before. Although to be honest, I knew (know) very little ABOUT the process in general, and only assumed it went through 2-3 other people before it was confirmed. I just...thought it'd be earlier on in the year. But with the big email-issue (Nothing was forwarding, or so I heard) it seemed to create mass confusion.

And...Oh god, our teeth will be rotted out in jubilant celebration. <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on June 19, 2008, 09:48:28 am
if the check as been cashed that means it has made it to me (Treasurer) and the contract has been passed onto the AA/EX manager.

I apologize for not notifying people as I got contracts from the Mail box. I will try to notify people from now on as to what stage their contracts are in. (eg, I  got the money and its being passed on to the AA/EX manager).
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 19, 2008, 11:22:41 am
I've sent e-mails to 2 different e-mails and received no replies, so either your system is messed up or I'm being ignored.

I would liked to know if the alley is full yet and I've been trying to get contact about a table for a month.

Please let me know, I'm just waiting to figure out who to give my money to.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 19, 2008, 05:48:09 pm
AAWWwwrriiiiigghhtttt - I just got confirmed for my table!

Just gotta be persistent, and believe things'll work out methinks. Anyone else get confirmed yet?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 19, 2008, 06:12:54 pm
I haven't received any replies for anything.  I've read all of these complaints and it's kind of ridiculous that we have to be persistent when we're trying to give them our money.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on June 19, 2008, 10:32:04 pm
AAWWwwrriiiiigghhtttt - I just got confirmed for my table!

Just gotta be persistent, and believe things'll work out methinks. Anyone else get confirmed yet?

Sounds like we're down for starbucks, icecream and cake!
Title: Trouble contacting Artist Alley?
Post by: StrawberryJeli on June 21, 2008, 05:39:03 pm
Headcount; Who else is trying to get a table, but not getting any response?

And if you have gotten a response, what are you doing that we aren't (bribes?)? I've been trying to get a table since April.


[Moderator: Merged into this thread]
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 22, 2008, 12:49:26 am
I have no idea, but maybe next year they can get someone who knows what they're doing and cares about the job.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 22, 2008, 01:34:45 am
Unfortunately I went the harassing route of finding the Coordinator on Deviantart and noted her after getting no response through email. However, simply because I already caused such a huge flood of notes (Posting this thread originally did so, apparently) I won't post her name here.

I was also told through DeviantArt that I was confirmed, granted this was after I got rather feisty on the topic at hand. I never once received a response for ANY of my emails throughout the year, however.

If you have not paid, or even received a contract, then I don't really know what else you can do but wait and keep emailing =\.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 22, 2008, 01:45:33 am
if the check as been cashed that means it has made it to me (Treasurer) and the contract has been passed onto the AA/EX manager.

I apologize for not notifying people as I got contracts from the Mail box. I will try to notify people from now on as to what stage their contracts are in. (eg, I  got the money and its being passed on to the AA/EX manager).

Wait a minute. Are you saying if people had their checks cashed in MONTHS ago, that it was sent off to the AA manager THEN? And that people should have been notified about this a long time ago? Because how it sounded to me, was that it took a long time to get through treasurer and Relations...I mean no offense, but it's taken one hell of a long time to GET to the AA manager if it's the case, either that or there's another blatant issue here.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 22, 2008, 02:51:02 am
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv385%2FPatchwerk%2Fstapler.jpg&hash=72d43fa475b068edf980af634d5d283a3cce6bb6)  "E-Excuse me... Have you seen my AA coordinator?"

(Sorry... Just trying to lighten the mood.  I seriously hope this gets worked out for those of you still waiting.)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 22, 2008, 11:41:03 am
Are there any other people on staff that can contact this person and get her to do her job? It's incredibly unprofessional to be unable to contact someone who NEEDS to be in contact with people and to not bother checking the forums.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on June 22, 2008, 02:43:27 pm
I sent an e-mail to registration about a week ago, they informed me of the release of badges for the Artist Alley would be on your arrival (probably on Friday evening) like it was last year. I had ask them to see if they could confirm my table and registration. They responded stating they did not have the info and they would forward my e-mail to the Director of Relations who over looks the AA coordinator. I mentioned the current turmoil on the forums and the mass confusion, and am awaiting a return e-mail about the situation.

From Eric though, it seems my table has been confirmed since my check was cashed but there is no official confirmation. As for other info, like table availability, contracts, and or other information pertaining to AA, I still have no further information for you all. If and when I receive an e-mail return from the Direct of Relations I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 23, 2008, 05:27:41 pm
I got my contract from the AA coordinator through email in March or so. It took me a month to get a response though. Currently I've got an email out to the exhibitors address about table confirmation, since my check cleared a long time ago, but I'm not sure I'll hear anything. I can't believe people are still waiting to hear back on getting a contract. >.<;

Hopefully this will all be cleared up soon. If I get confirmation I was thinking of sharing my table still, since it's my first time and I'm not sure I can fill up a big table on my own. I just don't want to bump my topic on it without knowing for sure that I have a table at all.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 23, 2008, 05:49:11 pm
This is all getting really ridiculous.

All I want is confirmation that I have my table!  >:(
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 23, 2008, 07:48:16 pm
Screw it.  If Kumoricon doesn't want my money, that's fine with me.  I'll try to get a table at Sakuracon and maybe K-con next year when someone who gives a #*$& is the relations person.

*edited on 6/25/08 by Hawkeye*
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 23, 2008, 09:10:34 pm
Just to..clear things up:

Had ANYONE here EVER received an email from exhibitors@kumoricon.org ...EVER?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Hazuza on June 23, 2008, 09:17:07 pm
Dang... I hate to see all the trouble going on :/

I want to get a table next year, but if it's like this then, then I really wonder if I should even try...
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 23, 2008, 10:17:05 pm
Just to..clear things up:

Had ANYONE here EVER received an email from exhibitors@kumoricon.org ...EVER?

I did, but only waaaaay back in like...March when I got my contract.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on June 23, 2008, 10:32:48 pm
Just to..clear things up:

Had ANYONE here EVER received an email from exhibitors@kumoricon.org ...EVER?

lol Last time I got a response from that e-mail was nearly two years ago. I've gotten no reply from anything I've sent this year.

According to her DA journal
"Oh, and for those of you trying to get a hold of me for Kumoricon's AA: Please do not send me notes regarding that. My e-mail problem has been fixed and I will be e-mailing out contracts according to e-mail timestamp only. (exceptions being made for people who sent them to me prior to today, as they didn't know)"

Can I voice my disappointment that I had to search for this? Like everyone trying to contact her reads her DA Journals?

Not that I'm inclined to trust I'll get any sort of reply now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 23, 2008, 11:08:44 pm


lol Last time I got a response from that e-mail was nearly two years ago. I've gotten no reply from anything I've sent this year.

According to her DA journal
"Oh, and for those of you trying to get a hold of me for Kumoricon's AA: Please do not send me notes regarding that. My e-mail problem has been fixed and I will be e-mailing out contracts according to e-mail timestamp only. (exceptions being made for people who sent them to me prior to today, as they didn't know)"

Can I voice my disappointment that I had to search for this? Like everyone trying to contact her reads her DA Journals?

Not that I'm inclined to trust I'll get any sort of reply now.



Geez...really? Like we all know to read her DA Journal?!
If she can't keep up with emailing people, she should step down and let someone else take over. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 24, 2008, 09:31:28 am
I think she was getting notes over DA regarding the AA and things that should have gone to her email instead. Obviously it's the only way to hope to get a reply though. u.u;

I noticed there's a vendor post further up in the forums now. Apparently at least one of the vendors is still in the dark here also.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 24, 2008, 12:17:16 pm
If she is inactive via e-mail, what choice did people have but her DA notes?

I hope she never gets this position again.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 24, 2008, 02:00:30 pm
Her Da was the only way I got any response, to be honest. If that's what it takes to get an answer...then what other choice do people have? I know there has to be some angry Vendors out there too since it's the same email they gotta get through to as well. Ugh ugh UGH.

Hazuza, it's never quite been like this before, don't let it discourage you! Keep trying, and try again next year! It's usually pretty easy going to get a table. I ain't gunna give up, I love this convention too much to do so  :-X .

Edit: I think at this point people should just start simply emailing "Relations" instead of the Exhibitors email, it's clear there is not going to be a response and perhaps going above the coordinators head is the best idea, since she's overseen by Relations. I hate to panic at all, but...it's getting damn close and no other staff has said anything on their OWN forums aside from Treasurer and Director of Programming. It could very well be possible that the AA/EX coordinator is also not getting any help or replies from other staff, so it may be time to try and get a more direct answer.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 24, 2008, 11:54:02 pm
Thanks for all your help, Neo, you tried so hard to help me out!  I will see you there and buy prints from you.  I hope to have a table next year or at Sakuracon.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on June 25, 2008, 12:01:56 am
you can try contacting her via aim. Its what i did. I do hope that legato, you try one more time. Two months to go! Good luck to you all! And stop by danmaku crafts if you get a chance.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 25, 2008, 01:05:49 am
Blah, I guess I could download AIM. I hate that we're all having to search for ways to contact this person. If you can make it to meetings, I'd say go for it. I've had to miss the last two because it's just too much to drive to Portland as far as gas goes now. I did send a message with my roommate who goes though. I'm confident that things will be taken care of, even if it takes a little more time. I've been pestering people about this problem since February/March when it took me so long to get my contract. x.x;

As it is now, I just hope I get to see everyone there. One of the greatest parts of Kcon for me has been the Artist Alley and getting to see all of the awesome talent that people bring to the convention.

I kind of replied to what lolanime said in the other thread about this, here *too lazy to make two posts*. >.<;;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 25, 2008, 01:37:05 pm
you can try contacting her via aim. Its what i did. I do hope that legato, you try one more time. Two months to go! Good luck to you all! And stop by danmaku crafts if you get a chance.

Did she actually respond and give you information through AIM? I'm curious.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on June 25, 2008, 05:53:16 pm
yeah actually. She emailed me the contract by talking to her.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on June 25, 2008, 08:07:50 pm
I contacted her through DA. I was told to resend my e-mail and that she'll answer me in a few days ?__?

Progress, but I'm still not counting my chickens yet U_U
Hopefully I get the reply and all will be well *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 26, 2008, 01:37:10 pm
Definitely let us know if she does contact you back! And if not, keep emailing >:|!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 26, 2008, 05:25:16 pm
I still don't know if email should be so heavily relied on at this point.  It really does seem like the only way to be assured to get any solid response from her is anyway BUT email.

I realize contacting her other ways may not be appropriate, but when you take on the responsibility to be in charge of so many people and are not readily available for them... then there's a problem.  Exhibitors and artists are a main event of conventions and it they're not there, then the convention is really gonna suck.  (Luckily I'm already set because I'm sharing a table with Neolucky.)

Those of you contacting the coordinator should definitely drop the hint that she should check out the forums.  I see that Misuteru has already done that!

I'm probably being redundant with all this stuff... but... eh.  :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 26, 2008, 08:29:57 pm
If anyone is willing to share a table, I will pay you for half of what you've already paid. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on June 26, 2008, 10:24:29 pm
i will legato! I havent paid yet, im doing it on the first, then going down ot oregon or calling someone down there for confirmation of my payment. I think it sucks youve had such a hard time of it all. If you want email me at friskavk at yahoo dot com. Im sure this con will rock, we just have to look out for each other. Also, what are you selling? We are selling stickers, pins, prints, and mainly plushies. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Hawkeye on June 27, 2008, 01:07:23 am
For any of you who have been trying to reach our artist's alley contact, DA has had massive problems with their email server over the last couple of months, hence the difficulty in establishing contact.  So please keep that in mind when you're trying to reach her.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 27, 2008, 01:49:23 am
For any of you who have been trying to reach our artist's alley contact, DA has had massive problems with their email server over the last couple of months, hence the difficulty in establishing contact.  So please keep that in mind when you're trying to reach her.

We've ALL been trying to reach the contact it seems.

What's "DA" by the way? Sorry if it's a silly question! And could there not be a way to have been using an alternate email instead? Is this the same problem that was talked about earlier with the emails not forwarding to Lori's Exhibitor email or is this an entirely new problem? I'm kind of confused, Hawk.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on June 27, 2008, 03:18:43 am
da=deviantart
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 27, 2008, 12:32:07 pm
I'm pretty sure by 'DA' Hawkeye doesn't mean Deviant Art, because I don't know how DA could have 'email problems' because it... isn't email.

I think most of us here now realize that those involved with running Kumoricon have been having major email problems.  I think this should've been more formally addressed though... Like, on the front page of the convention website or something.  Not everyone knows to dig through the forums to look and see what the problems are.

In case Hawkeye doesn't know... By DA we mean http://www.deviantart.com ...  The AA coordinator has an account there and people have been desperate enough to try and get her attention that way since email (even though we are told that it is 'fixed') still doesn't seem to be working.

If I'm completely off on this topic, I apologize...  This is just my assumption to try and clear things up.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on June 27, 2008, 01:44:18 pm
?_? Got a reply from her finally (and from the exhibitors e-mail too~)

Sadly, no contract yet

"I'm working on my layout to see how many more artists that I can squeeze in. I'll let you know as soon as I have permission to expand the AA a little bit. ^.^"

):
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 27, 2008, 02:43:19 pm
x.x She said she was going to expand the AA a month ago.

I just think that if email were such an issue, it should have been worked on already or there should have been a way figured out around it.  I just wish that she would check the forums once in a while. n.n;;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 27, 2008, 02:59:48 pm
I wouldn't bother making excuses for her laziness.  Whether or not the e-mail on this site is working, that doesn't explain her ignoring all comments made here, e-mail sent to her real e-mail and notes sent to her on deviantart.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 27, 2008, 03:15:11 pm
I wouldn't bother making excuses for her laziness.  Whether or not the e-mail on this site is working, that doesn't explain her ignoring all comments made here, e-mail sent to her real e-mail and notes sent to her on deviantart.

Very true! Miss L is right, it doesn't matter if her email was working or not. She could always come onto the forums (which I believe she did ONCE).
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 27, 2008, 03:31:26 pm

Very true! Miss L is right, it doesn't matter if her email was working or not. She could always come onto the forums (which I believe she did ONCE).

If you look on the first page of this thread, she was here and posted twice. She's aware of this thread.  And now in her DA claims she "Had no idea!"

I don't buy that. Not one bit. She's had these forums brought to her attention, I have PERSONALLY noted her on Da about them and how upset people are getting, she knows dang well what's going on here. However I refuse to start more drama involving this on her DA by making this comment there. I was debating on saying something on her DA journal, but figured it was a bad idea.

I am appalled. I really am.


"I'm working on my layout to see how many more artists that I can squeeze in. I'll let you know as soon as I have permission to expand the AA a little bit. ^.^"


WHAT? ... UGH. She mentioned she had permission (Or had decided to) to do this 4 pages back in this thread!...And her adding "^.^" just feels really annoying to see after all this, in her responses. It's a little late to be working on layout, I think! Cripes as long as it bloody well gets done...
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 27, 2008, 03:41:53 pm
Just sent a note off to her on Deviant Art.  Hopefully that will urge her to participate in the forums and, possibly, set things straight.

*cough*  :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 27, 2008, 09:47:10 pm
She's ignored my DA notes.  Good luck, though!  PLEASE, Kumoricon, do NOT have this person do the AA next year or we won't have ANYONE to buy art from.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on June 28, 2008, 12:20:38 am
Forget it, I'm just hella frustrated about the situation.  >:(
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 28, 2008, 12:35:48 am
Just a suggestion... But let's not get a mob mentality here, alright?  We're not getting much contact from any of the convention coordinators... Sooo... While, yes, it would be appreciated if the AA coordinator would help out a bit more... Let's not openly slander anyone here.  Yeah.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 28, 2008, 01:53:51 am
Just a suggestion... But let's not get a mob mentality here, alright?  We're not getting much contact from any of the convention coordinators... Sooo... While, yes, it would be appreciated if the AA coordinator would help out a bit more... Let's not openly slander anyone here.  Yeah.

Lol, I was thinking the same thing! It's getting a little bit hostile in here. x.x;; I'm sure people are working on this!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on June 28, 2008, 08:29:05 am
By all means, this is not "official", but know that people are working on this. I don't have details, but I was told that people are working to get this straightened out and make sure people are contacted. I know it is frustrating, just please hang in for a bit longer. ;) At least now you can say you have been contacted by a coordinator...thought I am just a lowly graphic designer. :P
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on June 28, 2008, 01:59:08 pm
thank you lowly graphics designer <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Hawkeye on June 29, 2008, 11:07:54 am
I do know what DA stands for, I have heard that message systems (which I assumed was email based) have been having technical problems for a couple of months though.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on June 29, 2008, 12:47:25 pm
I do know what DA stands for, I have heard that message systems (which I assumed was email based) have been having technical problems for a couple of months though.

DA had some note problems a few months ago but they were fixed within about a week C: (lol I've been getting notes on DA just fine, and sending them back has worked just as well)

Edit: :/ I sent her a small piece of my mind (don't worry I'm a civil person, no caps/obscenities were involved) when I replied to her e-mail telling me she had to get permission to expand the artist alley.

Really, this is ridiculous how hard it is to get a table and how little information I've gotten from e-mailing anyone. I'm going to the July meeting to hopefully sort this out in person (lol and actually get a solid answer) if I don't get any e-mail reply prior. ?_? srsly guys, come on
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 29, 2008, 05:25:57 pm
I do know what DA stands for, I have heard that message systems (which I assumed was email based) have been having technical problems for a couple of months though.

DA had some note problems a few months ago but they were fixed within about a week C: (lol I've been getting notes on DA just fine, and sending them back has worked just as well)

Ditto.

All I know is I'm really tired of excuses.  You can't have every single way of communication with a person not functioning. That sounds more like someone just isn't doing their job.

P.S. This isn't slander, considering she has SAID she's ignoring notes on her DA and wants everyone to forward her their e-mails, which they've already sent several times.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on June 30, 2008, 07:15:29 am
Well, this is disappointing. I'm trying to get layout information for my maps (I'm the convention cartographer) and I'm rather disheartened by her lack of response. I sure hope I can get info from her soon!

Time to fire off a fresh email. I'll let you guys know if I get a timely response.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 30, 2008, 01:42:13 pm
I do know what DA stands for, I have heard that message systems (which I assumed was email based) have been having technical problems for a couple of months though.


I receive my notes JUST fine, as well as sending, there is VERY little wrong with that websites communication, and there is a function to see if your note has been read. (Just check your sent-box and see, if the note is yellow it hasn't been read, if not yellow? It's been read).

Trust me, DA should have nothing to do with getting a hold of the Exhibit Coordinator, in all respects. Sadly it's what people HAVE HAD TO DO just to get a response. I'm sorry, but mentioning "DA having email problems" is another random excuse when dealing with Miss Collins. And now other staff cannot get a hold of her? Cripes! Is there a meeting coming up where this can be brought up? It's becoming something of an urgent matter as the convention draws close.

Yeah. I'm a civil person myself, and I've BEEN civil this entire time, even when being blunt with this coordinator and asking for a simple response! (To which, I was given quite a lacking, if not immature reply). LOTS of people HAVE BEEN civil. We've gone so far as to contact her and ask her to look at these forums just so she can see how much negativity is floating around due to her absence. And STILL she is a no show, even if it's VERY CLEAR she's active online.

What a freaking headache this whole mess has been, for everyone, I'll tell ya'.



Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on June 30, 2008, 01:49:06 pm
A friend has offered to let me split a table with her.  I would like it if someone could tell me who to contact about getting the ID that would allow me into the AA before and after hours.

I know I need to get pre-reg'd, but I also need and artist badge.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on June 30, 2008, 01:52:59 pm
P.S. This isn't slander, considering she has SAID she's ignoring notes on her DA and wants everyone to forward her their e-mails, which they've already sent several times.

Yeah, I'm not accusing anyone of slander.  I'm just saying we should try and remain civil...  Unfortunately I've been in a situation at a convention where I was quite upset, but civil, (even though I had a right to be because I could've possibly not gotten paid for art I sold) and the coordinators chose to treat me like crap because I was angry. >_>;;  So now I worry.

I do know what DA stands for, I have heard that message systems (which I assumed was email based) have been having technical problems for a couple of months though.

I haven't had any problems with DA.  The AA coordinator recieved my note just fine... I can tell because it let's you know when someone has read a note.  My note to her read:
I would like to HIGHLY suggest that you please check out the Kumori Con forums.  (Link to Forums)
There are quite a few upset artists on there and I think making your presence known would be a very smart idea on your behalf... so that people know that you are, indeed, trying to set things straight.


I think I was pretty polite in the note.  I sent it on June 27.  No response.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on June 30, 2008, 02:01:20 pm
A friend has offered to let me split a table with her.  I would like it if someone could tell me who to contact about getting the ID that would allow me into the AA before and after hours.

I know I need to get pre-reg'd, but I also need and artist badge.

Thanks.

I believe you could get that information through the emails: registration@kumoircon.org AND relations@kumoricon.org (Relation's manager oversees AA/EX I believe) However I do believe that badge will be something you might have to work out with the AA/EX coordinator herself. But it couldn't hurt to try and contact anyone on this list: http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=20 And ask them.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on June 30, 2008, 03:07:37 pm
All I know is that if you're splitting a table with someone, you need to add their name to your contract. The contract states that the addition needs to be done in person(as far as I remember) so probably at the convention. I can't see why you wouldn't have the same in/out privileges as the person who reserved the table once you're added to the contract. I'm not 100% sure though.

Gahh, still nothing from email for me either. x.x
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on June 30, 2008, 11:21:52 pm
I hope that everything works out for everyone else. :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on July 01, 2008, 10:02:23 am
I would like to think that someone else on staff could answer whether it's been expanded or not.  I had the same question.

Does anyone know?  It always seems like there are empty tables at the con.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 01, 2008, 03:43:00 pm
Well I got the answers to my questions from another staffer. Still no reply from her on the layout though.

I think that if you wanted to go over the head of the Exhibitor Hall Manager then you would have to email relations@kumoricon.org, but John Krall is another person who is notoriously hard to get ahold of so I don't know who would reply first.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 01, 2008, 04:06:25 pm
Well I got the answers to my questions from another staffer. Still no reply from her on the layout though.

I think that if you wanted to go over the head of the Exhibitor Hall Manager then you would have to email relations@kumoricon.org, but John Krall is another person who is notoriously hard to get ahold of so I don't know who would reply first.

Would you be able to suggest anyone else besides Krall or Collins? At least for anyone else desperately trying to get an answer.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 01, 2008, 04:25:49 pm
No, the staff members that I communicate with the most are disconnected from this process.

I guess you could try speaking with the vice chair (the con-chair is out of town) or maybe Pezzer. Pezzer is the Treasurer but he was the Exhibitor Hall manager for like, 3 years (and the last time we were at the Doubletree). He is pretty good about responding.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on July 01, 2008, 08:05:20 pm
No, the staff members that I communicate with the most are disconnected from this process.

I guess you could try speaking with the vice chair (the con-chair is out of town) or maybe Pezzer. Pezzer is the Treasurer but he was the Exhibitor Hall manager for like, 3 years (and the last time we were at the Doubletree). He is pretty good about responding.

Yeah, teh Pezz was awesome when we were there last time. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 01, 2008, 09:04:19 pm
Quote from: MistressLegato


Yeah, teh Pezz was awesome when we were there last time. 

I <3 Pezz!  :-*
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 03, 2008, 02:24:23 pm
Just a thought: Is there any way to possibly sticky this topic? I think it'd be great for other people seeking confirmation/tables to easily be able to find this thread in case they have more questions or answers!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 04, 2008, 12:47:07 am
I would like to ask everyone to wait until Tuesday, July 8th before emailing about this again. about half a dozen high level staffers are trying to get this information. Please stand by while the staff tends to the issue.

If you don't hear anything official about Artist Alley on here or your own emails then please, recommence your efforts but give us until Tuesday to get the answers.

(as far as stickying this topic. I don't think it's going anywhere any time soon)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on July 04, 2008, 02:12:14 am
Thanks a TON for actually helping us out, Tom!  *glomple* 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 04, 2008, 04:35:01 am
Thanks for the update, you're awesome! It takes a load off of me just to hear that the issue is being worked on. <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 05, 2008, 03:22:24 pm
I would like to ask everyone to wait until Tuesday, July 8th before emailing about this again. about half a dozen high level staffers are trying to get this information. Please stand by while the staff tends to the issue.

If you don't hear anything official about Artist Alley on here or your own emails then please, recommence your efforts but give us until Tuesday to get the answers.

(as far as stickying this topic. I don't think it's going anywhere any time soon)


Like the others, I must say thanks a million! You're awesome! D: When I get there, come by my table for a gift, you deserve it. Hell ALL the staff dealing with the con deserve it!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Kristy on July 05, 2008, 05:36:46 pm
Glad to hear someone is working on this.  I'm not sure if I should start prepping my art merchandise or not.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 05, 2008, 09:38:38 pm
I would not let this stop you. Tables sometimes open up because someone decides not to show up(especially last year when half the alley was vacant) and tables not claimed by 12pm on Saturday are up for grabs. Oooor, you can see if you have an artist friend who might be willing to share with you.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ruriko on July 06, 2008, 10:59:24 am
We're planning on going to the July Meeting too to see if everything has gotten sorted out, but I really hope that everything is done and sorted in the update on the 8th from Tom.  It's getting quite close, and we still have to plan out how much of all of our supplies and ingredients we need to buy for the con.....We're going to bring a big plate of treats if anybody else from this thread is going.  <3

Thank you so much to Tom for giving it a go for us, and to all the other amazing staffers working to help get this problem fixed.  We're all looking forward to your informative update on the 8th.  :)

-//Maid Ichigo
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 06, 2008, 11:25:38 am
That sounds like a good solid plan, since the people who are working to get things straightened out will actually be there. I am sure there will be a great deal to discuss.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ruriko on July 06, 2008, 12:10:34 pm
I agree!  I hope a bunch of other people looking for info will come as well, and that everything will be shiny and wonderful.  :) 

Hope to see some of you there! 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 07, 2008, 10:51:07 pm
since he posted this in the first two threads....

This is from John Krall, Relation Director. Like I said, upper level staff are working on it.

Hi, Y'all.

Lori's email was not recognizing emails sent to "exibitors@kumoricon" for about a month. This, combined with the backlog of both Artist Alley and Exhibitors work that has to be caught up on, as well as the natural two to five week lag, depending on when you mailed your paperwork, because of having to have someone deliver mail to her in Seattle, from Portland, has led to the current appearance of the lack of responsiveness on her part. I have been working with her on getting back on track, and this should be resolved within the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 08, 2008, 01:38:55 am
Thanks for cross posting this here, Tom. I'm a little concerned at the message, considering we were told quite some time ago this email issue had been fixed, but I do understand the fact contracts must be mailed to Lori from Portland to Seattle. I understand there was probably one hellacious backlog, but...from only a months time? It just surprises me that it would take so long to get any form of response after the fact the email had been fixed. But guess I'll never quite know what the heck happened.

Aw well. Hope this really does get resolved for everyone else! And...the con's pretty close for saying it'd be "resolved in the next few weeks"! Yipes!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 08, 2008, 07:10:40 am
With everything being so close to con... Does anyone else feel really uneasy? I mean im scrambling now to get the product ready for con. Cranking out 100+ dolls, 100 chii ears, all my prints, buttons, stickers, banner and anything else for my table is not going to be easy, only having 7 weeks left till con. And im also afraid my contract is going to be lost in transit... Ugh so much unneeded worrying. Not everything is going to go right 100% of the time, but... This is madness. (sparta etc...)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 08, 2008, 07:18:18 am
Well, even if I don't have any other news for you. Know this.

The windows in the Exhibitor's Hall can be opened to let fresh air in.
You'll be right next to the parking lot so you can back your vehicles right up to the side of the Hall for easier loading/unloading.

Hopefully I'll have more news tonight.



Edit: The floor has carpet over the cement.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on July 08, 2008, 12:58:42 pm
since he posted this in the first two threads....

This is from John Krall, Relation Director. Like I said, upper level staff are working on it.

Hi, Y'all.

Lori's email was not recognizing emails sent to "exibitors@kumoricon" for about a month. This, combined with the backlog of both Artist Alley and Exhibitors work that has to be caught up on, as well as the natural two to five week lag, depending on when you mailed your paperwork, because of having to have someone deliver mail to her in Seattle, from Portland, has led to the current appearance of the lack of responsiveness on her part. I have been working with her on getting back on track, and this should be resolved within the next few weeks.

It's nice that someone is trying to get her to get her act together, but the broken e-mails excuse has been used three different times and we were told that they wered fixed.

This also doesn't excuse her blatantly ignoring notes on DA, this forum and her personal e-mail.

A few weeks is a long time with the con being so close.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 08, 2008, 01:21:52 pm
Come out to the general meeting next weekend! ;D I know several people are going to come to get some answers...plus you can check out the the vendor's hall to get a feel of the space. I know I will, if I can.

I know, there have been a lot of excuses, but I am sure the waiting is necessary to make sure all the ducks are in a row before any information is turned out the mass public.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 08, 2008, 04:20:34 pm
While this is all great and good,I still don't understand why she didn't use this forum to anwser people's questions...
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 08, 2008, 04:49:08 pm
Thanks for the info. I wish that she would come on the forum and update us at least though. It still makes me nervous that all information is coming from other people. u.u;; I'm just nervous I guess.

As far as the info on the vending arena, yay! It sounds like it's going to be awesome!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 08, 2008, 04:58:44 pm
Many of the upper echelon staffers do not frequent the message boards. They communicate entirely via email. Some of them can't go on the forums due to the constraints of their job, but can do email at work. A lot of them just don't come on the forums because they don't go online much, that still happens even in this day and age.

I can't speak for all of them, or any staffer specifically, but the board has never really addressed issues that came up on the forums unless they were notified about it in some other fashion. The board is "unofficial" in a lot of people's minds.

Just check the post counts.  ;)

In other news.... There it is!
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft16%2FTomtheFanboy%2FKumoricon%25202008%2FHotel%25202008%2Fdoubletreeoutside_02.jpg&hash=33dcc12d2cfaa560494282d8baa2d1cf10aad772)


And there's the entrance!
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft16%2FTomtheFanboy%2FKumoricon%25202008%2FHotel%25202008%2Fdoubletreeoutside_01.jpg&hash=fd0316028452a54f4391820d4c200948cde5df68)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 08, 2008, 05:56:35 pm
Tom, thanks for sharing the pictures! I am pretty stoked about the idea this year. Can't wait to see inside. Now can you refresh my memory, is it about the same size as the space last year...or is it actually bigger?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 08, 2008, 07:07:38 pm
Carpet... windows... easy access!? WAHOOOOOO!  :o

I'm excited, thats for sure. Thanks a lot Tom! And sadly I knew that staffers don't generally visit the forums, but it feels kind of silly for them not to. I mean...it's such a great place for announcements and what not! I think it'd be nice if once in a while, they'd make it a point to come to their own forums, regardless of them feeling it's unofficial or not. And arg wish I could go to the meeting! I'd love to check out the space more personally!

Also, information could have been posted on the official website, updates there are usually the most surefire way to calm down any uneasiness I think.

So many props out to you Tom. <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Cpope on July 08, 2008, 08:26:13 pm
 ???

Thanks Tom for the update.

Cindy  (Emina Tra)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 09, 2008, 09:59:29 am
Well, Tuesday is come and gone, so i guess it's time for me to present you with the last piece of info I have.

On Friday, August 29th, the Hotel will be utilizing the Exhibitor's Hall space until 2:00pm.
At 2:00pm DWA (http://www.dwatradeshow.com/dwagenpolicy.shtml) will move in and set up the pipe, drape, tables, and chairs for us. Once they are done, then and only then can the vendors and artist move in and begin setting up their individual booths.
I do not currently have an estimate on how long DWA is estimated to take.

The hotel's stats on the Exhibit Hall are listed on this document
http://www.doubletree.com/en/hotels/content/RLLC-DT/Meeting_and_Banquet_Fact_Sheet.pdf (http://www.doubletree.com/en/hotels/content/RLLC-DT/Meeting_and_Banquet_Fact_Sheet.pdf)
under the "Exhibit Hall" entry.

The room is listed at 17,067 square feet.
The ceiling height is a comfortable 8'6".
Their suggested capacity is 87 booths that are 8' by 10'. Since Kumoricon traditionally offers 10'x10' booths, we can assume there will be fewer booths total.

Here's where our speculation begins.
Mathematically, an 8x10 booth is 80% of a 10x10 booth.
So if we say that the capacity will be 80% of what the hotel listed that puts us at 69 booths total.
Presuming again that the lions share goes to vendors lets say that Artist Alley gets 30% of the booths.
That suggests 20 Artist Alley booths and 49 vendor booths.
The vendor booths tend to get get gobbled up pretty quick since some vendors buy a block at an end cap or all in a row, so lets bring that number to 40 actual vendors. I don't think that anyone in  Artist Ally has been ambitious enough to get more than one booth in the past so that estimate is stable.

So, with pure mathematics and hypothesis that is NOT BACKED UP BY ANY OFFICIAL NUMBERS from the staff this year or from 2005....
One could guess that there will be 20 booths in Artist's Alley and 40 booths in the vendors area.

How many of you are posting here?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 09, 2008, 01:10:36 pm
I'd say that's a good guestimate for tables and space based on the square footage!

As far as who is posting? I've counted the Artists who are seriously interested in tables, have paid, or are told they have one. (that I'm aware of! There's many more I'm sure!) Listed below are the names:



If anyone one in that list is sharing a table? I can amend that list to show how many tables are being asked for in this thread alone. That's a lotta people...yipes.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on July 09, 2008, 01:13:50 pm
Thank you, Tom.  You've been incredibly helpful and thorough.  You've gone out of your way to do a lot of things that you didn't have to do and we're really grateful.  :D  So... Gold star for you, man!

However, this still doesn't make up for the fact that the actual AA and Exhibitor coordinator hasn't been active.  Despite what John has said, while I appreciate that he's trying to get things situated, we've been told that the email problem has been fixed numerous times and she's had ample oportunity to post on the forums.

I realize that it's been said that the 'Staff doesn't come to the forums', but she has been asked several times to make an appearance for lack of any other way to get ahold of her.

I'm not trying to point fingers or badmouth anyone... But I do think these are issues that should be taken into consideration.  That's all.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 09, 2008, 05:07:26 pm
I should also comment since I'm looking to get tables...currently I would like to get 2 tables for 4 people.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 09, 2008, 05:45:41 pm
well its official that i will have to come down and speak to someone on the 19th. I just hope that fate wont bite me in the butt. It will honsestly ruin my con to the point i wont come back again. Lets hope this trek from tacoma wont be in vain.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 09, 2008, 05:56:04 pm
I'd say that's a good guestimate for tables and space based on the square footage!

As far as who is posting? I've counted 15 Artists who are seriously interested in tables, have paid, or are told they have one. Listed below are the names:


  • Neolucky / Patchwerk (Sharing a table)
  • Chevi
  • bastett08
  • OtokoNoShufu
  • GenkiIchigo
  • khaosvanity
  • PinqFuu
  • MistressLegato
  • StrawberryJeli
  • Misuteru
  • lolanime
  • Kristy
  • Ruriko
  • Cpope

If anyone one in that list is sharing a table? I can amend that list to show how many tables are being asked for in this thread alone. That's a lotta people...yipes.


You can add me to the list. I was actually contacted by Eric before the switch over and had my table confirmed (only because I forgot to put my birthdate down).

Also add one friend who is interested in getting a table - Blue Essence

And i dunno if Nekopan is either trying for an artist table or for exhibitor's space, but they are wanting in as well.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: JeffT on July 09, 2008, 09:17:29 pm
Many of the upper echelon staffers do not frequent the message boards. They communicate entirely via email. Some of them can't go on the forums due to the constraints of their job, but can do email at work. A lot of them just don't come on the forums because they don't go online much, that still happens even in this day and age.

I can't speak for all of them, or any staffer specifically, but the board has never really addressed issues that came up on the forums unless they were notified about it in some other fashion. The board is "unofficial" in a lot of people's minds.


Enough of us do check the forums frequently, and we inform the rest of the board or the appropriate director/staffer if there's any important issue. Unfortunately the problem isn't so much that certain staff don't read the forums, but that it's hard to get ahold of them at all. :( It's not that many of the upper staff aren't aware of the issues with the exhibitors hall and artist alley--it's just that we're needing to pound on the two or three people who are more involved with it and are in a position to make progress and work on the situation, and we don't have additional news to report at this point beyond what's been said. All I can add is that at this point a little more time is probably needed for all the gears to fall in place. I know that's not a very helpful answer and I'm really sorry about this situation.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 09, 2008, 09:26:32 pm

You can add me to the list. I was actually contacted by Eric before the switch over and had my table confirmed (only because I forgot to put my birthdate down).

Also add one friend who is interested in getting a table - Blue Essence

And i dunno if Nekopan is either trying for an artist table or for exhibitor's space, but they are wanting in as well.

Added! I knew BlueEssence was trying to get in as well =< She was noting Lori the same time I was, sure hope it all works out!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 09, 2008, 10:17:09 pm
As far as who is posting? I've counted the Artists who are seriously interested in tables, have paid, or are told they have one. (that I'm aware of! There's many more I'm sure!) Listed below are the names:

  • Neolucky / Patchwerk (Sharing a table)
  • Chevi
  • bastett08
  • OtokoNoShufu
  • GenkiIchigo
  • khaosvanity
  • PinqFuu
  • MistressLegato
  • StrawberryJeli
  • Misuteru
  • lolanime
  • Kristy
  • Ruriko
  • Cpope
  • Evaldas
  • Nekopan
  • BlueEssence


Add me to the list for two tables.  (Although we'll settle for one vendor booth if AA is too full).  I also had a booth last year (Studio IroIro).  Dumb me, I should have filled out the application.

If I find the application that was handed out at the end of con last year and fill it out, is that still valid?  Not for first pickings, that's for sure, but just so that I can fill it out without having to wait to get an application?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on July 09, 2008, 10:58:01 pm
?_? Just checking in, *lol still no second e-mail from AA coordinator* I will be going to the meeting on the 19th to get everything sorted out.

Though I do have  question, if one were to grab an empty table on the first day of the convention, what would the process be for that? And what would we be paying for that table at that point considering we would have already paid the normal registration fee?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 09, 2008, 11:02:22 pm
Probably the first thing to do is find the check in point for the artist alley/vendors and talk to the people there. I know from the past couple of years, one needed to check in first to get pass and secure table.

You can also ask this question at the meeting. If there is enough people and not enough tables, they put up a waiting list, but don't quote me on that.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 09, 2008, 11:49:52 pm
Added you Spaztic, but I think at this point just getting ONE table is hard enough, I'm thinking it may be pretty hard to snag two tables since we may have such limited space. And as far as contract, I think some of us here may have it still that could possibly email it for you to have at the ready.

And thanks Misuteru, hope you enlighten us on what you find! I figure there may be some sort of waiting list, there has been at many of the conventions I've attended. In the contract it states that if someone's a no-show by a certain time, then the table is open. So just make sure to get in touch with  the coordinator early on! I say just bring your money, bring your signed contract and see what happens. :D
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on July 10, 2008, 02:01:10 am
I purchased a table at the end of last year. I never received any conformation but my cheek did clear so I'm assuming I have a table.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 10, 2008, 05:42:35 am
Yeah, I'm thinking also of the people who aren't on the forum who pre registered for a table last year. We don't really know how many tables could already be taken. @.@

Ahh I'm so confused. If I have a table for sure, StrawberryJeli PMed me about sharing, so as far as I know I'm sharing my table. I just need a confirmation now to be sure. Unfortunately I won't be able to make meetings until the next one that's on a Sunday! Blah. n.n;;

On another note: Yayyy! The exhibitors space looks so great and inviting...and ventilated! <3 Thanks for the awesome pics and updates on that.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: StrawberryJeli on July 10, 2008, 10:24:09 am
Quote
If I have a table for sure, StrawberryJeli PMed me about sharing, so as far as I know I'm sharing my table.

Yep, I'll be sharing a table with GenkiIchigo (thanks!). :) After 4 months of trying to get a contract and never getting a response I gave up. I think I actually prefer sharing a table, so that may work out for the best.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 10, 2008, 05:31:30 pm
Well, what really bothers me is how many people have sent payment and had it cleared, without anyone knowing how many tables there are. (staff included). So what happens when all these paid table attendees show up and there's lack of tables to go around? Big trouble, thats what.

I highly suggest anyone who has a confirmed table (payment cleared), to try and partner up and share with someone to make sure there's space for everyone. It simply doesn't look like there will be enough tables for everyone. (I could be TOTALLY wrong here!)  These tables are pretty big, there's space for people to share for sure! Besides, sharing is a blast and good way to meet other artists :D!

Edit: Looks like the Coordinator is back and active at Deviantart! And is going to be attending some recent fair, so if ANYONE would like to talk to her person, you're welcome to look up the info here ----> http://loriofpandora.deviantart.com/art/Pink-Death-90945907 Maybe she'll answer notes now? I mean she seems to be able to do art, and attend fairs so she should be available for answers now right? RIGHT?

I am sorry if this comes off rude - But seeing how she's posting work, is active, and online and yet ignoring everything Kumoricon related is really upsetting. REALLY upsetting.

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 10, 2008, 06:23:42 pm
Thanks for sharing the info. I would just like to remind anyone who might run Lori down at the fair about the AA to be discrete about (aka don't cuss her out infront of customers and other artists.) You might actually get what you need if you ask nicely (or not, no guarantees, but at least you don't come off as jack***)

Sharing tables is a good idea for most....especially as a plan B. I am confident that there will be plenty of room for everyone.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 11, 2008, 01:04:46 am
MistressLegato and I are sharing a table!

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 11, 2008, 03:21:22 am
Neolucky, i commend you. You are my hero for taking the bull by its horns here. Thanks so much. *hug*
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 11, 2008, 01:40:13 pm
Neolucky, i commend you. You are my hero for taking the bull by its horns here. Thanks so much. *hug*

LOL Sadly I don't think I'm doing much of anything other then stirring up awareness and being paranoid as hell. But thank you either way! I don't think it's just me either, a LOT of people are trying to get attention and get answers!

Annnnd fixed the list, by no means is anything official about it, but I do like to try and see just how many people are expecting tables. Maybe give some order to this crazy mess.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 11, 2008, 02:19:52 pm
i know. :[ im paranoid as hell too. Im not s*** talking cause being impolite will get me nowhere, however i know that helping run a con event is hard... Im not an optimistic person by any stretch of the word but... :/ all i gotta do is hope. And maybe hope that someone whos already paid will share with me if i go to that meeting on the 19th in vain.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 15, 2008, 05:18:15 pm
I have been trying to get a booth since March. I would love to be in the Exhibitors Hall but if it's full I can settle with AA because all of my stuff is handmade. I would love to be on that list but I've had no response to anything that I have tried to get a hold of people. Is there a phone number that I can call? Email just isn't reliable enough. I have so much really good merchandise that I just made that is brilliant that I reeeeally want to bring there but I'm so worried. Sigh... this is so stressful.   :'(
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 15, 2008, 06:22:54 pm
I have been trying to get a booth since March. I would love to be in the Exhibitors Hall but if it's full I can settle with AA because all of my stuff is handmade. I would love to be on that list but I've had no response to anything that I have tried to get a hold of people. Is there a phone number that I can call? Email just isn't reliable enough. I have so much really good merchandise that I just made that is brilliant that I reeeeally want to bring there but I'm so worried. Sigh... this is so stressful.   :'(


I think that we're all still waiting for replies as to the status of our contracts. Some are still waiting to hear if they can get a contract at all, like you are. Hopefully there will be a solution to this soon. I know that it's being worked on. I don't think that there's a phone number that you can call, as we have all just been emailing and hoping for a response.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 15, 2008, 06:25:43 pm
As mentioned, there is a general meeting this Saturday, so you are all welcome to come and ask questions. Hopefully, then we will have some answers.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 15, 2008, 08:51:32 pm
I hope i can pay for my table when i go down there. Do i need to print out a contract and bring it with me?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 16, 2008, 08:02:43 am
If you could bring it, that probably would be good. I dunno know if there will be any there or not.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 16, 2008, 10:16:52 pm
I would LOVE to go to the meeting; if only I had sixty dollars to spend on a train or bus ticket to get down there. No such luck.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 16, 2008, 11:29:52 pm
if you live in tacoma/seattle you could carpool with us if you could chip in gas money.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 17, 2008, 07:06:59 am
Make sure that when you come to the meeting you bring a copy of the form with you.
Something tells me they won't have blanks.

Also, anybody want to get together for lunch before the meeting?
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=7169.0
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 17, 2008, 02:40:05 pm
You are so darn helpful Tom. Thanks so much.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on July 17, 2008, 04:28:26 pm
Ok, so, what do I need to do about this? do I need to go to a meeting with a contract? I think I can do that. I just need the contract to print out and fill out.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 17, 2008, 06:35:12 pm
I live in Olympia - close to Tacoma... I would love to go to Portland with random strangers! :D If you wouldn't mind stopping in Olympia; I can totally chip in on gas money as well. You can email me at flycabbage@hotmail.com if you want to talk about this some more... so we don't muck up the message board.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 17, 2008, 10:43:16 pm
Sorry, could someone email me a contract too please? >__>

[edit] nvm I found mine.  But I can email to whoever wants one now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: CassieR on July 18, 2008, 08:20:29 am
Okay, I'm coming to this discussion really late... but put me down as someone who's check has been cashed but has no confirmation. This was back in January, so hopefully I'm all good -_-  I wasn't paranoid until now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 18, 2008, 11:49:24 am
You can do that? Just email contracts? Can I have one? That would be....... SO awesome. flycabbage@hotmail.com
pleaseohpleaseohplease
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 18, 2008, 12:19:01 pm
x24 check your email. I sent you one.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 18, 2008, 01:13:11 pm
And yet, still nothing. I'm sad that Eric isn't the AA coordinator! He always had updates for everyone. Esp. this close the the con.  >:(

I'm sure he would've been glad to do AA, but the con really needed a Treasurer and he was willing to shoulder the burden.

I sure aren't ready for a job like that.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 18, 2008, 07:10:48 pm
Awww... I didn't get an email.... :'( Could you try again please? Thank you so much.
flycabbage@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on July 18, 2008, 08:38:44 pm
If I have the room I might be able to share a table with someone, but I won't know till I can figure out what my boyfriend is doing (since he may or may not be sharing the table with me). 

I hope thing will be sorted out for those who are trying for a table.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 18, 2008, 09:18:17 pm
I just emailed another one to x24; seeing if that one gets through.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: x24 on July 18, 2008, 10:03:29 pm
<3<3<3<3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on July 18, 2008, 11:35:22 pm
I got your message, and just to be safe than sorry ive sent you an email and a pm. hopefully we can catch each other!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on July 19, 2008, 12:35:35 pm
augh, seems life is keeping me from going to todays meeting, so if someone could fill everyone in on what happens at the meeting that would be fantastic <3

D: its really killing me that I can't go make it sdfksk
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 19, 2008, 01:35:14 pm
Lol, that's the same boat I'm in. I really wanted to go. hopefully someone was able to make it and represent us. XD Let us all know what happened. <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 19, 2008, 07:07:18 pm
This is what was covered in the meeting:

At this point, the Exhibitors/Artist alley is booked or overbooked. More details will be disclosed within the next two weeks.This is decide which it is at this point. This is do to several factors: a change in layout plans just received recently and two, an over distribution of AA contracts (aka someone started passing out contracts without notifying Relations about it.)

Those who paid by check and it was cashed - that is a confirmation that you are in.

Those who are still waiting need to hang in there. They were going through contracts today after the meeting and Lori took a whole stack of forms with her.


John of Relations is working hard to figure out the best plan to move forward in a what that will benefit the most. I tried to take pictures of the exhibiting place and will post them if anyone is interested.

And if anything I mentioned is incorrect, please correct me. I am just reiterating what was mentioned in the meeting.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 19, 2008, 09:52:54 pm
I wish there could be more answers to our questions but this alone is at least SOMETHING to go by, thank you so much Evaldas for giving us an update. And Lori was AT this meeting? That's good to hear! I had figured the AA was booked by now, although I am sad to hear that forms were being passed around without consent of Relations. Seeing that Relations was so involved, makes me feel wary as to how big this whole mess must be. I hope this meeting helped to resolve issues they've been having.

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Negima on July 19, 2008, 10:51:06 pm
This is what was covered in the meeting:

At this point, the Exhibitors/Artist alley is booked or overbooked. More details will be disclosed within the next two weeks.This is decide which it is at this point. This is do to several factors: a change in layout plans just received recently and two, an over distribution of AA contracts (aka someone started passing out contracts without notifying Relations about it.)

Those who paid by check and it was cashed - that is a confirmation that you are in.

Those who are still waiting need to hang in there. They were going through contracts today after the meeting and Lori took a whole stack of forms with her.


John of Relations is working hard to figure out the best plan to move forward in a what that will benefit the most. I tried to take pictures of the exhibiting place and will post them if anyone is interested.

And if anything I mentioned is incorrect, please correct me. I am just reiterating what was mentioned in the meeting.
That sounds about right from what I remember hearing.  All I can think of are small details.
The recent layout change happened within the past two weeks or so.
They are trying to come up with something that will benefit the most people for those that have not had confirmation (their check being cashed).  They mentioned a few ideas but no decisions on that.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Hawkeye on July 19, 2008, 10:53:53 pm
This is what was covered in the meeting:

At this point, the Exhibitors/Artist alley is booked or overbooked. More details will be disclosed within the next two weeks.This is decide which it is at this point. This is do to several factors: a change in layout plans just received recently and two, an over distribution of AA contracts (aka someone started passing out contracts without notifying Relations about it.)

Those who paid by check and it was cashed - that is a confirmation that you are in.

Those who are still waiting need to hang in there. They were going through contracts today after the meeting and Lori took a whole stack of forms with her.


John of Relations is working hard to figure out the best plan to move forward in a what that will benefit the most. I tried to take pictures of the exhibiting place and will post them if anyone is interested.

And if anything I mentioned is incorrect, please correct me. I am just reiterating what was mentioned in the meeting.
That sounds about right from what I remember hearing.  All I can think of are small details.
The recent layout change happened within the past two weeks or so.
They are trying to come up with something that will benefit the most people for those that have not had confirmation (their check being cashed).  They mentioned a few ideas but no decisions on that.
Aye, this is all true.  I will help keep everyone up to date as I hear more information, as will others.  Negima, it's nice to see you back from Hawaii by the way.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 19, 2008, 11:36:43 pm
I won't whine too much because I know I'm at fault for forms and not registering early, but it's one thing to know I can't get a table, and another thing entirely to not know because there isn't any communication going around.

Sucks to hear about last-minute changes though.



On the flip side, after the Kumoricon, there is Festival Japan at Uwajimaya.  I'm planning on getting a booth there now.  Perhaps if there's enough interest, we can apply for a double booth or larger booth, and we can all sell there.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 20, 2008, 02:51:59 am
I have started uploading videos to youtube but for some reason, the clip wherein Krall actually explains the situation is not working!
 >:(

Edit: There it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cLTU0n73ts
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 20, 2008, 06:47:30 pm
I have started uploading videos to youtube but for some reason, the clip wherein Krall actually explains the situation is not working!
 >:(

Edit: There it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cLTU0n73ts

Thanks again Tom, for the videos! It makes me feel a whole lot closer to what's going on and being said. Although there were a few things I couldn't understand (aside from Krall, he was loud and clear). But it was so good to hear this actually addressed formally, and hear that it'll be fixed before the convention. I will say for one, I wouldn't mind a 8x10 booth instead of 10x10, so I think the idea of shrinking the size would be pretty beneficial to people.

The only thing that rubs me the wrong way, is mentioning how the AA/EX Coordinator is receiving "Flak"...but not mentioning the reason WHY she was. There was a VERY valid reason for it, and it wasn't because someone was handing out contracts, in fact the flak was long before that seemed to happen. The reason why, had nothing to do with the over-flood of contracts, and if anything, the reason for it caused that flood. Lack of communication seemed to get people paranoid, and unfortunately the person that handed them out may have thought something was wrong, and took it upon themselves to share it with others. And saying "Don't be mad at us, be mad at that person.." is in very bad form, and came off unprofessional. People were mad about something entirely different, sadly. Although I wish they hadn't handed contracts out, since it is pretty clear on the site you need to ask for one in the first place.

I don't feel the number of contracts should have had anything to do with this. There (I thought) was a designated amount of space to begin with. You get a contract, you clear it, it's done, you keep track of how many thus far. How come there wasn't any communication between Relations and AA/EX Coordinator over this? How could an overbooked amount even happen? I'm kind of confused. Were they cashing checks without realizing the space they had to begin with? I just feel like there's more going on here, then we're being told.

And why is it that at the meeting Relations says they are overbooked, and yet Lori took more contracts? That feels absurd. They complain about being overbooked and having too many as it is, and yet have not cleared up the issue before they're taking money and contracts from people at the meeting? I don't get this. If they had counted the people bringing contracts to the meeting, I'd understand, but that's clearly not the case considering someone asked him a question right off the bat about bringing the contract and check to that meeting. If they're seriously overbooked in the first place, I would have NOT taken contracts without first clearing up who had and did not have tables squared away. I understand now about the contracts that were brought to that meeting, thanks for clearing that up guys!

No need to answer my questions, but I will be saving them for when I find the appropriate person to ask.

It is nice to know what's going on, finally.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 20, 2008, 10:37:36 pm


 I will say for one, I wouldn't mind a 8x10 booth instead of 10x10, so I think the idea of shrinking the size would be pretty beneficial to people.

The only thing that rubs me the wrong way, is mentioning how the AA/EX Coordinator is receiving "Flak"...but not mentioning the reason WHY she was.


Eh..Well I wouldn't mind a smaller space but I did pay for a 10x10 space and if I'm getting an 8x10....well I don't know. Just worries me a bit.
Would the table size still be the same? Are people going to get refunds if this happens?

I also agree with Neolucky about the "Flak" comment. She had a job, and she didn't do it very well.

Even is someone did spread the contract around wasn't it her job to turn people down if it was full or not?
She's the one who should have watched the contracts come in to make sure it didn't get over sold.

But I do thank you Tom! It's good to get some feedback about what's going on!
Thank you Thank you! <333

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on July 21, 2008, 12:22:48 am
Well I'm glad to here a cashed cheek is as good as conformation, I'm still a tad anxious about the overbooking.

I also agree with Neolucky the "Flak" comment along with the "Don't be mad at us, be mad at that person..". Do they actually count the number of people in artist alley by the number of contracts sent out. It seems like they should go by the number received and just cut it off once the the tables are all taken. Maybe it doesn't work like that cause the coordinator is so far away but it just really seems backwards to me.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 21, 2008, 01:36:27 am

Eh..Well I wouldn't mind a smaller space but I did pay for a 10x10 space and if I'm getting an 8x10....well I don't know. Just worries me a bit.
Would the table size still be the same? Are people going to get refunds if this happens?

That is a great point. I hadn't thought about it, since I think my head was more in "Compromise just to make sure I get some table space" mode, Heh! But yes, considering what we paid for, I would think if things were sized down, a refund of some sort would be fair. We'll have to see what their decisions are about the revisions and changes.

I hope all these matters will be taken into account and suggestions will be looked at for next year to avoid such things next time around! Looking forward to any other information that's provided before and from the next meeting.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 21, 2008, 05:18:43 am
The table itself is the same. The "depth" of the booth will be less. You won't have as much room behind the table.

Yeah, I don't know why the hell
All of the old guard are presenting a united front though and nobody will see the other side of the coin. That is, your side. If too many contracts are sent in then STOP APPROVING CONTRACTS. I thought that the problem was none of you knew whether or not your contracts were approved. Was that somehow wrong???

Anyway, be mad at whoever you want, it's a free country.

"We will absolutely have this taken care of before the convention starts."

 ::) Riiight.

Now as far as the contract the they took during the meeting itself, that was with NekoPan Bakery. The convention has an outside arrangement with them that guaranteed them a vendor's booth. Trust me on this one, they had been approved last month they just couldn't get the paper work (sound familiar?).
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 21, 2008, 08:03:16 am
Also, what Lori took for contracts were already been stamped and needed to be processed. These were not necessarily new ones from that day. But, yeah, I completely agree about the process and how much it epically failed this year.

I just hope that they don't choose to separate Exhibitors from the Artist Alley and put the alley in some hole in the wall.  This is a symbiotic relationship that should not be split. It may just make perturbed artists more so when the people don't come. This was apparently the case one year (before 2006).
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on July 21, 2008, 09:28:32 am
Well, I can't say what hasn't already been said, so I'll leave it at that. 

I am glad to know that those of us whose check have cleared have been confirmed a table, but I do worry for those artists who paid cash up front at the end of the last Con, or are still sort of in limbo at this point.  Well, since SJen is confirmed that she's unable to make it to this year's Kumori, and I've gotten a similar confirmation from Starxade who I am sad to hear most likely won't be making it either, I am willing and able to share half of my booth space with another artist.  I think my stuff will fit fine on half the table, which is pretty lengthy in and of itself.  I remember my own first Artist Alley fiasco, which really was my own fault for getting my contract in so late, but it sucked also because I left SJen hanging w/o a table, but I was well informed for the wait list, so I had a bit of a learning experience that year, but I was given a fair chance, and for that I was thankful.  (Thanks Eric! ^_^)  But yeah, I'd hate to see someone go through the sitch that I was in, so we'll see how things pan out and see who still needs a place to set up shop. ^__^ 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 21, 2008, 09:56:52 am
Seeing what is happening, I'm kind of glad that I was planning on having the balcony of my suite by the pool being the equivalent of the Pocky Club Booth this year.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 21, 2008, 12:18:05 pm
The table itself is the same. The "depth" of the booth will be less. You won't have as much room behind the table.


Ahh! Okay! Thank you so much for clearing all this up Tom. You're the best!
You should come by my table for some free art. *nods*  ;)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 21, 2008, 01:58:03 pm
Aw thanks for all the info. I feel much better knowing a little more about what's going on.

As for the problem, part of it was that no one knew who was approved and who wasn't. We didn't really know anything else either. People have been popping up until recently going 'hey, I've been emailing since February and gotten no response. What's going on?' That's probably why someone decided to send out contracts. Not that it was the right thing to do, but one post from the coordinator probably would have reassured everyone and stopped it from happening.

But anyway, it's great that progress is being made. Everything lately has been good news to me! n.n <3

Edit: The 8x10 booth deal sounds good to me too! If it means they can fit a few more booths in it would be great.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 21, 2008, 02:34:55 pm
These are what problems I feel were the biggest issue over all:

1.) BIG Lack of communication. That is the MAJOR problem.
2.) No confirmation for those who had paid, whether from recent, to last year.
3.) Inability to contact persons in charge, to GAIN information.
4.) When contacted, it was on an unreliable source. (Deviantart)
5.) When information was given, it was vague and unclear, or incorrect, or unprofessional.
6.) contradiction's when contact is made. Told one thing, then turned around and was told something else. LACK OF CONSISTENCY.
7.) NONE of this information was reflected on the official website. This alone could have helped avoid a LOT of problems.
8.) Instead of "We're working to fix this" it was "It's not my fault! Blame _____" No. Placing blame on the "System", on a "Person", on "Email" or something else does NOT help the situation. This was done constantly by the AA/EX coordinator, and now by Relations.
9.) Coordinator was absent? Not doing what she was meant to be doing? NONE of this would have happened if you had a professional, knowledgeable, competent, experienced and readily available coordinator for Artist Alley ALONE. Hearing that she was taking on AA and EX felt wrong, it was too big for any one person to handle.
10.) Obviously things were not clearly defined to staff (Coordinator, Relations, ect) until it was TOO close to the convention! Again, left hand doesn't know what right hand is doing. Isn't this a team effort here? Department or not, you gotta have contact WITHIN the ranks.

I could, sadly, go on for a long long time. And I'm sorry if it comes off as ranting, but really these were some serious issues that were brought up to a lot of higher end staff MULTIPLE TIMES and brought to attention REPEATEDLY and were not addressed early on. Maybe they weren't taken seriously, but if those involved would have jumped on it way back in January, February, March...things could have been avoided. I am sad that only NOW it seems efforts are being made to fix things when they were well aware of issues ages ago. We have six weeks left before the convention itself, these issues to be fixed BEFORE then? I echo Tom here. RIIIGHHHHHTTT. Should I be pointing out planning, prep time, finances, travel and logistics come in to play NOT only for the con, but for those attending it. Shoving things to the last minute will only make people bitter and angry, and not want to return.

I will say again, as I've told people many times, I love this convention. I've loved since I first started coming, and the reason why I complain as I do, is BECAUSE I care. Just because I was confirmed for a table, I refused to just let it slide. There are so many great people that want to simply BE there, it's a huge compliment to the convention. I think I feel brushed off as an artist and as an attendee because of this situation. I am of course going to attend, but now with a bitter taste in my mouth because of this.

I'm pissed, other artists are pissed. And we have a valid reason to be.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on July 21, 2008, 02:42:48 pm
I agree with you Neolucky, especially as another vendor that sold last year.  But anyway, how do I get on the waiting list?  Emailing exhibitors or programming?  Or is it just first-come first-served at the con itself?


For those who worry that being in a separate room might be bad, it might not be.  I've done very, very well at a con that kept its AA separate from the Exhibitor's Hall.  (Kawaiikon in Hawaii)  The way that was managed though, was that the AA was open longer than the EH.  So once the EH was closed, the AA was flooded.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 21, 2008, 03:07:21 pm
For those who worry that being in a separate room might be bad, it might not be.  I've done very, very well at a con that kept its AA separate from the Exhibitor's Hall.  (Kawaiikon in Hawaii)  The way that was managed though, was that the AA was open longer than the EH.  So once the EH was closed, the AA was flooded.

I've had better sales away from Dealers rooms, then being pushed in with them, I'll admit. Although I like the way Kumoircon's had it set up. I simply just don't want the artists to be shoved in some unfamiliar, hard to find, random place just to "make people happy". They need to stop trying to make everyone happy, and start thinking logically about this. In the BEGINNING of this thread, Lori said there was 20 spaces, right off the bat. (After seeing half of the alley was full from last years contracts). So from that point on that had an estimated number. Also, I believe the dealers close before we do anyways, so it doesn't matter if we're in the same room with them I think, they just shut down shop before we do.

As far as waiting list? Uh...er... Yeah. I'd just come to the convention and *hope*, I don't think you'll get a response from email, since they seem overbooked to begin with.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 21, 2008, 03:46:47 pm
 Please keep us in the Dealer's room.
Let's not have a repeat of what happened at Sakuracon.  :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 21, 2008, 05:19:22 pm
Please keep us in the Dealer's room.
Let's not have a repeat of what happened at Sakuracon.  :-\

Whatchya mean D:? cause...I sure as heck made a lot MORE now that Sakuracon's AA is outside of the Dealers room. It felt less cramped this year and we had a lot of traffic + natural light.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on July 21, 2008, 05:44:17 pm
Please keep us in the Dealer's room.
Let's not have a repeat of what happened at Sakuracon.  :-\

Whatchya mean D:? cause...I sure as heck made a lot MORE now that Sakuracon's AA is outside of the Dealers room. It felt less cramped this year and we had a lot of traffic + natural light.

When they put everyone in the little room?
I heard it hurt a lot of artist's because nobody knew were AA was. I believe it was 2007 not this year.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 21, 2008, 05:59:13 pm
Please keep us in the Dealer's room.
Let's not have a repeat of what happened at Sakuracon.  :-\

Whatchya mean D:? cause...I sure as heck made a lot MORE now that Sakuracon's AA is outside of the Dealers room. It felt less cramped this year and we had a lot of traffic + natural light.

When they put everyone in the little room?
I heard it hurt a lot of artist's because nobody knew were AA was. I believe it was 2007 not this year.

OH that! Yes THAT was pretty darn bad. The year before that was when all the artists were shoved against the walls of the Dealers Hall, and that was even worse. From Dealers hall to small room to big open space. Heh hopefully Sakuracons AA can REMAIN in that spot though.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Negima on July 21, 2008, 09:55:12 pm
Please keep us in the Dealer's room.
Let's not have a repeat of what happened at Sakuracon.  :-\

Whatchya mean D:? cause...I sure as heck made a lot MORE now that Sakuracon's AA is outside of the Dealers room. It felt less cramped this year and we had a lot of traffic + natural light.

When they put everyone in the little room?
I heard it hurt a lot of artist's because nobody knew were AA was. I believe it was 2007 not this year.

OH that! Yes THAT was pretty darn bad. The year before that was when all the artists were shoved against the walls of the Dealers Hall, and that was even worse. From Dealers hall to small room to big open space. Heh hopefully Sakuracons AA can REMAIN in that spot though.
2007 at Sakuracon was the time AA was in the big open room in an out-of-the-way area, right?  I don't think I found the AA room until the last day.
Over at KawaiiKon (the one in Hawaii) they had the artist alley and the dealer's room separate.  And I have to tell you, I have never hung out in the artist alley section that long before.  The space was nice and there were some activities and contests going on to get people in.  Also, the Dealer's Room closed an hour or two earlier than AA so when DR closed, people seemed to come over to AA.
Just thought I should share that experience.  (I didn't have a booth there, I hung out with friends)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on July 28, 2008, 03:12:20 pm
Negima - Yeah, that was the place. A large portion of the attendees did NOT find the AA until the last day, if at all. And for some reason when I asked staff to put up some sort of sign leading people there, I was pretty much ignored and said it was a hassle. Huh.

I'd like to state that I just bought a table and attendance to a new convention coming up called Aki-Con, and it took...maybe... 48 hours to get finished? Their process for Art Tables is amazing. You email, get the contract, send the contract through email for verification, they approve, then send you the link to pay them online for it, then and ONLY then do you send your contract in the mail. I think in the future, cons should ADOPT this method!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on July 31, 2008, 02:38:30 am
So, are we all waiting to see if there really is a problem with "overbooking" or what?  I also sent in a money order, and want to know if I'm confirmed to have a table.  It's frustrating, because I have a group going and they aren't registering till they know that I have a table, and I want to know if I need to get to work on the things I'm bringing to artist alley.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on July 31, 2008, 03:39:08 am
As far as I know, no one's heard anything about it yet. Hopefully we'll get an announcement or something soon....
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on July 31, 2008, 08:12:02 am
Well, I know the next meeting is this Saturday, is if you want to ask any additional questions, I think that would be a good opportunity. Unfortunately, I will be out of town earning money this weekend, so I won't be able to give you any quick information, but Tomthefanboy is good about sharing information.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on July 31, 2008, 11:17:23 pm
Well, I know the next meeting is this Saturday, is if you want to ask any additional questions, I think that would be a good opportunity. Unfortunately, I will be out of town earning money this weekend, so I won't be able to give you any quick information, but Tomthefanboy is good about sharing information.

d :D b
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: JeffT on August 01, 2008, 02:55:43 am
Well, I know the next meeting is this Saturday, is if you want to ask any additional questions, I think that would be a good opportunity. Unfortunately, I will be out of town earning money this weekend, so I won't be able to give you any quick information, but Tomthefanboy is good about sharing information.

Actually, the meeting is Sunday, August 3!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 01, 2008, 08:13:49 am
Oops, thanks. :P The next meeting is on SUNDAY. So all you artists who have questions or haven't checked out where the exhibitor's hall is, should come if you can.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 01, 2008, 02:13:16 pm
I know how this could all be solved.
I keep telling them that the parking garage at the doubletree has a basement level that would work just as well as last year's but nobody listens to me!  :P
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 01, 2008, 09:55:49 pm
I know how this could all be solved.
I keep telling them that the parking garage at the doubletree has a basement level that would work just as well as last year's but nobody listens to me!  :P

I don't know if I'd wanna be in a garage again, it was so ridiculously hot in there, it was uncomfortable to draw in there sometimes.  Though I may not complain if that means I can still have my table.

I heard somewhere that the coordinator has overbooked by 12 tables, is this true, and if so, will I be getting a full refund if I do not have a table?  In the contract it states that cancelled tables get a full refund (minus $20, I'm assuming for a fee) but this wasn't my fault, so I would really like a refund in full if this is true.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 01, 2008, 10:46:14 pm
XD If the garage will be comfortable I think it's a good idea. Last year the dealers room was a little scary and claustrophobic because it was in the parking garage (to me anyway). If it's not going to be too hot or too dark it would probably be great though!

Ouch, 12 tables over is a lot. I hope it's not really that many. I think the contract probably only means that if you cancel you need to pay the fee. I don't see why you would be charged for something that wasn't your fault.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on August 02, 2008, 08:36:32 am
Well this is interesting, people who still have sent money and contracts in have not received confirmation? I received my official e-mail confirmation from Lori stating that I had my table and I was confirmed for the AA and the convention. I'm still perplexed that she has either not responded to other requests at all or... I don't know what else could explain a lack of communication other than a lack of commitment to the customers  :-\

I hope everything works out for everyone, I'm really disappointed AA this year totally got botched.  :-[
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 02, 2008, 10:11:46 am

I don't know if I'd wanna be in a garage again, it was so ridiculously hot in there, it was uncomfortable to draw in there sometimes.  Though I may not complain if that means I can still have my table.

I heard somewhere that the coordinator has overbooked by 12 tables, is this true, and if so, will I be getting a full refund if I do not have a table?  In the contract it states that cancelled tables get a full refund (minus $20, I'm assuming for a fee) but this wasn't my fault, so I would really like a refund in full if this is true.

I'm curious, where'd you hear that?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 02, 2008, 02:09:25 pm
Note to all, the garage comment was just a joke. Sorry.

The garage at the Hilton was hot and humid because of a failure to ventilate properly every night, it could have been a lot better. It was clean and reasonably lit in most sections.

The Doubletree garage however is exactly what one would expect from an old parking garage basement. Dark Dirty and stinking of exhaust. It is connected to the basement loading docks of the hotel and there is a near constant background rumble of trucks, deliveries, and machinery down there as the employees go through the business of the hotel. It is not a good location.

I make the joke about putting vendors (or gaming, or creation station) down there as a play on the fact that these are groups that typical get (or think they get) a raw deal and a bad reputation. Anyone who has every been down there would immediately know that the convention would NEVER do something so horrible. I'm sure that if the extra artists were put down there at least a couple of you would get sick from the fumes and the several more would probably leave the con early and never come back. Or at least demand refunds.

After the mention of a refund clause in the contract I can see why they were so quick to blame their mistake on the contract being "leaked". It's well known among the meeting-goers that there is a broad "NO REFUNDS" policy for everything else in Kumoricon. If there exists even a single contradiction of this policy every other instance where the convention is paid money is at risk.
Good to know. It's things like this that keep me watching every corner of the forums.  ;)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 02, 2008, 03:56:46 pm
Lol, that garage sounds scary! I'm glad we won't be down there. I wish I could get up there to the darn meetings to see the spaces ahead of time. Once again, Tom you're the awesome sauce for keeping us all informed! XD

PinqFuu: I think you just got lucky in getting email confirmation. I for one, haven't heard anything from the exhibitors address even though I've emailed it with questions about table status. >.<;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 02, 2008, 04:36:05 pm

I don't know if I'd wanna be in a garage again, it was so ridiculously hot in there, it was uncomfortable to draw in there sometimes.  Though I may not complain if that means I can still have my table.

I heard somewhere that the coordinator has overbooked by 12 tables, is this true, and if so, will I be getting a full refund if I do not have a table?  In the contract it states that cancelled tables get a full refund (minus $20, I'm assuming for a fee) but this wasn't my fault, so I would really like a refund in full if this is true.

I'm curious, where'd you hear that?

Someone on DA (an artist who was trying to get a table), she's friends with a staff member who attended the last July meeting.  I'm still considering it a "rumor" but that's what her staff member friend told her.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 02, 2008, 04:38:33 pm
After the mention of a refund clause in the contract I can see why they were so quick to blame their mistake on the contract being "leaked". It's well known among the meeting-goers that there is a broad "NO REFUNDS" policy for everything else in Kumoricon. If there exists even a single contradiction of this policy every other instance where the convention is paid money is at risk.
Good to know. It's things like this that keep me watching every corner of the forums.  ;)

So wait, I'm a little confused, does that mean if artists who paid, who get possibly booted because tables were overbooked, will not be getting refunds, at all?  If so, that's baloney. =/
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: JeffT on August 02, 2008, 09:26:47 pm
I'm not speaking for Relations regarding the Artist Alley and Exhibitors hall issues but we don't have an official overarching "no refunds" policy except for ordinary attendee and staff registrations to enter the con because you later decided you didn't want to or can't attend, or if you are changing your status. There is no overarching policy here that limits how we will handle the Artist Alley or Exhibitors hall issues.

(Sorry I can't say more--I am waiting on word for Relations--but I didn't want this rumor to get out of control.)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 02, 2008, 10:40:28 pm
I'm not speaking for Relations regarding the Artist Alley and Exhibitors hall issues but we don't have an official overarching "no refunds" policy except for ordinary attendee and staff registrations to enter the con because you later decided you didn't want to or can't attend, or if you are changing your status. There is no overarching policy here that limits how we will handle the Artist Alley or Exhibitors hall issues.

(Sorry I can't say more--I am waiting on word for Relations--but I didn't want this rumor to get out of control.)

You see? That contract wording becoming public RETROACTIVELY destroyed the aegis of no refunds!
LOL
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: JeffT on August 02, 2008, 10:59:40 pm
I'm not speaking for Relations regarding the Artist Alley and Exhibitors hall issues but we don't have an official overarching "no refunds" policy except for ordinary attendee and staff registrations to enter the con because you later decided you didn't want to or can't attend, or if you are changing your status. There is no overarching policy here that limits how we will handle the Artist Alley or Exhibitors hall issues.

(Sorry I can't say more--I am waiting on word for Relations--but I didn't want this rumor to get out of control.)

You see? That contract wording becoming public RETROACTIVELY destroyed the aegis of no refunds!
LOL

You're reading too much into my post. I'm not setting any policy here, just controlling a rumor.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 04, 2008, 11:05:24 am
After taking a few minutes to sit and think about the whole "overbooking" ordeal...I wanted to state that I don't think it's entirely the leaks fault. Because it felt like there were so many in the first place, not to mention previous attendees from last year having contracts. And to blame it completely on a leak of contracts and not on their own incompetence, is absurd. I think it's a huge mixture of problems (As stated long before this post), and I want AA/EX coordinator and Relations to own up to it. I'm tired of hearing blame being placed on something/someone else, and no responsibility taken for this problem. Being told "We'll work on it, it's gonna be fixed in the next few weeks." Is...well...no. Just no.

They need to not waste time searching for which contracts were leaked ones, and take a look at the DATE of each one, and make a cut off point. It'll suck, I understand, for those coming into getting a table late in the game. And they NEED to give refunds for those of us that sent money in, but were never given a table. No if's, and's or but's. There HAS to be a refund involved - Because if better communication regarding a AA/EX list had been given, then this would have never happened. I'm still boggling over how in the world you can overbook something so close to the convention itself.

Still no other news, anyone?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on August 04, 2008, 12:05:46 pm
I went to the meeting yesterday. Neither of the coordinators were present, and the staff had nothing to add.  Side note: for those who want to sell stuff, the Print Shop and Art Show are also options.  http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=7157.0


And I'm really sorry to say this Tom; you're a really cool guy and all, but off and on I kind of feel that what you have to say sometimes makes the situation worse.  I know you're clarifying that what you say is just speculation, but it seems like people take your word for what's going to happen, and then run with it.  I don't really know how to say this >___>;;  But thank you for your work.

What we need is the coordinators to come out and give a status report; has anyone at all (in staff) been in contact with them?  Even if the situation has gone to complete hell, it's better knowing that than nothing.  I also volunteered to work as staff for them, and am waiting for a response.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 04, 2008, 01:28:50 pm
I got an email on July 15th when I needed to add Miss L on to my contract that she would send out confirmations, and I qoute from the email:

"I'll be sending out confirmation e-mails within the week, and check-in instructions after that."

Since then, nothing.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on August 04, 2008, 02:12:06 pm
After taking a few minutes to sit and think about the whole "overbooking" ordeal...I wanted to state that I don't think it's entirely the leaks fault. Because it felt like there were so many in the first place, not to mention previous attendees from last year having contracts. And to blame it completely on a leak of contracts and not on their own incompetence, is absurd. I think it's a huge mixture of problems (As stated long before this post), and I want AA/EX coordinator and Relations to own up to it. I'm tired of hearing blame being placed on something/someone else, and no responsibility taken for this problem. Being told "We'll work on it, it's gonna be fixed in the next few weeks." Is...well...no. Just no.

They need to not waste time searching for which contracts were leaked ones, and take a look at the DATE of each one, and make a cut off point. It'll suck, I understand, for those coming into getting a table late in the game. And they NEED to give refunds for those of us that sent money in, but were never given a table. No if's, and's or but's. There HAS to be a refund involved - Because if better communication regarding a AA/EX list had been given, then this would have never happened. I'm still boggling over how in the world you can overbook something so close to the convention itself.

Still no other news, anyone?

I wholly agree with this as much as it kind of leaves me out (which really just leaves me peeved at the AA coordinator for ignoring my e-mails for 6 months(I refuse to believe any e-mail was down for that long), since I couldn't get my hands on a contract until late June. Never sent it in because of the fear I would send in money and it would get lost somehow(I really can't afford to have 80 go into some black hole where it doesn't do me any good) The not sending it in is my own fault, but having to spend so long just trying to get an e-mail response :/

haha and I also attended the meeting to see if I could get any new information, only to find that it was kind of a waste of my time :/ not happy about having to drive to Portland for basically nothing. xD I guess though I'll take this as I need to register for the con normally (I've been waiting on the artist alley thing for so long I kinda feel like I've been tricked into paying more for reg xD)

lol but and answer if it is being moved to another room or not (lol like..flat answer please) would be nice before I reg if there's even a chance I can still squeeze in. If not, I guess I'll just visit people in the AA xD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 04, 2008, 02:51:18 pm
After taking a few minutes to sit and think about the whole "overbooking" ordeal...I wanted to state that I don't think it's entirely the leaks fault. Because it felt like there were so many in the first place, not to mention previous attendees from last year having contracts. And to blame it completely on a leak of contracts and not on their own incompetence, is absurd. I think it's a huge mixture of problems (As stated long before this post), and I want AA/EX coordinator and Relations to own up to it. I'm tired of hearing blame being placed on something/someone else, and no responsibility taken for this problem. Being told "We'll work on it, it's gonna be fixed in the next few weeks." Is...well...no. Just no.

They need to not waste time searching for which contracts were leaked ones, and take a look at the DATE of each one, and make a cut off point. It'll suck, I understand, for those coming into getting a table late in the game. And they NEED to give refunds for those of us that sent money in, but were never given a table. No if's, and's or but's. There HAS to be a refund involved - Because if better communication regarding a AA/EX list had been given, then this would have never happened. I'm still boggling over how in the world you can overbook something so close to the convention itself.

Still no other news, anyone?

I wholly agree with this as much as it kind of leaves me out (which really just leaves me peeved at the AA coordinator for ignoring my e-mails for 6 months(I refuse to believe any e-mail was down for that long), since I couldn't get my hands on a contract until late June. Never sent it in because of the fear I would send in money and it would get lost somehow(I really can't afford to have 80 go into some black hole where it doesn't do me any good) The not sending it in is my own fault, but having to spend so long just trying to get an e-mail response :/

haha and I also attended the meeting to see if I could get any new information, only to find that it was kind of a waste of my time :/ not happy about having to drive to Portland for basically nothing. xD I guess though I'll take this as I need to register for the con normally (I've been waiting on the artist alley thing for so long I kinda feel like I've been tricked into paying more for reg xD)

lol but and answer if it is being moved to another room or not (lol like..flat answer please) would be nice before I reg if there's even a chance I can still squeeze in. If not, I guess I'll just visit people in the AA xD

This whole ordeal is ridiculous.  So even people who attended the meeting to get information got nothing.  We've all been waiting WAY longer that we should be considering the convention is in 26 days.  Many artist who have been confirmed and those who have not needed to know LONG beforehand whether or not the situation is handled and we have tables.  Many of us getting tables spend MONEY on getting items to sell at the convention, and most of us are just sitting here, I won't spend a dime on something knowing if I don't have a table.

Last July meeting you said it would be settled by yesterday's meeting.  It wasn't and those attending heard nothing new to add.  Your coordinator wasn't there (surprise surprise) and nothing.  THIS NEEDS TO BE SOLVED NOW.  I have friends waiting to register.  If something can't be done and there is overbooking, refunds need to be issued PRONTO.

Don't blame it on the contracts.  Seriously, at the end of the last years convention we were all given contracts (that could EASILY be photocopied) and even then, the person handing them out did a few laps around the alley to make sure everyone got one that wanted one.  We were told to hang onto them.  Maybe people sent them in earlier in hopes of just winging it to get a table.  We were never told when AA opened.  Lack of communication, pure and simple.

$80 is alot to have sent out to a convention, I for one wouldn't like to just lose it because of someone else's faults.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 04, 2008, 02:52:27 pm
I got an email on July 15th when I needed to add Miss L on to my contract that she would send out confirmations, and I qoute from the email:

"I'll be sending out confirmation e-mails within the week, and check-in instructions after that."

Since then, nothing.

Which scares me, around the 20th I got an email saying she had a table for me, but she didn't email anyone else that I know of around that time.  =/
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 04, 2008, 03:57:47 pm
Ah, this situation is just getting scarier and scarier! I'm really worried now since we were told that anyone who'd had a check cashed was confirmed. Hopefully the refund talk is just speculation and they'll be able to fit us all in. Who knows how much they're really overbooked. We really haven't gotten too much concrete information in here, other than the coordinator needs to step up and fast. At this point, I'm wondering if we're really going to have a coordinator at the convention.

I'm trying not to be negative about all of this, but it's been a really hard way for me to start out doing AA. I was nervous to begin with, but now with only a few weeks to go and no word I'm really stressed out. It has me wishing I'd waited another year to try this. >.<;

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 04, 2008, 04:24:08 pm
Ah, this situation is just getting scarier and scarier! I'm really worried now since we were told that anyone who'd had a check cashed was confirmed. Hopefully the refund talk is just speculation and they'll be able to fit us all in. Who knows how much they're really overbooked. We really haven't gotten too much concrete information in here, other than the coordinator needs to step up and fast. At this point, I'm wondering if we're really going to have a coordinator at the convention.

I'm trying not to be negative about all of this, but it's been a really hard way for me to start out doing AA. I was nervous to begin with, but now with only a few weeks to go and no word I'm really stressed out. It has me wishing I'd waited another year to try this. >.<;

I'm fairly sure in the last July meeting they said anyone whose had a check cashed was confirmed.  The people mainly talking about refunds (including myself) have either paid with other means (money order or otherwise) or they were one of the last ones who were told tables were available.  And I think some of us at this point would prefer refunds instead of ongoing weeks of no information at this point, only 26 days to the convention. 

I hope this doesn't get you too stressed out (we're all there at this point), know that you're not the only one having to go through this. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 04, 2008, 04:31:46 pm
Ah, this situation is just getting scarier and scarier! I'm really worried now since we were told that anyone who'd had a check cashed was confirmed. Hopefully the refund talk is just speculation and they'll be able to fit us all in. Who knows how much they're really overbooked. We really haven't gotten too much concrete information in here, other than the coordinator needs to step up and fast. At this point, I'm wondering if we're really going to have a coordinator at the convention.

I'm trying not to be negative about all of this, but it's been a really hard way for me to start out doing AA. I was nervous to begin with, but now with only a few weeks to go and no word I'm really stressed out. It has me wishing I'd waited another year to try this. >.<;

I'm fairly sure in the last July meeting they said anyone whose had a check cashed was confirmed.  The people mainly talking about refunds (including myself) have either paid with other means (money order or otherwise) or they were one of the last ones who were told tables were available.  And I think some of us at this point would prefer refunds instead of ongoing weeks of no information at this point, only 26 days to the convention. 

I hope this doesn't get you too stressed out (we're all there at this point), know that you're not the only one having to go through this. 

Oooh yeah, I get it now. For a minute there I was like 'OMG what do I do if I'm not really confirmed?' I could understand wanting a refund if I were in the same boat as you guys that sent money orders, etc.

I'm trying not to be too stressed out about it. Knowing that we're all going through the same thing is a strange comfort. If nothing else I feel like this has brought us all together a little bit. I probably never would have talked with half of the people I have before the convention, had there not been problems. XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 04, 2008, 08:29:48 pm
I think I'm going to go update my deviant art now.

Are you guys looking forward to the videos from this Sunday's meeting?
The one no relations staff showed up to?

Mike was piiiiiiiiissed!

And I'm really sorry to say this Tom; you're a really cool guy and all, but off and on I kind of feel that what you have to say sometimes makes the situation worse.  I know you're clarifying that what you say is just speculation, but it seems like people take your word for what's going to happen, and then run with it.  I don't really know how to say this >___>;;  But thank you for your work.

What we need is the coordinators to come out and give a status report; has anyone at all (in staff) been in contact with them?  Even if the situation has gone to complete hell, it's better knowing that than nothing.  I also volunteered to work as staff for them, and am waiting for a response.

You're sorry to say that?
First off, I NEVER believe someone when they say that.
Second, don't be sorry. I cause tons of problems. It's my unofficial job.

I walk a very fine line between being a jerk to everyone and being super duper helpful. I want the convention to do good and make enough money to come back next year. I want to keep Kumoricon from falling prey to schemers and lawyers and people who are in it for themselves (well, I'm not talking about Vendors, that's their job). I want the convention to survive and that means that we keep everyone happy on both sides of the fence.

However, keeping everyone happy is impossible. Literally.
So I take great pains to piss people off just enough.
The best way to shut me up is to prove me wrong. Jeff did it in this thread.
Operations staffers did it on my livejournal once.
However, there are lots and lots of people who supply more and more fuel to my wild conspiracy theories and suspicious rumors.
Once there are nothing but responsible people taking care of things and clear + timely explanations for what does go wrong (I know better than to expect perfection from anything I'm involved with) then my energies can be diverted to all sorts of other things.


If I did not think of the convention's best interests, I'd still be a volunteer and NOT STAFF.


Note to certain people who probably aren't reading this:
You've gotta be staff to change things. There's no other way to close the gap. :D
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on August 05, 2008, 06:43:24 am
Well I gave up a while ago, but I thought I would shed some light here.

The artists alley was overbooked 12 tables. I was there and heard her say it myself.

And for the record, Tom. I thought you were being a huge jerk at first, but if no one else has the GUTS to be a jerk, we will all be smiley and everyone will be pushed over. Youre awesome.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 05, 2008, 12:37:32 pm
Does anyone know the times the dealer's room is going to open and close? This is, if we are still in the dealer's room or if we're going to be stuck elsewhere.  :P
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 05, 2008, 05:35:50 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
Monday 10-2:30pm
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 05, 2008, 06:50:27 pm
I think I'm going to go update my deviant art now.

Are you guys looking forward to the videos from this Sunday's meeting?
The one no relations staff showed up to?

Mike was piiiiiiiiissed!

Oh I bet more then just Mike was pissed. The fact no Relations staff showed up to a meeting so close to the convention? Is grounds to get them off the entire team. Is there any way I can lodge a formal complaint to the CHAIR of this convention? Granted I'm sure they're well aware of this stuff. This is the kind of thing that can really hurt a convention permanently, and in the long run. (The whole situation, I mean) WHY are these people still working for Kumoricon!? Can they GET someone else in here to figure everything out?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on August 06, 2008, 02:46:59 am
Genki, if it helps, I think I emailed you twice in the matter, and I'm sorry for bugging you about it. I didn't know what was going on, and right after I sent you the second email, I found Tom's link to the meeting. What a crappy situation.

From the sidelines and from an outsider, all I can say is hang in there and do your best. You can't please anyone, and chances are you'll have a few snooty artists bitching you out. As a person who wanted to be in Artist's Alley, though, once I found out the situation, I got over it. I'll just try for next time. I'd offer some suggestions for next time, but I think it's bad timing right now ^^; And nothing you haven't thought of yourself.

Cheer up, Genki, you're mood doesn't befit your name ;) It'll be okay even if a little difficult right now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 06, 2008, 03:54:33 am
Genki, if it helps, I think I emailed you twice in the matter, and I'm sorry for bugging you about it. I didn't know what was going on, and right after I sent you the second email, I found Tom's link to the meeting. What a crappy situation.

From the sidelines and from an outsider, all I can say is hang in there and do your best. You can't please anyone, and chances are you'll have a few snooty artists bitching you out. As a person who wanted to be in Artist's Alley, though, once I found out the situation, I got over it. I'll just try for next time. I'd offer some suggestions for next time, but I think it's bad timing right now ^^; And nothing you haven't thought of yourself.

Cheer up, Genki, you're mood doesn't befit your name ;) It'll be okay even if a little difficult right now.

Haha it's ok. I don't mind emails or anything. You probably couldn't bug me if you tried. In the beginning I was kind of freaking out for everyone else also, wondering whether anyone else was actually going to get a contract or not. I guess too many people got contracts in the end though. XD

I'll be just fine. I'm just having first time stress + worries over the whole mess. It'll work out in the end for all of us though I'm sure. I'm a bit of a worry wart sometimes. I'm just hoping that this year will make every other year I decide to do look like a piece of cake. n.n;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on August 06, 2008, 01:22:45 pm
Genki, if it helps, I think I emailed you twice in the matter, and I'm sorry for bugging you about it. I didn't know what was going on, and right after I sent you the second email, I found Tom's link to the meeting. What a crappy situation.

From the sidelines and from an outsider, all I can say is hang in there and do your best. You can't please anyone, and chances are you'll have a few snooty artists bitching you out. As a person who wanted to be in Artist's Alley, though, once I found out the situation, I got over it. I'll just try for next time. I'd offer some suggestions for next time, but I think it's bad timing right now ^^; And nothing you haven't thought of yourself.

Cheer up, Genki, you're mood doesn't befit your name ;) It'll be okay even if a little difficult right now.

Haha it's ok. I don't mind emails or anything. You probably couldn't bug me if you tried. In the beginning I was kind of freaking out for everyone else also, wondering whether anyone else was actually going to get a contract or not. I guess too many people got contracts in the end though. XD

I'll be just fine. I'm just having first time stress + worries over the whole mess. It'll work out in the end for all of us though I'm sure. I'm a bit of a worry wart sometimes. I'm just hoping that this year will make every other year I decide to do look like a piece of cake. n.n;

Learning experience :D? Stick with it, I say!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 06, 2008, 01:52:17 pm
From the sidelines and from an outsider, all I can say is hang in there and do your best. You can't please anyone, and chances are you'll have a few snooty artists bitching you out. As a person who wanted to be in Artist's Alley, though, once I found out the situation, I got over it. I'll just try for next time. I'd offer some suggestions for next time, but I think it's bad timing right now ^^; And nothing you haven't thought of yourself.


Ah...I hope you do make sure and read back on this entire issue before making any assumptions to whats happening. This is a lot more then just " a few snooty artists" (this also includes all the Vendors too! And to be frank, NONE of us here have been snooty at all.)  and there's been a giant mountain of suggestions thrown out there for both sides to look at further back in this thread. The fact of the matter is, the people who are upset, are people who have already paid, and been dealing with this since last year. We're all kind of 'freaking out' for a reason here. It's a little hard to simply get over it, when you've already paid and been waiting for a table for the better half of an entire year...especially when the AA Coordinator never responds, doesn't show up to meetings and then THEIR supervisors do the same thing. This is more then a learning experience, and a situation that should not be belittled at all.

Don't mean to jump the gun here Lychee, but I got kinda confused to your post regarding Genki (Who certainly has not freaked out that much =p) and it kinda seemed like you hadn't really looked into this whole issue before making a post.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on August 06, 2008, 01:56:03 pm
'Bout 24 days until the convention.    :(  Would the AA coordinator please stand up... or... do something.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on August 06, 2008, 02:35:55 pm
From the sidelines and from an outsider, all I can say is hang in there and do your best. You can't please anyone, and chances are you'll have a few snooty artists bitching you out. As a person who wanted to be in Artist's Alley, though, once I found out the situation, I got over it. I'll just try for next time. I'd offer some suggestions for next time, but I think it's bad timing right now ^^; And nothing you haven't thought of yourself.


Ah...I hope you do make sure and read back on this entire issue before making any assumptions to whats happening. This is a lot more then just " a few snooty artists" (this also includes all the Vendors too! And to be frank, NONE of us here have been snooty at all.)  and there's been a giant mountain of suggestions thrown out there for both sides to look at further back in this thread. The fact of the matter is, the people who are upset, are people who have already paid, and been dealing with this since last year. We're all kind of 'freaking out' for a reason here. It's a little hard to simply get over it, when you've already paid and been waiting for a table for the better half of an entire year...especially when the AA Coordinator never responds, doesn't show up to meetings and then THEIR supervisors do the same thing. This is more then a learning experience, and a situation that should not be belittled at all.

Don't mean to jump the gun here Lychee, but I got kinda confused to your post regarding Genki (Who certainly has not freaked out that much =p) and it kinda seemed like you hadn't really looked into this whole issue before making a post.

Neolucky, my comment comes out of sympathy and a little bit of experience with kind of being thrown into situations. Given I've never been too involved with Kumoricon other than a mascot entry, a panel, and attending, but my main thought process was I'm sure Genki's having something of a hard time right now and assumed they were getting crap.

I'm not saying all artists are snooty, but when I informed my friend, she got huffy over the situation that we both don't fully understand. For using that as a base, I assumed that the artists who were actually involved with the mess were more angry. Because I know I don't fully understand the situation, I'm assuming the best for the people in charge. This does not mean I'm blaming the artists, either. From what I saw on the meeting video, a contract got printed out and passed around without Kumoricon's knowing. If this is true, then its no one's fault. Kumoricon didn't consider the possibility of that happening nor did the artist consider the consequences of doing that.

 Please excuse me for being naive on the matter. I don't feel the right to go based off what I know and just start saying negative things. I guess I'm trying to be an optimist.

Maybe Genki's trying her hardest to remedy everything. Maybe she's completely messing things up. I know from my own experience that just negative commentary doesn't always help a situation. I was hoping, uselessly, that maybe a word of encouragement might help. There might be stuff going on outside of the forums, too.

I guess I should've just kept my mouth shut. So much for trying to be nice.
Neolucky, I hope things work out in your and the other artists' favor. Genki, my previous comments still stand. Hang in there.
I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. I'll stay out of it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 06, 2008, 02:50:08 pm
Ah, don't feel the need to back out at all, Lychee. I think I'm just confused more then anything by your comment about Genki. But support is always helpful and thank you for your optimism! Unfortunatly at this point, it seems all of our own optimism has run very dry given the facts we've been told.

The problem really isn't Genki's fault, or any of the artists fault... it's just staff (AA/EX Coordinator Lori Collins, mostly)  and the fact that we're not getting any help from them to remedy the situation.  We just want things cleared up.

"Maybe Genki's trying her hardest to remedy everything. Maybe she's completely messing things up" This was why I was confused. She can't remedy anything in this situation, nor can she mess anything up. She's not staff, and she's been patiently waiting for answers, like we all have. I can see a lot of things that you may not be aware of in your post, and I don't think I can explain them all, however, right here. But this entire thread can if you have the time to look closely.

All of this was happening *long* before that meeting, and you can get the full gist of it by reading this entire thread, trust me. I really recommend reading it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 06, 2008, 03:34:24 pm
Yeah, there's not really much I could do either way in this situation. It's great to see some optimism though! Early on I was talking to people when I sensed that there was a problem, but beyond saying what was going on there wasn't much else that I could do. Besides, I don't really think that there's too much anyone could do to mess this up anymore than it is.

Oooh, I didn't think that part about getting chewed out was directed entirely at me. Peronally, I've had nothing but great experiences with the other artists here so far. Everyone is really nice, even when the situation makes it hard at times. If nothing else, I'm excited to meet everyone at the convention. n.n

Anyway, yeah, this has been going on for a really long time. It would be great to get a little bit of clarification. Just one clear post from our coordinator would be great. Any bit of information would be great after this long, lol.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on August 06, 2008, 08:12:24 pm
I don't mean to add fuel to the fire or anything but it seems to me that people are being blatantly ignored and it's just wrong. I emailed the AA coordinator, on the exhibitors email, about two weeks ago about changing some names on my contract and got a response in two days. I was very surprised. At first I was really happy but then I realized she responded to a me but continues to ignore almost everyone else here. That really bothers me, If she can respond to me in two days why can't she respond to everyone else who contacted her long before I did? I realize my issue was small and easy deal with but if your managing something you need to deal with all problems that arise not just the easy ones.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on August 06, 2008, 08:31:17 pm
I don't mean to add fuel to the fire or anything but it seems to me that people are being blatantly ignored and it's just wrong. I emailed the AA coordinator, on the exhibitors email, about two weeks ago about changing some names on my contract and got a response in two days.

Actually, I think that one is a coincidence.  It seems like she did a mass responding to emails around July 20th-22nd, and your query would fall at about that time.  If she is ignoring people, that would suck, but let's hope that this is the case. >___>  Although really she should be hitting the emails by now.  No one's gotten a response since the 20th, is that correct?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on August 06, 2008, 09:24:11 pm
My email was received the 25th. But it is good to hear that she has been responding to some people even if sporadically. That makes me fell slightly better about the situation.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on August 07, 2008, 11:58:24 am
Actually, I'd like to point out that the AA coordinator has updated her personal art page with new art only 2 days ago.  During this ordeal I must admit I've been a little snoopy and popped by her page to see if she was active.  Unfortunately, she seems to have enough free time to work on her own stuff... But not to work on doing the job she signed up to do.
As I mentioned before, I politely noted her (June 27th), suggesting that she should stop by the forums and update everyone on with what the current situation is.

Part of me is wondering if she's just dropped out of Kumori-con and someone else is handling her job...  or if she thinks she should ignore us because she assumes we're just 'stirring up drama'...  When, really, we just want a few simple answers.  If we could know what the hell is going on then we'd probably shut up...  At least I know I would.  >_>
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 07, 2008, 12:15:59 pm
At this point, I don't see a reason for going anymore.  By the time anyone gets back to me, it'll probably be too late for my friends to pre-register.  I have nothing done for the convention, because I have no confirmation my payment was even received.  It should be realized that most people who attend an artist alley need to spend money on printing costs and other art related things, which was supposed to be done last month in order for me to receive it this month, and without knowing I was even going, this was not possible, and it's no longer worth it to go.  It's too late to plan anything now.  At this point, I just want a refund, and I want to forget about this whole hellish situation.  I'm tired of being ignored, it's a seriously stressful situation.  And I'm not about to lose $80 over this bull either.

I'd even give my table to someone else, if by some reason they do expand the AA to meet the overbooking, if I have to do it that way.  Maybe they can just pay me and give their contract to the coordinator instead.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Patchwerk on August 07, 2008, 02:07:41 pm
I'd even give my table to someone else, if by some reason they do expand the AA to meet the overbooking, if I have to do it that way.  Maybe they can just pay me and give their contract to the coordinator instead.

It sucks that you have to pull out and stuff.... But I dunno if it'd be a wise idea for you to have someone pay you $80 for a table 'cause there's no guarantee they'd get one since THEY never personally filled the contract.  It would be even more of a hassle for them.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 07, 2008, 03:25:46 pm
I thought I would let you guys know that I am doing some digging around to see if I can get any more information. There are plenty of staffers who are helping or are keeping their ears and eyes open for information to pass on. This is an ugly mess and everyone I know is working hard to make the best of it.

And all for what we know, the reason they are not answering is because they are working on the problem. ^^ I think this was mentioned before.

As soon as I learn something, I will post ASAP.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 07, 2008, 06:41:40 pm
I'd even give my table to someone else, if by some reason they do expand the AA to meet the overbooking, if I have to do it that way.  Maybe they can just pay me and give their contract to the coordinator instead.

It sucks that you have to pull out and stuff.... But I dunno if it'd be a wise idea for you to have someone pay you $80 for a table 'cause there's no guarantee they'd get one since THEY never personally filled the contract.  It would be even more of a hassle for them.

Right now I'm using that option as a last resort if they can't give me a refund.  I figure I will just tell them I'd give my table to someone else, and once it's confirmed, that person can bring the contract with them.

I contacted all the people I could to try and get a refund, it's just not possible for me to go and have it be worth it, and continue to keep my friends out of the loop.  So if all else fails, and they don't reply, I'm gonna try for the last resort.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ferreticus on August 07, 2008, 08:44:02 pm
Greetings, all....

Last year at the end of Kumoricon, Gothic Fish, tranquillity Time, Myself and two of their freinds all signed up for the artist alley at the end of the convention, because we were all scattered around the artist alley and we wished to be seated together this year. I paid in cash (all the cash I made at the show and then some for Gothic fish, tranquillity Time and myself, the oter two paid by check.
     The only confirmation was what I heard from Eric T that he had seen the contracts, and that he handed the whole stack over to Lori when were all at the artist Alley at Sakura-con 2008.
     No E-mails from Lori, Nothing....
      Someone need to hop over to the sakura con message boards and remind her that she is doing two conventions and one is in three weeks!!!
 :o

Ferreticus
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 07, 2008, 09:14:31 pm
You know what, this years troubles are well known so I won't harp on them,
but I know just what we can do next year!


We can make sure we get the right man for the job.



We can get an Exhibitor's Manager who knows how to handle tricky situations.



Someone who's been with the Exhibitor's Hall for years.



Someone the Artist's TRUST.



I am of course talking about....

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MATT DAMON
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn63%2FRealSkyDiver%2FMattDamon-1.jpg&hash=72065817677bf3ba39e2c8ab61311485dc52c1e2)

Who did you think I was talking about?  ;)

I actually just made two posters for icanhaskcon for this tradition.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/TomtheFanboy/icanhasKcon/mattdamon1.jpg
and
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/TomtheFanboy/icanhasKcon/mattdamon2.jpg

Anybody here have that photo they xeroxed? I have one more poster to make.
I think it was this picture... http://www.yourmoviestuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/matt-damon_fourth-bourne.jpg
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 07, 2008, 09:48:19 pm
Greetings, all....

Last year at the end of Kumoricon, Gothic Fish, tranquillity Time, Myself and two of their freinds all signed up for the artist alley at the end of the convention, because we were all scattered around the artist alley and we wished to be seated together this year. I paid in cash (all the cash I made at the show and then some for Gothic fish, tranquillity Time and myself, the oter two paid by check.
     The only confirmation was what I heard from Eric T that he had seen the contracts, and that he handed the whole stack over to Lori when were all at the artist Alley at Sakura-con 2008.
     No E-mails from Lori, Nothing....
      Someone need to hop over to the sakura con message boards and remind her that she is doing two conventions and one is in three weeks!!!
 :o

Ferreticus

Hey Ferreticus! This is actually the Gothic Fish artist here. <3

I actually did get an email from Lori(after emailing her many a time) telling me that I do have a table. So perhaps you do as well?
I'm pretty sure all of us who signed up last year at the con do.


@Tom: ..... I LOVE YOU. Really. Like, I will have your babies.

We need Matt Damon for AA badges. XD

We'll end up making this AA rock you guys. We'll party HARD, because after all jumping threw hoops we'll all need it.
Good luck to everyone! ;o;

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 08, 2008, 02:31:24 am
*calls from a mountain top, so it echoes all about, as is the long standing AA tradition of Damon-Calling*

MAAATTTTTTTT DAAAMOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNN!!


Tom, I'm SO tempted to print the first one out, laminate it then have it hanging from my booth.

And Ferreticus, a large number of us have been poking, prodding, pestering, emailing, noting, messaging, talking to, begging, pleading and overall trying to contact the AA/EX coordinator for quite some time, haha, don't worry she's well aware of this convention coming up. And probably none to thrilled.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lolanime on August 08, 2008, 04:32:11 am
XD I like that matt damon one thats not from team america. What a funny tradition. I really wish that I had the time to crank out 50+ dolls, otherwise i would be all over that table :<
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Barako on August 08, 2008, 07:32:08 am
Ugh. After reading all of this, I'm actually kind of glad I couldn't come up with the money for a booth this year.

I hope you get someone awesome to run this next year (like Matt Damon, lmao XD), because I would totally get a table and start cranking out the plushies in a heartbeat if I knew the department was ran by somebody competent. Oh well. =_=;;

I hope things work out for the people entangled in this mess.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on August 08, 2008, 09:30:53 am
MATT DAMON
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn63%2FRealSkyDiver%2FMattDamon-1.jpg&hash=72065817677bf3ba39e2c8ab61311485dc52c1e2)

Tom i hate you so much right now.

MATT DAMON!!!!!
Hugh Jackman!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 08, 2008, 10:23:45 am
Tom i hate you so much right now.

MATT DAMON!!!!!
Hugh Jackman!

Joo know you LIIIIIKE it!


It's seriously bugging me that I haven't found that original Damon picture. What booth had that print out hanging up last year? *mind is boggling*
I have one more poster to make.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on August 08, 2008, 11:49:03 am
Wow.... That was like one of those classic moments where you hear that inspirational music and build up for something crazy dramatic, then the last line is delivered and everyone falls down. :P 

Yuki has the Matt Damon pic at her booth every year.  Can't remember her artist booth name... man, I'm a bad friend. ^ ^;;;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 08, 2008, 12:47:06 pm
It's seriously bugging me that I haven't found that original Damon picture. What booth had that print out hanging up last year? *mind is boggling*
I have one more poster to make.

It would be Yuki Yoshida's booth (aka Macabre, inc.), years before last both of our booths (we had shared tables).

Yes, I am one of the "Matt Damon" girls. ^^;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 08, 2008, 03:05:00 pm
It would be Yuki Yoshida's booth (aka Macabre, inc.), years before last both of our booths (we had shared tables).

Yes, I am one of the "Matt Damon" girls. ^^;

Any chance you guys could try and scan me a copy of your lipstick-kiss marked picture?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 08, 2008, 03:57:48 pm
It would be Yuki Yoshida's booth (aka Macabre, inc.), years before last both of our booths (we had shared tables).

Yes, I am one of the "Matt Damon" girls. ^^;

Any chance you guys could try and scan me a copy of your lipstick-kiss marked picture?

I'll do my best! I think Ms. Yuki has it and she's in Tokyo right now. She'll be back in time for the con so I'll be sure to let her know before hand.  :-*
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: StrawberryJeli on August 08, 2008, 05:39:41 pm
LOL, Tom!

Quote
We need Matt Damon for AA badges. XD

See, now I'm tempted to make up my own faux artist alley badge with Matt Damon on it. And I don't even know why everyone was shouting it last year. Was there a reason? You know, apart from just the awesomeness? XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 08, 2008, 11:13:57 pm

See, now I'm tempted to make up my own faux artist alley badge with Matt Damon on it. And I don't even know why everyone was shouting it last year. Was there a reason? You know, apart from just the awesomeness? XD

My friend and I started yelling Matt Damon at our very first Kumoricon (2005) and it spread like wild fire.
Heeeey, come to think of it - 2005 wasn't that at the Doubletree? So this is kinda like an anniversary of the Matt Damon!

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 09, 2008, 02:04:34 pm
Oddly enough I heard Matt Damon yelling's at Fanime in 2004!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 09, 2008, 07:48:47 pm

See, now I'm tempted to make up my own faux artist alley badge with Matt Damon on it. And I don't even know why everyone was shouting it last year. Was there a reason? You know, apart from just the awesomeness? XD

My friend and I started yelling Matt Damon at our very first Kumoricon (2005) and it spread like wild fire.
Heeeey, come to think of it - 2005 wasn't that at the Doubletree? So this is kinda like an anniversary of the Matt Damon!



I remember you, Yuki and Akoe starting it, so I chimed in with Bastett.  We are all truly ridiculous . .
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 12, 2008, 01:07:40 pm
Back to the original point of this thread:

Has anybody hear anything from Lori yet?
We don't even have a map of where our tables are or anything.
I'm starting to freak out just a bit now... 17 days...17 days.. x_x;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 12, 2008, 02:41:44 pm
I actually didn't layout stuff until a couple of days before the con last year.

I have been digging and since I have not heard anything back, there isn't anything to update. Hopefully someone from Relations will show up to the meeting on Saturday.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 12, 2008, 07:09:50 pm
Since I've been emailing constantly to get a refund, I have some information I thought wouldn't hurt to share (since no one else from staff has said anything publicly here):

Apparently, the EX Hall has been finalized at 8'X8' booths.  But they still don't have a finalized list (which is what I'm waiting for as well).  They're hoping to have everything sorted out by the next meeting.
 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ruriko on August 12, 2008, 09:06:11 pm
Do you suppose that since our booth size has been reduced we'll get some sort of refund? 

I think it stated that we were paying for a 10x10 in our contracts...I'm all for getting more people in the room, but it would be nice to get a little money off, since we're getting a little of our booth cut off.

Anybody know anything about this?

Thank you!!!!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 12, 2008, 10:06:06 pm
Do you suppose that since our booth size has been reduced we'll get some sort of refund? 

I think it stated that we were paying for a 10x10 in our contracts...I'm all for getting more people in the room, but it would be nice to get a little money off, since we're getting a little of our booth cut off.

Anybody know anything about this?

Thank you!!!!

If we truly are getting 8x8 and not the 10x10 we PAID for and were contracted for, yes I think we deserve something in return. Granted it's not a lot of space to lose, and it's GREAT that they're trying to fit more people in. I am by no means ungrateful, but when I pay for something under a signed contract, I expect whats in there and I will push for some sort of reimbursement for the space being removed during the convention. I am not afraid to take it up as high as I can in the staff ladder either =p. (By this I mean above Relations because frankly they've proved themselves to be incompetent!)

I would like to hear this officially from staff however, so lets hope Relations shows up on Saturday to save face for their lack of response and lack of appearance during the previous meeting.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 12, 2008, 10:08:33 pm
Do you suppose that since our booth size has been reduced we'll get some sort of refund? 


They really ought to.  :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 12, 2008, 10:30:24 pm
I am going to assume until someone from Relations makes this official, I wouldn't get too upset. You could be crammed into a large booth with three other people and told you don't have a seat and you have make yourself a small 2x2 spot to sit. That is what I had to do for a show I did a couple of weeks ago. So...I guess that would make it a 8x2 space?...8 foot deep by 2 feet wide....
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 13, 2008, 01:41:21 am
OK, time to get out my math.....

hotel suggests 87 booths at 8x10.....

This means about 99 booths at 8x8. Right?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 13, 2008, 02:46:41 am
I am going to assume until someone from Relations makes this official, I wouldn't get too upset. You could be crammed into a large booth with three other people and told you don't have a seat and you have make yourself a small 2x2 spot to sit. That is what I had to do for a show I did a couple of weeks ago. So...I guess that would make it a 8x2 space?...8 foot deep by 2 feet wide....

Thats what I was thinking, no need to get up in arms till' it's official. And AUUUGH! That's pretty crappy, Evaldas!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 13, 2008, 03:59:16 pm
Sorry to double post, but something was just brought to my attention:

The artists known as http://ramy.deviantart.com/ (http://ramy.deviantart.com/) and http://amuria.deviantart.com/ (http://amuria.deviantart.com/) on DeviantArt were recently seen at Otakon this year, cheating their way to get 14 artist alley tables in order to sell their work, via having friends lying to claim they were the artists at each table. I am unsure, but did they attend Kumoricon last year? And if they are this year, is there anyway to let someone above Relations know about their lying to mass-collect tables? What they did was disrespectful, illegal, and very underhanded. Details were provided from famed artist Robert Dejesus, and also seen here ---> http://nyanko-chan.deviantart.com/journal/19937388/ as well as a multitude of people who attended the con itself.

If they ARE attending the Kumoricon AA/EX this year, I will be doing everything in my power to boycot them at Kumoricon (And Sakuracon if they DARE attend next year!)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: CassieR on August 13, 2008, 04:39:23 pm
Wow... yeah, that sounds like him.

I will try to look into this.

~Cassie
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 13, 2008, 05:27:05 pm
Ugh, yeah I just read about that Otakon thing too. Hopefully they're not coming to Kcon. I can't remember if I saw their stuff there last year or not, though for some reason I think I did. I can't remember anything specific though so I can't be sure. >.<;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Antares on August 13, 2008, 08:36:52 pm
I am going to assume until someone from Relations makes this official, I wouldn't get too upset. You could be crammed into a large booth with three other people and told you don't have a seat and you have make yourself a small 2x2 spot to sit. That is what I had to do for a show I did a couple of weeks ago. So...I guess that would make it a 8x2 space?...8 foot deep by 2 feet wide....

I have a very short update. I got the okay from John (relations director) to post here that something shoud be sent out this Friday to people who are waiting for answers.  Relations will be represented at the Saturday meeting. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 14, 2008, 02:17:57 pm
I am going to assume until someone from Relations makes this official, I wouldn't get too upset. You could be crammed into a large booth with three other people and told you don't have a seat and you have make yourself a small 2x2 spot to sit. That is what I had to do for a show I did a couple of weeks ago. So...I guess that would make it a 8x2 space?...8 foot deep by 2 feet wide....

I have a very short update. I got the okay from John (relations director) to post here that something shoud be sent out this Friday to people who are waiting for answers.  Relations will be represented at the Saturday meeting. 

thats great! Sure hope to hear something soon then :D!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on August 14, 2008, 10:48:47 pm
Sorry to double post, but something was just brought to my attention:

The artists known as http://ramy.deviantart.com/ (http://ramy.deviantart.com/) and http://amuria.deviantart.com/ (http://amuria.deviantart.com/) on DeviantArt were recently seen at Otakon this year, cheating their way to get 14 artist alley tables in order to sell their work, via having friends lying to claim they were the artists at each table. I am unsure, but did they attend Kumoricon last year? And if they are this year, is there anyway to let someone above Relations know about their lying to mass-collect tables? What they did was disrespectful, illegal, and very underhanded. Details were provided from famed artist Robert Dejesus, and also seen here ---> http://nyanko-chan.deviantart.com/journal/19937388/ as well as a multitude of people who attended the con itself.

If they ARE attending the Kumoricon AA/EX this year, I will be doing everything in my power to boycot them at Kumoricon (And Sakuracon if they DARE attend next year!)

I wouldn't really buy their art anyways. It's good, but it's not great. Every character in both their galleries have the same face but different hair and outfit or color. :/ That's a real shame. They do have lovely art, but if it is as you say, then that is pretty cheap. That's not fair to any of the other artists attending. That means I could have had a table if I had applied for it XD;;
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: lychee-twist on August 14, 2008, 10:51:39 pm
Nyanko, I can't find your journal about that either. :/ Do you have another link I can read? I'd appreciate it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 15, 2008, 06:33:13 am
Otakon must've been short on staff drama this year.  ;D

Seriously though, that sucks.
Can you imagine someone trying to pull that scam at Kumoricon this year?

"Mwahahaha! My 10 friends have succeeded in getting me and my art all of these.......chairs in the hallway...."
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 15, 2008, 08:16:33 am
Man, that would suck. XD

Lychee: Nyanko says in her new journal that she deleted her journal entry on the subject because it was causing too much drama and she didn't want it to make the today section where it would cause even more. There are still some journals on the subject around if you look though.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on August 15, 2008, 09:50:44 am
Otakon must've been short on staff drama this year.  ;D

Seriously though, that sucks.
Can you imagine someone trying to pull that scam at Kumoricon this year?

"Mwahahaha! My 10 friends have succeeded in getting me and my art all of these.......chairs in the hallway...."

actaully i don't think Kumoricon has anything in place that would stop someone from snagging a bunch of booths. now as soon as they had people at the booths trying to sell the art as their own, they could be booted from the con. since all works sold in the artist alley have to be made by that artist and not something being resold.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 15, 2008, 12:41:24 pm
Otakon must've been short on staff drama this year.  ;D

Seriously though, that sucks.
Can you imagine someone trying to pull that scam at Kumoricon this year?

"Mwahahaha! My 10 friends have succeeded in getting me and my art all of these.......chairs in the hallway...."

actaully i don't think Kumoricon has anything in place that would stop someone from snagging a bunch of booths. now as soon as they had people at the booths trying to sell the art as their own, they could be booted from the con. since all works sold in the artist alley have to be made by that artist and not something being resold.

And given this artists track record for snagging tables, hiring people to BULLY attendees to buy things, and how his art is 99% fanart. You can bet people in the alley would complain ASAP about it.  Granted I don't mind people using 2 booths, or more for a STUDIO, but this is for one guy trying to get as much money as he can. But I don't think he'll be at Kumoricon, to be honest. His next is AWA. Or so he has said.

Edit: fixed quote tag
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ruriko on August 16, 2008, 11:14:38 am
The contracts, the exhibitors one at least, says that the booths are 8x10.  So I guess they're not changing it too much.  Hope that there will be videos from the meeting today, as many of us cannot attend.  :) 

Thank you to all who have shown concern and have taken the time to keep us up to date.  We won't forget your kindness!

-//Maid Ichigo
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on August 16, 2008, 01:52:12 pm
?_? I'm at the meeting currently, it has been said officially now that booths are going to be 8x8 now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 16, 2008, 04:00:38 pm
Yep, the booths have been revised to 8x8 and they are working on how to reimburse for that change.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: bluessence on August 18, 2008, 09:24:57 am
Was there any mention at the meeting of sending out confirmations to people who've signed up for a table?  Now that they've reduced booth sizes, they should have a pretty good idea..

I know cashed checks are supposed to be a good indicator, but that's really not very comforting.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 18, 2008, 09:37:16 am
Supposedly, that was has already been done. Relations stated they contacted everybody, but apparently that is not true. :| I also did not receive an email, but I know I have a table(Eric confirmed that when he was still AA/EX manager).
It wouldn't hurt to email again concerning that.

Actually, if it is any consolation, Tom did some rough math earlier and pointed out that by making the spaces smaller, they were able to accommodate the 12 oversold tables. So I am 90% confident that you are in. ^^

Look forward to seeing you there this year!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on August 18, 2008, 10:54:14 am
I went to the meeting, and Lori said that she was able to accommodate everyone who paid.  She said that she emailed all those who had booths, and those on the waiting list.  (Supposedly; but I was on waiting list and didn't get an email.  That's been resolved on my end, but I don't know what to say for others.)  She also had a list on hand of all sellers who would be there.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on August 18, 2008, 11:44:01 am
Hmmm...  Were these confirmation notices to have been sent by Lori, or another member of staff perhaps?  Becuase I too have not received an email confirming a spot, but I did have a cleared check.  When searching my email archives, the only email I've ever received from Lori was the SCon'08 AA feedback survey.  This after not even having received a waiting list notice or confirmation of attempting to even trying to get into last SCon's AA.  With just twelve days till the event, I'm not incredibly confident that I'll receive that confirmation, but I guess we'll see. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 18, 2008, 01:33:12 pm
Relations did NOT contact 'everybody', not that I had expected them to honestly do it. I never got a confirmation email (I was confirmed on Deviantart from Lori however some months ago after an argument, and I'm bringing a printout of that very confirmation to prove this should I have to). I really don't like being lied to by Relations. Really, really don't like it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 18, 2008, 01:49:09 pm
Yeah, I know. The whole thing should have not gotten so blown out of proportion as it did. There is no reason or excuse. I know there is still a whole lot of unsatisfied people here and some of us are just less then impressed.

But for right now, let's focus on getting through this and making this a good year! We just need to make sure to make a small offering to the AA hall *lars, Matt Damon. I dunno if we would care for wine and beans...perhaps some pocky and sake?
 




*A roman house guardian that was worshiped. It was thought when offers and prayers were made to the lars, the family and house would be protected. One ritual, the father or head male of the house, would offer up cooked beans and a libation of wine in asking to have a good new year and protection from evil.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 18, 2008, 02:24:33 pm
Lol, I'll be sure to bring some beans?

Yeah. I never got an email either.... I was able to get a solid confirmation from my roomie who attended the meeting though. I'll stop sweating now. XD

Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 18, 2008, 02:51:56 pm
Lol, I'll be sure to bring some beans?

Yeah. I never got an email either.... I was able to get a solid confirmation from my roomie who attended the meeting though. I'll stop sweating now. XD



JELLYBEANS! I will have them for all to share!

Yep, still no "official" confirmation for a table yet.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 18, 2008, 04:40:52 pm
Sorry a little off topic, are jelly babies the same as jelly beans?  I mean, I think any low ranking entity would not object to jelly beans. ^^

I am confident that everyone is in and we will hear something in the official capacity here within the next two weeks (especially since it would be nice to tell people where they can find me and and some of my friends).
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Antares on August 18, 2008, 04:45:34 pm
= She also had a list on hand of all sellers who would be there.

Does anyone have this list, and can it get posted / PMed to me? Trying to contact people pre-con to see if they would like to donate to the Auction (some people like to bring stuff to donate as opposed to just donating what they have there...)

Also -- I have asked that something about Exhibitor Hall get into the meeting minutes - I was not there and there was not mention as to what was officially said.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on August 18, 2008, 05:02:23 pm
= She also had a list on hand of all sellers who would be there.

Does anyone have this list, and can it get posted / PMed to me? Trying to contact people pre-con to see if they would like to donate to the Auction (some people like to bring stuff to donate as opposed to just donating what they have there...)

Also -- I have asked that something about Exhibitor Hall get into the meeting minutes - I was not there and there was not mention as to what was officially said.

There wasn't anything said officially at the meeting.  She didn't say any of this until after the meeting was dismissed.

And I have something I'd like to donate to the charity auction; you can email me if you're interested.  It's not official goods or anything...
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ferreticus on August 18, 2008, 08:18:44 pm
Still no confirmation E-mail on my end.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 19, 2008, 01:51:40 am
We don't have video yet =O?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 19, 2008, 07:54:49 am
Okay, I can verify some names for people..

Neolucky, you are on the confirmed list
Blueessence, you are there
OtokuNoShufu, you are there as well

Can Ferreticus, khaosvanity and anyone else looking for a confirmation PM me with their given names? I will see if you are on the list.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 19, 2008, 06:08:34 pm
Thanks Evaldas :D!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 19, 2008, 08:02:33 pm
I never got a confirmation email either, but I know that I'm already on the list.  My problem now is waiting for someone tell me if I can have a refund, or if they can let me friend take my table.  I already paid, I should be able to give it to whoever I want to. =/  Or if not that, get a refund, and let someone on the waiting list take it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: CassieR on August 19, 2008, 10:20:11 pm
Chevi, are you the person who e-mailed about the trade with a friend? I was under the impression that Mike had gotten that all taken care of for you.  If not, let me know, I'll go ask around about the issue.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2008, 03:53:29 am
E-mail confirmations are being sent out to both exhibitors and artists over the next 24 hours. To calm things down a little bit, I also posted a confirmed list of both artists and exhibitors.

I'm not sure who said confirmations had already been mailed out, but that was incorrect. Those of you on the confirmed list may expect their packets in by weds. night at the latest.

-Lori
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2008, 03:57:04 am
OK, time to get out my math.....

hotel suggests 87 booths at 8x10.....

This means about 99 booths at 8x8. Right?


103, actually. Part of the reason I have been slow to send out confirmations was me happily being able to add in a few more artists.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 20, 2008, 08:08:56 am
E-mail confirmations are being sent out to both exhibitors and artists over the next 24 hours. T
-Lori

Thanks for clearing that up. John had said something during the meeting, that's all. Thanks for the email.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 20, 2008, 02:22:11 pm
Chevi, are you the person who e-mailed about the trade with a friend? I was under the impression that Mike had gotten that all taken care of for you.  If not, let me know, I'll go ask around about the issue.

He has been emailing me, but while I appreciate his communication with me, I keep getting the same answer.  "You'll get a refund." or "Your friend will get the table." and we just want to know as soon as possible.  I know people are probably scrambling right now.  But I didn't think it was so hard to let my friend just take my table, considering I'm already confirmed and paid for.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2008, 02:31:59 pm
Chevi, are you the person who e-mailed about the trade with a friend? I was under the impression that Mike had gotten that all taken care of for you.  If not, let me know, I'll go ask around about the issue.

He has been emailing me, but while I appreciate his communication with me, I keep getting the same answer.  "You'll get a refund." or "Your friend will get the table." and we just want to know as soon as possible.  I know people are probably scrambling right now.  But I didn't think it was so hard to let my friend just take my table, considering I'm already confirmed and paid for.

Did you get my e-mail from a few days ago? I'm transferring your table to your friend. As far as I'm concerned everything is taken care of. ^.^
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 20, 2008, 02:35:16 pm
Got my confirmation! Me and Patches are Table 9! HOOAHHH!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 20, 2008, 02:38:12 pm
Did you get my e-mail from a few days ago? I'm transferring your table to your friend. As far as I'm concerned everything is taken care of. ^.^

Oh so she already basically has it now?  I also didn't get the email.  But if she has it already, then I don't have anything to worry about now.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2008, 03:41:33 pm
Did you get my e-mail from a few days ago? I'm transferring your table to your friend. As far as I'm concerned everything is taken care of. ^.^

Oh so she already basically has it now?  I also didn't get the email.  But if she has it already, then I don't have anything to worry about now.

Yep. Took care of that at the meeting last weekend. I can send you the e-mail again if you like. It's sitting in my sent folder.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 20, 2008, 06:01:39 pm
Hehe, awesome I get #13. One of my favorite numbers. Now to crank out a few more things before the con. XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Chevi on August 20, 2008, 06:59:39 pm
Did you get my e-mail from a few days ago? I'm transferring your table to your friend. As far as I'm concerned everything is taken care of. ^.^

Oh so she already basically has it now?  I also didn't get the email.  But if she has it already, then I don't have anything to worry about now.

Yep. Took care of that at the meeting last weekend. I can send you the e-mail again if you like. It's sitting in my sent folder.

If you could, just to have it anyways. :D
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 20, 2008, 09:15:05 pm
Well, seems like we're all grouped together to a certain extent. I am in booth 16. So I am curious who my neighbors are going to be.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Misuteru on August 20, 2008, 09:19:09 pm
?_? haha booth 24 here :P
(Yeah I have nothing particularly intelligent to add now xD)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 20, 2008, 09:32:36 pm
Does anyone know where all the exhibitors are in the room or whether they are scattered....? I am feel kinda nervous on how traffic is going to flow this year.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: bastett08 on August 20, 2008, 10:18:35 pm
Does anyone know where all the exhibitors are in the room or whether they are scattered....? I am feel kinda nervous on how traffic is going to flow this year.

I think a PDF was sent to you with your email confirming you location and booth #.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 20, 2008, 10:30:38 pm
:(
I didn't get an email.

Then again, I was just asking for a map because I'm the cartographer and I like maps.

Heck, if you were at the meeting you'll know what maps I'm currently working on.  8)

Oh and was someone asking for videos? I've posted the last meeting on youtube now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Q2iZ5OYJc


And if you wanted a video that looked at something else, this one peeks into the Exhibitor's Hall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RKQXukHUUQ
...you just have to wait through the first couple minutes of screamy fan action.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 21, 2008, 07:55:09 am
Does anyone know where all the exhibitors are in the room or whether they are scattered....? I am feel kinda nervous on how traffic is going to flow this year.

I think a PDF was sent to you with your email confirming you location and booth #.

Um, the pdf I got was all the minute details about the lighting and extra services if I want them. All I was told was my table and gave me a map with the numbered tables. It does not tell me who all else is there and where they are laid out. That is why I am asking.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 21, 2008, 01:51:27 pm
Well! If people shout out their numbers here, I'll write em down on my map :D and post it?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: khaosvanity on August 21, 2008, 02:02:04 pm
Miss L and I are gonna be #18 <3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 21, 2008, 04:46:21 pm
Artist Alley is the Back row of the EX hall, as well as booths 6-9 and 109-112. Hope that relieves a bit of the mystery! :D
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 21, 2008, 06:19:26 pm
thanks
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on August 21, 2008, 06:59:54 pm
I have #25.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 21, 2008, 09:34:21 pm
*scribble scribble scribble*

Anybody else know where they're gonna be?
<_<
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ferreticus on August 21, 2008, 10:14:51 pm
Booth 21 for the company fomerly know as dragonmonkeymedia.
Look for Ferreticus (me) and guest appearances by Michael Reddford and possibly other members of Angels Devils Ghost.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: spaztic_chu on August 21, 2008, 10:33:37 pm
Studio IroIro is at booth 110~
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Ruriko on August 21, 2008, 10:41:14 pm
NekoPan Bakery is in booth #81!  :3
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: EXisRakuen on August 21, 2008, 11:58:45 pm
I (Kim Madison) got booth 109. c:
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: CassieR on August 22, 2008, 01:16:12 am
Otaku Survival Guides will be at table 20.

Provided I haven't died from procrastination rush by then.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on August 22, 2008, 09:26:39 am
ONS @ #11!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 22, 2008, 10:41:50 am
Sweet! I was wondering who would be in #11. XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: OtokoNoShufu on August 22, 2008, 03:42:54 pm
Brilliant!  I know who my neighbors on both sides will be. ^__^  If you've got DS's bring em.  We can host games if there's down time. :P
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: PinqFuu on August 22, 2008, 05:35:25 pm
Hey, thought I'd join, I'm table #7
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi265.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii205%2Flittlepinkbee%2FEXhall02.jpg&hash=3b502da98daee870ae6768cafbd7bb42a42b88ce)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 24, 2008, 11:25:35 am
*scribble scribble* OK I've got a bunch of you down. I'll be giving my pdf of everyone to my wife at the info booth.

In other news, do you think we could squeeze one more person in?

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(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft16%2FTomtheFanboy%2FicanhasKcon%2Fhellodamon.png&hash=2d278fd16f43f4373d38e4379a8f59025065c560)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 24, 2008, 11:45:03 am
ALWAYS ROOM 4 MORE MATT DAMON!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 24, 2008, 03:45:50 pm
OMG hahaha~ He can come hang out any time. XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: bluessence on August 25, 2008, 11:46:23 am
I'll be at #8, such a relief to be able to say I have a table finally.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: sever on August 25, 2008, 01:53:31 pm
Does anyone know the hours for the Exhibitor's Hall? I did not see them listed on the confirmation email. Maybe I passed them over?
I have the hours for set up but did not find the hours of operation.

Our vendor booth is #60 btw (Nice Rice and Sushi XD)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Serika on August 25, 2008, 02:01:16 pm
...I don't know why I just counted, but is there a reason why there are no booths 27, 29, 31, 35, 77, 83, 84, 100, and 102?

...I'm just.  Wondering. 
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 25, 2008, 03:12:20 pm
Does anyone know the hours for the Exhibitor's Hall? I did not see them listed on the confirmation email. Maybe I passed them over?
I have the hours for set up but did not find the hours of operation.

Our vendor booth is #60 btw (Nice Rice and Sushi XD)


The hall hours, last I checked are: Sat and Sun 10-6pm and Monday 10 am-2:30pm
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on August 25, 2008, 03:20:49 pm
Does anyone know the hours for the Exhibitor's Hall? I did not see them listed on the confirmation email. Maybe I passed them over?
I have the hours for set up but did not find the hours of operation.

Our vendor booth is #60 btw (Nice Rice and Sushi XD)


The hall hours, last I checked are: Sat and Sun 10-6pm and Monday 10 am-2:30pm

they are haunted. by ghosts. or they are blocked by pillars or something else to support the building.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 25, 2008, 05:19:24 pm
One, or the other, Pezzer!  You can't has both!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: TomtheFanboy on August 26, 2008, 05:47:37 am
Ghosts who are kept at bay by magic pillars. ;D

In other news, khaosvanity has supplied me with the true sacred idol...

(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3292%2F2799107263_3ae5def26f_o.jpg&hash=8f68a89a611214f400025f3b783bb09f688b3cc8)
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 26, 2008, 08:08:27 pm
What are the rules on selling 18+ artwork?  Is it not allowed, or do we just need to check ID before selling it?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 26, 2008, 10:22:05 pm
I'm pretty sure the rules say that you need to check ID and keep it out of reach of minors, but other than that you're allowed to sell it.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Pezzer on August 26, 2008, 11:58:32 pm
What are the rules on selling 18+ artwork?  Is it not allowed, or do we just need to check ID before selling it?

bring post-it notes to cover any "questionable" areas of the art work. check IDs, and it is always prefered that you don't group it with the chibi prints of something something.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 27, 2008, 12:21:44 am
I do just that, use posit notes to cover the bits, and keep them kind of in the back of binders with a red 18+ tag. I also check Id when someone wants to purchase a print, or my H-collection book.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 27, 2008, 06:56:56 am
Or you can also use stickers(if the print is is a sleeve or something)...like smiley faces or clown fish. ><
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 27, 2008, 02:00:02 pm
I used to use little heart stickers on the sleeves *LOL* Now I use post it notes that say things like "OH NOES!" "OMG!" "WTF LOL!" and such.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 27, 2008, 02:36:45 pm
Lmao, I was thinking of cutting out little post it speedos and stuff~ XD
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Evaldas on August 27, 2008, 07:29:40 pm
how about fig leaves?
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: GenkiIchigo on August 27, 2008, 10:30:22 pm
XD The possibilities are endless.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 27, 2008, 11:16:18 pm
Kurai had the most adorable little fish post-its on the boobs of one of her characters XD  I loved that!

Thanks!  I'll bring my naughty bits, then!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Antares on August 28, 2008, 06:04:00 am
http://www.kumoricon.org/files/newsletter/kumoricontent-2008-08.pdf

Vendor and Artist Alley mappy is in the newsletter - Kumori Kontent
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 28, 2008, 11:46:20 am
Dah D:> ...I don't remember registering under Nikore's Cafe at all, and that site/label are long since un-used and gone. Wish I coulda' seen this earlier to have that fixed since I'm teamed up with another artist there and would have rather had our better known nicknames instead.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 28, 2008, 01:44:31 pm
Sorry about that, Nicole. I wish I'd have known as well. :-\
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: soupisgreen on August 28, 2008, 03:36:41 pm
I know what you mean Neolucky I could of sworn I registered as Soup is(my business name). But I can't remember what I did a week ago much less a year ago. It's ok though, I don't think many people here would know me either way. I'll just make sure I get it right next time.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: MistressLegato on August 28, 2008, 03:59:54 pm
Well, with an AA director who never answered some of our e-mails and refused to reply to us on other sites, it's not surprise that the booth names are messed up, nyu . . .

Sorry, Neo!  At least you and your tablemate will have your massive poster!
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Lori on August 28, 2008, 06:27:23 pm
Actually, I didn't mess anyone's names up. Some of the names are simply older due to the fact that some contracts are a year old, and some people forgot what studio name they registered under.

This could have been corrected, had people upon seeing the list I posted of confirmed artists and vendors, e-mailed me to correct their name to be more current. I am sorry it turned out this way for a few of you.

EDIT: It was also listed in your confirmation e-mail.
Title: Re: Artist Alley 2008 / Exhibitors Hall 2008
Post by: Neolucky on August 28, 2008, 09:04:42 pm
Sorry about that, Nicole. I wish I'd have known as well. :-\

No biggie there, just something I forgot to think about after a while. I changed my website and teamed up with my pal after registering! I'm sure I wrote it down on the contract originally now, since it became like a staple-studio name I used for ever, totally my bad. Wish I just wish I would have thought about it sooner!