Anthrocon increases dealers' room by almost 30%

[giza]

Crossposting this from Anthrocon's discussion board:

That's right! We have expanded the capacity of our dealers' room by almost 30%. Believe it or not, our waiting list was almost that long.

We were able to do this thanks to Bennie, who provided the key insight that allowed us to rearrange the entire layout of the convention without sacrificing the Zoo or any other function.

The Art Show is to be moved upstairs, to the Franklin and Adams rooms (you can visit the Adams Mark's web site for a map of the hotel, or look in last year's con book). Artist's Alley and the Anthrocon Convention Store will move into the space left behind by the Art Show. The setup actually provides more art panel space, more dealer tables, and at least a couple more tables for the Alley. It also frees up the Delaware Rooms for valuable programming space.

Everyone give Bennie a big hug when you see him!

Comments

[cyriljackal.livejournal.com]

He's brilliant I tells ya!

[duncandahusky.livejournal.com]

Interesting. Good way to rethink stuff. I'm a bit curious how they're going to handle Art Show in two rooms that are across the hall from each other - given that there are publicly-accessible bathrooms next to the Franklin Rooms, I reckon closing off the whole hallway isn't really an option.

Really just idle curiosity on my part, admittedly.

Oh, and I assume that Artists Alley and Anthrocon Store are going to have the same hours as Dealers Room? I suppose it's not required, but I'd imagine it would make badge-checking easier.

[giza.livejournal.com]

> I reckon closing off the whole hallway isn't really an option.

Oh yes it is, and that's precisely what we're doing. :-) The desks and office equipment will be located at the opening to the hallway where those rooms are. And the couches that are nearby will most likely be moved into the zoo.

[rhanlav.livejournal.com]

Sue-WHEAT!!! Thats gunna rock. And thats gunna be a LOT of room too. :)