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FINAL NUMBERS FOR
#Anthrocon
2022!
Registration: 9702 π«
Parade/Photo: 2562 fursuiters πΆπ±πΊπ¦
Charity: $33,092.70 πΈπΈπΈ
A successful return after a 3-year gap, smaller staff team, and many challenges: β οΈ
We'll see you next year in Pittsburgh from June 29th-July 2nd!
It's with a heavy heart that we have to announce that we're cancelling AC 2020. Without an end in sight for the COVID-19 crisis it's not safe or responsible of us to hold the con.
All the info we have is at this link.
We're aware of reports involving our law enforcement partners using unnecessary aggression when clearing the con space.
We are truly sorry that this happened. There is no excuse as they were instructed to exercise courtesy with our group. We deeply regret that was not the case.
While we know stickers are popular in our community, we ask our community to help clean them off all city and building surfaces and structures. We'd like to not pay huge cleaning bills and keep the city clean! β€οΈ
ABSOLUTE SAINTS OUT HERE!!!
Remember that every sticker on light poles and parts of the con center cost anthrocon money!
If you see a sticker, REMOVE IT!!!
Let's clean up after ourselves!!!
After hearing our attendees and artists loud and clear, we have revisited the Art Show policy to bring it in line with the feedback weβve received. Our update can be found attached.
We want to be clear: AI-generated artwork is NOT supported nor allowed at Anthrocon.
π REGARDING ART SHOW POLICY
We hear everyone's legitimate concerns. Our Art Show team is working on revising the policy's language. Our intent was NEVER to endorse AI art as acceptable.
We apologize for the misunderstanding - please allow our team some time today to revise.
We're heartbroken at the passing of Mark Merlino / Sy Sable of
@Skiltaire_Party
today. A founder of furry fandom, he helped pave the way for the fandom and impacted many lives with his work.
Our condolences go out to his partners, family, and everyone impacted by his love π₯β€οΈ
We've got a segment on the KDKA TV channel this afternoon airing in about 15 minutes at 3pm. If you're local or have access to that channel, check it out!
@KDKA
#Anthrocon
It's only two weeks until we begin to load into the city of Pittsburgh for
#Anthrocon
and the biggest furry event of the summer! πΎβοΈ
Find out where we're at with our June Newsletter updates in both written and audio formats!
πΈ
@ChatahSpots
We officially celebrate 25 years of Anthrocon, Inc. as of today!
Thanks for helping us create smiles, friendship, and memories in our community for 25 years - and we hope you join us for many more π
πΈ
@FloofyHawk
It sometimes takes extra time to track down a Guest of Honor, but this time we had a trail of hyena-prints to follow. Please welcome Benjamin Diskin, the English voice of Haida in Sanrio's βAggretsuko!
Hello AC attendees, we want it to be known that the individual causing concerns today in the convention space has been removed from the event.
We will have a more formal
statement prepared in the morning.
We will be revisiting our relationship with our partners immediately to ensure this will NEVER happen again. This behavior has no place at AC.
We are as angry as you are and will work to improve security practices and policies with outside partners. That is our guarantee.
This year at
#Anthrocon
, we're going to be taking our public engagement to the next level with a πFURSUIT BLOCK PARTY!π₯³
Happening right after our Fursuit Parade on the beautiful streets of Pittsburgh!
(weather and COVID guidelines permitting - stay tuned for more information)
To our attendees, a more formal statement from our Safety team regarding an individual harassing attendees yesterday who has since been removed from the convention.
This just in: we're receiving information people are lining up for Registration.
7 weeks early.
We appreciate the dedication but we're not ready πππ
#Anthrocon
πΈ Pittsburgh Area Fur Meets
It seemed like it was just yesterday - but we'll be back together again before we know it πΎβ€οΈπ
What's your favorite photo or memory from this year's con?
#Anthrocon
#FursuitFriday
#LovePGH
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@LionelLeupold
Antonio's here to remind you of the 6-2-1 rule everyone needs to practice at a con!
Minimum of:
π 6 hours of sleep
π² 2 proper, nutritious meals
πΏ 1 shower (and clean clothes)
Every day!
Keep yourself happy and healthy!
#Anthrocon
π¨ MothMonarch
While we continue to wrap up our 2022 post-convention, our leadership team would like to address a high-priority issue that we know attendees are concerned about. We're actively working on doing better, and hope you'll give us the opportunity to do so.
Please be advised that there is an air quality warning in effect for Pittsburgh today due to wildfire haze spreading.
Take care if you are venturing outside or have any concerns with air quality! We're hoping it clears up for the weekend π€
Remember - it's never goodbye, but see you next time β€οΈ
To everyone that joined us this weekend and are headed home (or maybe already there), we hope you travel safe and sound. We'll see you next year, and happy 4th of July!
#Anthrocon
Photo:
Did you lose a character badge at
#Anthrocon
? Our Ops team is looking to reunite badges with their rightful owners.
π§ Email info
@anthrocon
.org with a picture of you wearing your character badge (or similar proof), and anything else we need to prove it's yours.
π REGARDING ART SHOW POLICY
We hear everyone's legitimate concerns. Our Art Show team is working on revising the policy's language. Our intent was NEVER to endorse AI art as acceptable.
We apologize for the misunderstanding - please allow our team some time today to revise.
The Fursuit Parade was great, wasnβt it? We had One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty people in todayβs fursuit parade.
Thank you for coming by, Pittsburgh! π
#LovePGH
It's with a heavy heart that we express our condolences on the passing of Kiri, who joined our Events team last year. A gifted writer and amazing friend, Kiri reflected the diversity of our community and elevated those around her with her kindness.Β
She will be truly missedπ
We spoke with Visit Pittsburgh and they gave us some updated numbers for our financial impact on the city:
- Between 2006 and 2018: $61.8M in Direct Business Sales
- 2019 Direct Business Sales projection: $9.16M
Anthrocon has heard the concerns of our members, and in response, will be posting the convention COVID policy details and guidelines in the coming week. Our policy will address vaccination and masking requirements and procedures. We will incorporate local guidance into (1/2)
The total attendance for
#Anthrocon
2019 is 9,358 attendees.
Thank you to our attendees, our guests, and the City of Pittsburgh for helping make this possible!
Hotel information and rates for
#Anthrocon
2024 are now updated on our website! With 16 partnered hotels (and counting) and a shuttle service, we're working hard to make sure there's enough rooms for everyone π±πΆπ¨
More info:
πΈ
@Kavaeric
This is the LAST WEEKEND for
#Anthrocon
online pre-registration, which ends on June 11th! After this weekend, you'll only be able to register at-the-door starting on the afternoon of Thursday, June 29th with at-the-door pricing.
πΈ
@LionelLeupold
It's officially one month until
#Anthrocon
! Are you excited for the fuzziest party of the summer?
Plenty of information has been updated on our website to help you prepare including schedules, guides, and policies. Check it out!
πΈ
@Exkhaniber
Ready to plan for another
#Anthrocon
? We sure hope so! π¦ππ±
2024 Registration and Dealer applications opens on October 15th at 11am Eastern! Learn more about what's being updated!
πΈ
@Randorn
Results from
#Anthrocon2021
!
-$20,000+ raised for Wildlife Works, Inc.
-Thousands of livestream views
-?? bottles confiscated from Uncle Kage
-Countless memories!
We'll be back in 2022, and hopefully in the magnificent city of Pittsburgh!
Source:
Hey everyone! π
Anthrocon is growing bigger and better! With soaring attendance comes new challenges β weβre working hard to ensure a seamless experience for everyone. Your patience and support as we navigate this growth are greatly appreciated!
#Anthrocon2024
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@MothMonarch
Are you joining us for the summer's biggest furry celebration? You won't want to miss it π
Pre-registration for
#Anthrocon2024
is open for ONE MORE MONTH, closing on June 16th!
Register:
πΈ
@Kavaeric
π£οΈ It's the LAST DAY for online pre-registration! After today, you'll have to wait until Thursday, June 29th at 2pm to register at the convention!
πΈ
@nightdragon0
Thanks to the many generous attendees who gifted their 2020 registration fees back to the convention, we were able to send a donation to Wildlife Works. The sum of $30,000 will help tide them over until the real fundraising effort can get underway in 2021.
It's the first
#FursuitFriday
after Anthrocon, so how about 1,980 fursuiters?
Would you like the 14,920 x 4077 photo? Here it is:
Both photos courtesy of Dragonscales.
There's no feeling like being back in Pittsburgh and enjoying its culture β€οΈ
Don't forget to enjoy the city's many open patios and sights, including the stunning rooftop of the convention center!
Photo:
@Kavaeric
There's a new hotel opening in Pittsburgh next to the Convention Center in January, 2018. And the name, well the name... we just can't make this stuff up!
Source:
Our preliminary attendance number for
#Anthrocon
2018 is Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Seven attendees.
Weβd like to thank each and every one of you who attended the convention this year, and hope you had a good time!
If youβre drinking tonight, please DO NOT drive. Hail an Uber, crash on the sofa, have a sober friend drive you home.
Whatever it takes, do NOT get behind the wheel. You could save a life.
After the Closing Ceremonies, the convention center will be closing as we wrap up the con.
However, there's still plenty of area to socialize and share one more night of fun together - whether in the Westin, at the Riverfront Plaza, or other areas!
#Anthrocon
πΈ
@nightdragon0
Our Dealers Room List & Map are now available to view online! Find out which one of your favorite vendors will be at
#Anthrocon
, and where they're located.
πΈ
@nightdragon0
We've got two important updates regarding today's planned Fursuit Parade and Block Party! π§΅
β οΈ Weather: we know that the forecast has shown chances of precipitation, and at the moment we are still GOING AHEAD with our Fursuit Parade (2pm) and Block Party (3pm). (1/3)
Still in Pittsburgh? For today only, if you stop by the Furryland Cafe at 963 Liberty Ave, just show your Anthrocon badge to receive a free slice of pizza while supplies last! π
π·: Pittsburgh City Paper