Difference between revisions of "AnthroExpo"
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{{Infobox convention | {{Infobox convention | ||
| name = AnthroExpo | | name = AnthroExpo | ||
| − | | logo = [[File:AnthroExpo2020. | + | | logo = [[File:AnthroExpo2020.png0|250px|AnthroExpo]] |
| subject = Furry | | subject = Furry | ||
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]], [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma|Oklahoma]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} | |location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]], [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma|Oklahoma]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}} | ||
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| − | '''AnthroExpo''' (also known as '''AnEx''') is a | + | '''AnthroExpo''' (also known as '''AnEx''') is a hotel-based [[furry convention]] that takes place at the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/okcsi-sheraton-oklahoma-city-downtown-hotel/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2/ Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown] in [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]]. |
| − | The aim of AnthroExpo is to | + | The aim of AnthroExpo is to provide a welcoming place for fandoms in Oklahoma and regionally, to promote dealers and artists alike, and to bring about a renewed sense of community for furries. |
==[[Wikipedia:Kickstarter|Kickstarter]]== | ==[[Wikipedia:Kickstarter|Kickstarter]]== | ||
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* [[AuroraBloom]] [http://twitter.com/aurorabloomm] | * [[AuroraBloom]] [http://twitter.com/aurorabloomm] | ||
* [[Sub-Level 03]] [https://twitter.com/sl0tweet] | * [[Sub-Level 03]] [https://twitter.com/sl0tweet] | ||
| + | 2021 | ||
| + | * [[Coopertom]] [https://twitter.com/thecoopertom] | ||
| − | == | + | == Charity Support == |
| − | AnthroExpo | + | * AnthroExpo supports [http://www.wildcareoklahoma.org/ Wildcare], a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of wildlife [[Wikipedia:Noble, Oklahoma|Noble, Oklahoma]], as the convention's official charity partner. |
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| + | On June 9th, 2019, they held their first official fundraising effort for WildCare - a "Charity Auction Picnic" At Mitch Park in Edmond, OK. The event welcomed roughly 40 visitors and raised $750 over four hours.<ref name="ANEXCAP2020">[https://www.facebook.com/AnthroExpo/posts/1348931518607023 Charity Auction Picnic stats]. Retrieved June 9th, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | * In June 2020, AnthroExpo staff hosted a virtual charity drive over Twitch to raise money for the [https://naacp.org/empowerment-programs/ NAACP Empowerment programs]. In was announced on June 26th that their streams raised a total of $2,260 for this cause.<ref name="NAACPDrivestats">[https://www.facebook.com/AnthroExpo/posts/1704138553086316 NAACP Charity Streams Stats]. Retrieved June 26th, 2020.</ref> | ||
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==Themes and Attendance== | ==Themes and Attendance== | ||
* 2020: Retro Renegades - 607 attendees, 150 fursuiters, with $7,503 raised for charity. <ref>[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1224208211256979459 AnthroExpo 2020 By The Numbers] by @AnthroExpo. Retrieved February 2, 2020.</ref> | * 2020: Retro Renegades - 607 attendees, 150 fursuiters, with $7,503 raised for charity. <ref>[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1224208211256979459 AnthroExpo 2020 By The Numbers] by @AnthroExpo. Retrieved February 2, 2020.</ref> | ||
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| + | * 2021: AnEx Online: Shipwrecked - TBA | ||
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| + | * 2022: CasinOWO Royale - TBA attendees, TBA fursuiters, TBA charity total raised. | ||
==[[Mascots]]== | ==[[Mascots]]== | ||
| − | The official mascots for AnthroExpo are Andrea the scissortail flycatcher, which is also the state bird of Oklahoma, and Exavier the prairie dog. They are featured on official artwork, including the website, and eventual merchandise. | + | The official mascots for AnthroExpo are Andrea the scissortail flycatcher, which is also the state bird of Oklahoma, and Exavier the prairie dog. They are featured on official artwork, including the website, and eventual merchandise. |
==[[Staff]]== | ==[[Staff]]== | ||
[[AnthroExpo Staff]] | [[AnthroExpo Staff]] | ||
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== 2018 == | == 2018 == | ||
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== 2019 == | == 2019 == | ||
| − | + | On January 30th, 2019 the convention announced that they would be postponing their originally planned convention dates from 2019 to 2020. Of the factors behind this decision, one included the forced removal of an unnamed major organizer and backer for the con, who was quickly ousted from staff due to probable misconduct involving minors. The second was the untimely announcement of a second hotel-based convention in Oklahoma, who had recently proposed their dates to be two months ahead of AnthroExpo's scheduled debut. <ref name="2019 cancellation">[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1090786508842254341 2019 Cancellation Statement]. Retrieved January 31st, 2019.</ref> | |
| − | + | On March 11th, 2019, the new dates for the convention were announced for January 31st - February 2nd, 2020. The convention was set to take place at the Wyndham Hotel, which was said to be undergoing large-scale renovations at the time. | |
On New Years' Eve of 2019, convention chairs were made aware that their hotel venue would not be open during the con dates due to incomplete renovations. Their hotel contract and booking list were transferred to the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown. | On New Years' Eve of 2019, convention chairs were made aware that their hotel venue would not be open during the con dates due to incomplete renovations. Their hotel contract and booking list were transferred to the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown. | ||
== 2020 == | == 2020 == | ||
| − | As of January 2nd, 2020, the convention announced that AnthroExpo's venue changed to the Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City near Bricktown. | + | As of January 2nd, 2020, the convention announced that AnthroExpo's venue had changed to the Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City near Bricktown. |
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| + | AnthroExpo: Retro Renegades saw 607 attendees, 150 fursuiters and $6,003.63 was raised for WildCare Oklahoma.<ref name="2020Stats">[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1224208211256979459 Stats for 2020]. Retrieved April 17th, 2020.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Pandemic Postponement == | ||
| + | AnthroExpo announced registration and Dealer's Den Applications for its 2021 convention "CasinOWO Royale" on February 26th, 2020, before major event cancellations began taking place in the United States. After months-long discussion with the venue and a formal vote by its Board of Directors, the convention announced on October 9th, 2020 that it would postpone its second iteration from 2021, announcing its new dates for January 21st - 23rd, 2022. <ref name="2020Postponement">[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1314664449664409601?s=20 2020 Covid Postponement Letter]. Retrieved October 9, 2020.</ref> | ||
| − | + | == 2021 == | |
| + | It was formally revealed in January of 2021 that AnthroExpo would host a Virtual Convention. AnEx Online: Shipwrecked! was marked for the weekend of April 10 & 11, 2021. <ref name="Vcon Announcement">[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1346128320367357955?s=20 Virtual Convention Announcement]. Retrieved March 11th, 2021.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 11 March 2021
| AnthroExpo | |
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| AnthroExpo | |
| Other names | {{{othernames}}} |
| Location | |
| Website | |
| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | January 31st - February 2nd, 2020 |
| Organizer(s) | Our Way Oklahoma, LLC |
| Charity | Wildcare |
| Subject | Furry |
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| AnthroExpo staff |
| AnthroExpo guests of honor |
AnthroExpo (also known as AnEx) is a hotel-based furry convention that takes place at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The aim of AnthroExpo is to provide a welcoming place for fandoms in Oklahoma and regionally, to promote dealers and artists alike, and to bring about a renewed sense of community for furries.
Contents
Kickstarter
AnthroExpo began their Kickstarter on November 9th, 2018, with an all-or-nothing goal of $2500. It has since completed its goal, earning a total of $8401.
Guests of Honor
2020
2021
Charity Support
- AnthroExpo supports Wildcare, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of wildlife Noble, Oklahoma, as the convention's official charity partner.
On June 9th, 2019, they held their first official fundraising effort for WildCare - a "Charity Auction Picnic" At Mitch Park in Edmond, OK. The event welcomed roughly 40 visitors and raised $750 over four hours.[1]
- In June 2020, AnthroExpo staff hosted a virtual charity drive over Twitch to raise money for the NAACP Empowerment programs. In was announced on June 26th that their streams raised a total of $2,260 for this cause.[2]
Themes and Attendance
- 2020: Retro Renegades - 607 attendees, 150 fursuiters, with $7,503 raised for charity. [3]
- 2021: AnEx Online: Shipwrecked - TBA
- 2022: CasinOWO Royale - TBA attendees, TBA fursuiters, TBA charity total raised.
Mascots
The official mascots for AnthroExpo are Andrea the scissortail flycatcher, which is also the state bird of Oklahoma, and Exavier the prairie dog. They are featured on official artwork, including the website, and eventual merchandise.
Staff
2018
The convention announced on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 their venue location along with opening pre-registration on the main website as the Wyndham on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City, OK along with their event dates of October 18-20th, 2019.[4]
The convention announced on December 10th, 2018 their online room block access.[5]
2019
On January 30th, 2019 the convention announced that they would be postponing their originally planned convention dates from 2019 to 2020. Of the factors behind this decision, one included the forced removal of an unnamed major organizer and backer for the con, who was quickly ousted from staff due to probable misconduct involving minors. The second was the untimely announcement of a second hotel-based convention in Oklahoma, who had recently proposed their dates to be two months ahead of AnthroExpo's scheduled debut. [6]
On March 11th, 2019, the new dates for the convention were announced for January 31st - February 2nd, 2020. The convention was set to take place at the Wyndham Hotel, which was said to be undergoing large-scale renovations at the time.
On New Years' Eve of 2019, convention chairs were made aware that their hotel venue would not be open during the con dates due to incomplete renovations. Their hotel contract and booking list were transferred to the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown.
2020
As of January 2nd, 2020, the convention announced that AnthroExpo's venue had changed to the Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City near Bricktown.
AnthroExpo: Retro Renegades saw 607 attendees, 150 fursuiters and $6,003.63 was raised for WildCare Oklahoma.[7]
Pandemic Postponement
AnthroExpo announced registration and Dealer's Den Applications for its 2021 convention "CasinOWO Royale" on February 26th, 2020, before major event cancellations began taking place in the United States. After months-long discussion with the venue and a formal vote by its Board of Directors, the convention announced on October 9th, 2020 that it would postpone its second iteration from 2021, announcing its new dates for January 21st - 23rd, 2022. [8]
2021
It was formally revealed in January of 2021 that AnthroExpo would host a Virtual Convention. AnEx Online: Shipwrecked! was marked for the weekend of April 10 & 11, 2021. [9]
References
- ↑ Charity Auction Picnic stats. Retrieved June 9th, 2019.
- ↑ NAACP Charity Streams Stats. Retrieved June 26th, 2020.
- ↑ AnthroExpo 2020 By The Numbers by @AnthroExpo. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ↑ AnthroExpo website homepage. Retrieved November 28th, 2018.
- ↑ AnthroExpo Hotel Roomblock. Retrieved December 14th, 2018.
- ↑ 2019 Cancellation Statement. Retrieved January 31st, 2019.
- ↑ Stats for 2020. Retrieved April 17th, 2020.
- ↑ 2020 Covid Postponement Letter. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ↑ Virtual Convention Announcement. Retrieved March 11th, 2021.
External links
- AnthroExpo - Official Website
- AnthroExpo on Twitter
- AnthroExpo on Instagram
- AnthroExpo on Facebook