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Anthrocon 2023: Holiday season updates

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Hello Anthrocon attendees! With the holiday season in full swing and the new year quickly approaching, now’s a great time to talk about some updates and important details for our 2023 convention!

REGISTRATION

Anthrocon registration is currently open, with early bird pricing valid until January 29th, 2023. Keep in mind that this year, attendees must be registered for Anthrocon to reserve an Anthrocon-block hotel room. Those who register prior in the early bird period will receive an email when general hotel reservations open, containing the link needed to reserve a hotel room. To review all of the newest updates and policies regarding registration, please visit the registration information page.

Transition to cashless payments

With our efforts to shift our existing payment practices to digital and card-focused options, we are announcing that Registration, Con Store, and Art Show will begin to transition to a cashless payment system. We will be strongly encouraging all attendees to prepare forms of payment such as credit card, debit card, or mobile payment when making purchases at these places during the convention. In addition, the convention center’s establishments, such as food and refreshment stations, will only accept cashless payment methods. Dealers Room and Artists Alley will not be transitioned to cashless payments, as the method of preferred payment is determined by individual vendors. We’ll have more information coming soon in updated FAQs.

HOTEL

Hotel room bookings will start in late January for both Dealers and those who have registered Ultrasponsor/Supersponsor, with general booking for Sponsors and regular attendees beginning shortly after in early February. If you have not yet, please review the new Anthrocon Hotel Booking Policy on our Hotels page.  

FURSUIT CRUISES

If you’re looking for a great last-minute holiday gift, or wish to secure your spot for a memorable adventure on the Allegheny River, tickets for our special River Cruises are available, in partnership with the Gateway Clipper Fleet! This year we are offering five hour-long Sightseeing cruises at various times on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, along with a special catered Dinner Cruise (Friday night at 7:30) and Cocktail Cruise (Saturday night at 7:30). For more information or to book tickets, visit the Anthrocon River Cruises information page.

PERFORMANCE AUDITION FORM & PANEL SUBMISSIONS

If you are musically or theatrically inclined and wish to schedule a performance on Anthrocon’s Main Stage, there is an audition form available to fill out on our Events page. Main Stage time is limited, so please apply early! Applications to host regular panels such as Meet & Greets, Seminars, Discussions, Demonstrations, Educational Talks, etc. are also available on our Events and Panels page. The success of Anthrocon’s programming relies on you - we encourage everyone interested to contribute and be part of one of the largest and most diverse panel tracks in furry fandom, while meeting other furry fans with shared interests!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Our media team will continue regular updates on all of our social media channels including Twitter (@anthrocon), Facebook and our official Telegram channel. Remember to always verify that information you receive about the convention comes from a legitimate Anthrocon resource!

  • Always check the account the tweet is from - our official account handle is @anthrocon on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and others.

  • Verify any information you hear from non-official sources. Even if you heard it from a friend!

  • If you’re not sure about a post’s authenticity, send us a private message through our e-mail or Direct Messages on social media.

VOLUNTEERS & STAFF SIGNUPS

We know there are many folks interested in learning what it’s like to put on a convention, and we’d love to grow our team! We will have more information regarding volunteer and staff opportunities with our team in the upcoming months. If you volunteered last year, you’ll be hearing from our Volunteers team soon regarding interest for 2023.

Banner photo: HawkPool



Black Lives Matter

We are shocked and appalled by the murder of George Floyd and the many other acts of racial injustice that are occurring across the nation. Right now, we believe the need for action is more important than just words. We stand with the Black community. We know that Black Lives Matter, and we want you to know that we hear you; we see you; we stand with you, and we support you.

An update from Anthrocon

Hello everyone!. We know that a lot of folks are wanting information and updates regarding this year’s convention and the current situation. We’d like to give you a quick update.

Anthrocon has been in almost daily contact with VisitPittsburgh, the David Lawrence Convention Center, and/or our partner hotels. At this time, all of our contracts are still in place and plans for this year’s convention are still progressing.

COVID-19 Information

As you are well aware, the COVID-19 virus continues to make headlines as new cases, both confirmed and presumptive, are being reported worldwide. The staff of Anthrocon place the health and safety of our attendees above all other factors, and have sought guidance from a variety of informed sources, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, Duke University Medical Center, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department.

Anthrocon to host citywide Children’s Art Show and Competition in 2020

PITTSBURGH – Anthrocon, Pittsburgh’s furry convention, will be offering something new for its 2020 convention. Anthrocon has developed a wonderful, synergistic relationship with the city of Pittsburgh, and wishes to give back a bit more, this time to the children of the city. Therefore, Anthrocon is pleased to announce a new children’s art competition with 2 divisions and special prizes for the top pieces of art in each division. The division for its younger entrants will have a top prize of a $100 Amazon gift card. The division for its entrants up to seniors in high school will have a top prize available of a $1,000 grant, which can be used at the entrant’s discretion for tuition or educational supplies.