Question for My Con-going Readers

[drpaisley]

The new art show maven for ConQuesT has proposed moving the art auction (currently held at 5p on Saturday) to later in the evening, like after the masquerade (roughly 9p). Have any of you seen this done at other cons, and if so, how did it work for you, whether as consumer or part of the art show workers union?

Comments

my question was a bit rhetorical

[parrismcb.livejournal.com]

I attended my first convention in the 70's. I've worked on conventions, slept inside an art show when we couldn't get proper security and locks for the safety of the artwork. Now I can no longer help do setup or tear down, so I send brawny men and canny women to help thanks to the Bros, and I can concentrate on evaluating the art presented and decide if I want to bid. I have been known to spend several thousand dollars at an art show.

I do see that in some instances that certain groups can become so insular that no new people can comfortably fit in to share the work and excitement of working on their section of programming and events. Perhaps more outreach to get people interested in working and making sure there is a welcoming attitude would make the burden less on the 'same old' volunteers.