So, I was an artist in Artist Alley at the Penguicon this weekend at the Westin Hotel in Southfield, MI. The Penguicon is a science fiction, open source software and gaming event. Since I am also an Extra Class ham radio operator, I felt quite at home. This was my first ever anything kind of con event. I received a lot of compliments on my work. I received a good amount of sales over the three day event. And one of the featured guests purchased my work.
So, this got me thinking of other types of events like this. Since much of my work consists of vintage Fisher Price Little People and Lego ® minifigures - so should I apply to other events like this? I know art fairs have been good to me, but a little extra income on those off weeks when I am not at an art fair and some sort of con-event where everyone understands my work...
