I'm sorry if this has been answered but I didn't see it in the first con tag - how far in advance should you prepare? I want to do an AA for the first time, and the con I attend annually & have means to get to is 9 months away. AA applications haven't opened yet. I have just a few artworks that I think would work as prints, and want to paint some more, as well as make designs for other merch. How far ahead would you recommend having all your designs done or all your stock produced?
Nattosoup: We’ve talked about con prep a few times here! I’ve also talked about con prep and planning on my Youtube channel and Nattosoup Art and Process Blog as well. Your needs will vary based on what you’re producing, so you’ll adjust your schedule and your prep to suit your needs, but below are some resources to get you started:
My Convention Planning TImeline (blog post, timeline, con prep, ordering schedule)
A Week of Akaicon Prep (video, walking you through my week of pre-con prep)
My Life with ADHD, Cons (video)
Con Prep List (resource)
You Don’t Need Art School: Convention Planning 101 (blog post)
