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Controversial, but I don't think the solution to a successful convention is to continuously grow bigger and bigger. It seems every time that happens, the prices and lack of accessibility go up. We need more specific conventions to celebrate specific stuff. Less artists making EVERY fandom merch.

I've been having this discussion a lot with my friends and peers- and I don't have the exact solution. But I do know that having a 'one stop shop' convention isn't the direction we should head- If there was a way to have more curated smaller cons more often, I feel that would open the door-especially to younger artists! Newbies in the convention scene! We NEED more new faces to keep it fresh and to give everyone that fair shake, and when it ends up being the Same Crowd each time because they have curated themselves to this show, it does leave a lot to be desired.

More local cons with some young artist and their button maker, handcrafted goods- Less pressure to make first time con tables shop for frosted cube set ups and have at least 10 variants of charms. Its just too much to expect- and yes, even for the pros!

That said- it's not easy to just Make a Local Con happen, this stuff takes time, money, and organisation. But I don't think bigger conventions are the answer, not for indie artists at least either. It's disappointing to see less indie comics at.... comic conventions. Where are the comics?

again, i dont have a solution- just a lot of thoughts!

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