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Lots of great things happening in Intervention-land!

All Up Together interviewed me about it here.

“When I began exhibiting at cons myself as an adult I saw kids who were just like me when I was at that fragile age. They were now coming to me. That’s when I realized that art is far more important and resonant than many give it credit for. I guess my own past drives me to help others. I see myself in other people.”

Fan to Pro interviewed me here.

“Many Americans work hard at jobs that make them miserable and unfulfilled. They rarely see their families and then get laid off with maybe just a handshake. I’m seeing more and more people who would rather be with their family doing something they love than to continue chasing after things in a system that doesn’t care about any one person anymore. Gone are the days where most people stay at one company for 20+ years. It’s sad but it seems to be the common experience. The internet allows you to reach the people who would like what you do no matter what it is or where they are.”

I’m super-excited about this year! Keep all of your suggestions for guests, topics, events, and companies you’d like to see at the con coming! Remember – we work hard to make this awesome for you! :D

Intervention proudly supports the newly christened Internet Freedom Day:

For more details please click the image or go here at Techdirt.com

In 2010 we raised approximately $300 for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In 2011 we raised $500. This year (our 3rd year of operation) we raised over $1100. As with all things involved with Intervention, it seems that every year we manage to do bigger and brighter things.

The reason for that is because of your support and your attending the event. There is no man behind the curtain. Intervention is a true indie/DIY event by the community for the community. The only magic is you. Those of you who don’t know me personally may not know how absolutely nuts I and my staff are when it comes to ethics and doing the best that we can for people. Just watch our trajectory.

Nice to meet you. Now you know.

You are a part of something that is both unique and a heck of a great time.

Thank you for supporting this so that we can do that. Full speed ahead! <3

Hi guys!

Back in 2010 when Harknell and I started this convention, many people said we were crazy. They were probably correct. The amount of work, dedication, and sacrifice required to get a new event off the ground without a big corporate backer is extreme.

The challenges we faced in the beginning – my god. There were times that it seemed like an impossible struggle. The older I get, the more I realize that “impossible” often becomes irrelevant when you are as committed to something as we are. 4 days of 19 hour shifts every day this past weekend? No worries, I got that.

Maybe I “got that” too much since Ops Manager Paul wrote this on my badge after I almost fell over mid eye-blink:

Intervention grew it’s attendance base in 2011 and now we’ve grown a bit more in 2012.

The core mission of being there for adults and families is what keeps us strong. You are watching the future. This is the indie art space of the future.

Great Cthulhu onesie!

Layla is just over 1 month old and came dressed in her Owly best for the occasion!

We know this is the right thing to do. No where else can you experience an event like Intervention. On one hand you have a supportive atmosphere where you can get low cost education from the pros.

Our panels are unmatched by anyone else. That is a fact in my view.

Then there is the art and crafts that you will not see anywhere else.

Doctor Hoot by Kelsey Wailles:

There is geekery, video gaming, and arcade gaming.

Then you have the part where anything goes:

We are like a 3 day retreat for creative miscreants and geeks of all types.

You are the reason we could do this. Your donations, support, volunteering, and your advertising us to your friends. We made this con for you. You made this con for us.

We come together to learn, show off our cool stuff, make connections, and to work on new projects. The end result? People leave us inspired and come back the next year to show us the cool stuff they did in that year.

This is the future. It’s awesome, and we are already working on 2013. I hope you will join us again on August 23-25, 2013 at the Hilton Rockville, MD.

More pictures available on the Facebook page until we get them all processed.

Fan photos so far:

By gregoriusu

By Mellissa Braus

If you have photos you have taken, feel free to post them in the comments!

We will be August 23-25, 2013 at the Rockville, MD Hilton (same venue). Book your vacation now! :D

Pre-reg is not up yet. We need to recover from this weekend. Thank you all who came out – more details to come!