Our Artist Alley features the best local community artists. They come to show off their work, take commissions, and make a name for themselves. We provide a casual atmosphere where you interact with the artists one-on-one, so you work with them, and maybe even learn something new.

The Artist Alley is located in two places: through the foyer on the lower floor, as well as select tables right outside our Dealers Room. They are normally available through the main hours of the convention.

Here are all the members of the Artist Alley at AOD 2013:

AOD is proud to help raise funds for community causes. Our friends, our staff, and our guests all donate to the Charity Auction. Items up for sale include the unique, the out-of-print, the bizarre, the awesome, the hilarious, and the jaw-droppingly surprising. Posters, DVDs, artwork, video games, voice work, consoles, collectables, and even intangible things, it's all here. And sometimes, guests autograph auction their favorite items, transforming them into truly one-of-a-kind collectables. Place your bids at the Charity Auction and support a good cause! Read more about AOD's charity work.

What would AOD be without the Dealers Hall? Going on strong with nine sold out years in a row, the Dealers Hall is back with a vengeance, for another deal-packed exhibit extravaganza extraordinaire.

The Dealers Room is open to the public on both days of the convention:

• Saturday, February 16, 2012: noon to 6:30 PM
• Sunday, February 17, 2012: 10 AM to 5 PM

The Dealers Room is located on the main floor of the hotel, in the Sakura Room, just as last year.

Here are all of our Dealers at AOD 2013:

You know how some people hoard unbelievable amounts of stuff? Are you one of those people? Or are looking to become one? Well, then the Swap Meet is where you need to be. Any attendee who wants to sell items is welcome to purchase a Swap Meet ticket ($20 from the Registration Desk, limited quantity available) and set up camp. Then, when the doors burst open, all the other attendees flood the room, sifting through your old anime, comics, video games, and toys, looking for those special treasures.