named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cosplay Safety & Consent Program
Initiative enforcing a strict code of conduct around respectful interaction with cosplayers, including photo and touch consent, with trained staff and reporting systems
KinshokuCon
Annual all-ages anime convention featuring panels, workshops, live performances, artist alley, vendor hall, and cosplay activities in Niagara Falls, NY
Safe Space & Harassment Response
Comprehensive policy and enforcement system to prevent harassment, provide support resources, and respond to reports during events
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Game Community Events & Expos 2 activities
- Facilitating cosplay and creative community activitiesHosts a cosplay contest and offers artisan-led craft workshops in a dedicated creative space during the event weekend to encourage creative expression and participation.
- Organizing and operating an annual anime and pop culture conventionPlans and runs KinshokuCon, an annual fan-run anime convention in Western New York that celebrates local anime and nerd culture, featuring community-submitted programming and held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls, NY. The event requires badge purchase for attendance and includes all-ages programming.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinating volunteer teams for event operationsOrganizes and manages a volunteer team to support convention logistics including setup, teardown, registration, badge checking, and other operational needs. Volunteers receive badge cost reimbursement based on hours served.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Ensuring inclusive and accessible event policiesProvides free admission for children aged 6 and under when accompanied by a full-paying adult, allows breastfeeding in all areas, offers quiet spaces for nursing parents, and maintains a harassment-free environment for attendees of all identities.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operating a merchant market and supporting artist vendorsRuns a merchant market with over 30 vendors selling handmade goods, original art, and fanart, and provides booth opportunities for artists and merchants to showcase and sell their items during the convention.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosting special guest appearances and fan engagement eventsInvites special guests such as voice actors and industry figures to participate in photo opportunities, autograph sessions, and Q&A panels as part of the convention experience.
- Providing diverse event programming including panels, workshops, and live performancesHosts a range of programming at KinshokuCon such as panels, workshops, live performances, community-led discussions, gameshows, and voice actor appearances. Programming is community-submitted and undergoes a juried selection process for inclusion.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- DoubleTree Niagara Falls Partner — Host venue for KinshokuCon events
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Partner — Host venue for KinshokuCon 2026.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Partner — Venue partner hosting the KinshokuCon 2026 event.
- Elliott Starr Partner — Photographer providing event photography for KinshokuCon
- Elliott Starr Partner — Photographer providing images for the event, credited as @starrmanly.
- Hidden Village Partner — Partner organization providing representation and community space for Black pop-culture enthusiasts.
- Japan Culture Center of Western New York Inc. Partner — Collaborative partner in promoting Japanese cultural programming.
- KinshokuCon Network — KINSHOKU PRODUCTIONS INC organizes and operates the KinshokuCon convention.
- KinshokuCon Network — Kinshoku Productions, Inc. organizes and runs KinshokuCon as its primary event.
- KinshokuCon Partner — Kinshoku Productions, Inc. organizes and operates the KinshokuCon event through which volunteer activities are coordinated.
- Misty Guild Café Partner — Local café offering a 10% discount to KinshokuCon 2026 badge holders.
- Tora-Con Partner — Industry collaborator and fellow convention organizer.
- UBCon Partner — Industry collaborator and fellow convention organizer.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Programming Modelmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy involving community members in the design and delivery of convention content, we increase participation and ownership, because inclusive co-creation fosters deeper engagement and reflects local identities.
- Cross-Cultural Engagement Through Partnershipsmethodology: cross_cultural_engagementBy collaborating with cultural and identity-based organizations, we deepen cultural authenticity and broaden access, because trusted community partnerships enable meaningful exchange and reduce barriers to participation for underrepresented groups.
- Inclusive and Safe Community Spacemethodology: consent_based_safetyBy enforcing a Code of Conduct and promoting consent-based norms, we create a safer, more inclusive environment that encourages broader participation, because attendees engage more freely when personal boundaries and dignity are institutionally protected.