Anthro New England

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Anthro New England
|othernames = ANE
|logo = [[File:Anthro new england 2024 logo.png|225px|Anthro New England 2022]]
|caption =
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], [[W:Massachusetts|Massachusetts]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://www.anthronewengland.com
|status = Ongoing
|first = February 27 - March 1, 2015
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Anthro New England, Inc.]]''
|charity = ''[https://wingswildlife.org/ Wings of the Dawn]'', ''[https://www.queerscouting.org/ Queer Scouts]''
|resources = {{con resources|Anthro New England}}
}}
{{Anthro New England}}
'''Anthro New England''' ('''ANE''') is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== History ==

Founded in 2014, ANE was initially held at the [[Hyatt Regency Cambridge]] in Cambridge, MA. The first theme was "The American Revolution: Boston Strong!", centered on Boston's history during the American Revolutionary War. After the 2017 convention concluded, ANE sought a new hotel to accommodate the over 1.3K attendees recorded that year.

In 2018, ANE moved to the [[Boston Park Plaza]] Hotel in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.

=== COVID-19 pandemic ===

* 2020 - Due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, which developed shortly after the 2020 iteration concluded, the previous announcement that ANE would return in 2021 was revised to notify attendees that the 2021 event would be cancelled.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/1298024156555096069 "We hope that it will come as no surprise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we need to announce the official cancellation of Anthro New England 2021. ...We're already planning a Virtual Anthro New England in February 2021. While we may not be able to physically be with one another, we can still be together."] - Anthro New England, Twitter</ref> Included in this announcement was that ANE would instead feature a virtual event in the same month that ANE 2021 was scheduled. This was held from February 19 - 21, 2021, and was titled "Anthro New England: Online!", featuring an America Online look-a-like logo for the event. Despite the theme being postponed until next year, the 90s theme was still maintained. The main feature of the event was a virtual recreation of the immediate surroundings of the Boston Park Plaza hotel, including portions of Back Bay and the Public Garden. This was created by a handful of ANE Staff members in the lead-up to the event. The event also featured a livestream via the convention's Twitch channel of various DJs performing '90s-themed mixes, as well as a virtual dealer's den featuring various previous vendors.<ref>[https://www.anthronewengland.com/virtual-events] - Anthro New England, Website</ref>

* 2021 - Anthro New England announced on July 6t, 2021<ref>https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/1412479293926543368</ref> that [[Anthro New England 2022]] would be happening in person - with the "Back To The 90's!" theme originally selected for ANE 2021. ANE 2022 was held at the Boston Park Plaza between the dates of February 17-20, 2022. At the 2022 closing ceremonies, ANE announced a move to a new hotel, and from the 2023 iteration onward, the convention takes place at the Westin Boston Seaport District, with attendees given the option of two overflow hotels for the first time. The theme of the 2023 convention was "Trains!" and with the move, attendance grew to 3548 members. ANE 2023 featured GoH [[Braeburned]], [[Hearth Fox]] and [[Tonya Song]].

=== Latest ===

The next iteration of Anthro New England is ANE 2027, with the theme '''''Sleepytime!'''''. This was announced at the closing ceremonies of the 2026 event. The 2027 event will feature Guests of Honor [[Sean Chiplock]], [[Snackpony]] and [[PrismPaws]]<ref>https://bsky.app/profile/ane.boston/post/3mcqgvjmofb2v</ref>.

==Organization==

ANE is hosted and managed by '''Anthro New England, Inc.''', which is a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(7)]] non-profit corporation registered with the state of Massachusetts. Anthro New England, Inc., is run by a Board of Directors charged with operating the annual convention, facilitating donations for charity, and presenting a positive image of the furry fandom for New England and United States.

Anthro New England, Inc. maintains enough funds to continue operations, and donates all other proceeds to charities that fall within the bounds of their mission statement, which reads as follows: "Anthro New England's mission is to raise funds and increase awareness for local charities that connect animals with humans in need, while providing a fun, safe event for anthropomorphic fans to meet and enjoy art, performance, music, and literature."

== Mascots ==

ANE's official [[mascot]] is a [[deer]] named '''Copley''', as well as a variety of additional backup [[character]]s, including a [[cougar]] named '''Quincy''' and a [[cardinal]] named '''Roxbury'''.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and [[Adult|Mature]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[PolarisWoof]] - [[Chair]]
* [[Flinterstuff]] - Chair
* [[Foxar Wolfen]] - [[Treasurer]]
* [[Smudge Cat]] - Member at-Large
* [[Camille Lee-Fitzgerald]] - [[Secretary]]
* [[Drahck]] - Member at-Large
* [[Kat Fitzgerald]] - [[President]]
* [[Wes]] - Member at-Large

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[???]]

== Guest of Honor ==

* 2015 - [[Anthro artist]] [[Vallhund]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor-vallhund Guest of Honor - Vallhund] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved May 1, 2014.</ref> and [[scalie]] [[artist]] [[Fivel]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor-fivel Guest of Honor - Fivel] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved May 1, 2014.</ref>
* 2016 - [[Furry artist]] [[Kittiara (artist)|Kittiara]] and furry artist [[Jennifer Rodriguez]] ('''Pac Rat'''/'''Pac''')<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150819203006/http://www.anthronewengland.org/guests-of-honor/ Guests of Honor webpage at Anthro New England 2016 website], archived 2015 August 19. Retrieved 2015 August 19.</ref>
* 2017 - [[WinterSnoWolf]] and [[Riley (New Jersey)|Riley]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/705830436459683841 Tweet] on the Anthro New England account on Twitter. Dated March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.</ref>
* 2018 - [[Publishing company]] [[Rabbit Valley Comics]] and furry artist and fursuiter [[NowAndLater]]<ref name="FA">[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/AnthroNewEngland Profile] on the Anthro New England account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved April 17, 2017.</ref>
* 2019 - Furry artists [[Meesh]] and [[Enro the Mutt]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2020 - Furry artists [[BooBun]] and [[Pulex]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic), moved online.
* 2022 - Furry artist [[Nightlinez]], the creators of [[Circles]], a furry comic, and 'special guest' [[Chise]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2023 - Furry artist [[Braeburned]], musical performer [[Tanya Song]], and artist [[Hearthfox]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2024 - Musical artist [[DJ Woozie]], artist and fashion designer [[HOWLOUT]], and furry artist [[Declan Mouse]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2025 - Tattoo artist [[Jaystor]], designer and musician [[NONSTOPPUP]], and furry artist [[GODBIRDART]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2026 - Youtuber and lyricist [[The Stupendium]], Youtuber and 3D animator [[RitoBandito]], and fursuit maker [[Sleepy Stag Suits]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.
* 2027 - Furry artist [[SnackPony]], furry artist [[Prismpaws]], and voice actor [[Sean Chiplock]]<ref>[http://www.anthronewengland.org/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor] on the Anthro New England wesbite. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>.

== Themes ==

* 2015 - '''''The American Revolution: Boston Strong!'''''<ref>http://www.furaffinity.net/user/AnthroNewEngland Retrieved August 21, 2014.</ref>
* 2016 - '''''Sportsball!'''''<ref name="2016FA">[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/AnthroNewEngland Anthro New England's profile] on Fur Affinity. Retrieved May 12, 2015.</ref>
* 2017 - '''''For Science!'''''<ref name="Tweet1">[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/705829714020200448 Tweet] on the [[Anthro New England]] account on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.</ref>
* 2018 - '''''To The Sea!'''''<ref name="FA"/>
* 2019 - '''''Attack of the Were-con!'''''
* 2020 - '''''The Roaring Twenties!'''''
* 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic), moved online
* 2022 - '''''Back to the 1990s'''''
* 2023 - '''''Trains!'''''
* 2024 - '''''It's a Nor'Eastah!'''''
* 2025 - '''''A Staggering Case!'''''
* 2026 - '''''It's a Western!'''''
* 2027 - '''''Sleepytime!'''''

== Charities ==

* 2015 - ''[https://mavestadog.org/ Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog]'' - ($10.000)<ref name="2015stats">[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/572177193637429248 Tweet] on the Anthro New England account on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 1, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.</ref>
* 2016 - ''Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog'' - ($11,000)<ref>[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/691417317989818368 Tweet] on the Anthro New England account on Twitter. Dated January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.</ref>
* 2017 - ''Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog'' - ($15,000)<ref name="Tweet2">[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/823316404904558593 Tweet] on the Anthro New England account on Twitter. Dated January 22, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref>
* 2018 - ''[https://mavestadog.org/ Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog]'' - ($21,000)<ref name="Tweet2">[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/967913340369539072 Tweet] on the Anthro New England Twitter account. Dated/Retrieved February 25, 2018.</ref>
* 2019 - ''[https://mavestadog.org/ Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog]'' - ($22,500)
* 2020 - [[W:ALS Association|ALS Association]] and [https://neads.org/about/ NEADS World Class Service Dogs] ($25,700)
* 2021 - Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic), moved online
* 2022 - [[Youth on Fire]] and [https://neads.org/about/ NEADS World Class Service Dogs] - ($27,000)
* 2023 - [[Youth on Fire]] and [https://neads.org/about/ NEADS World Class Service Dogs] - ($21,000)
* 2024 - [[Youth on Fire]] and [https://wingswildlife.org/ WINGS Wildlife] - ($30,000)
* 2025 - [https://www.queerscouting.org/ Queer Scouts] and [https://wingswildlife.org/ WINGS Wildlife] - ($40,000)
* 2026 - [https://www.queerscouting.org/ Queer Scouts] and [https://wingswildlife.org/ WINGS Wildlife] - ($50,000)<ref ="2026 stats">[https://bsky.app/profile/ane.boston/post/3mcqg272suq2r Bluesky] on the Anthro New England Bluesky account. Dated January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.</ref>
* 2027 - TBA - (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Anthro New England - Year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| N/A
| 757<ref name="2015stats"/>
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| 165<ref name="2015stats"/>
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 965
| 21.07%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 1384
| 43.41%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 2050<ref name="Tweet2"/>
| 48.12%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 2251
| 9.8%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| ?
| ?
| 2570
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021 (Virtual)
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic),<br>moved online.
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 2530
| 12.39%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 3548
| 40.23%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 4482
| 26.32%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 5761
| 28.53%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| 7284
| 26.44%
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/AnthroNewEngland Anthro New England] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~anthronewengland Anthro New England] on [[Weasyl]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/AnthroNewEngland/ Anthro New England] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE Anthro New England] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/ane.boston Anthro New England] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/Anthro_NE Anthro New England] on [[Telegram]] (official announcenents)
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@anthro_ne Anthro New England] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://discord.com/invite/RAxsNYp734 Anthro New England] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthronewengland/ Anthro New England] on [[Instagram]]
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