Anime Central 2006, in Chicago. While the anime wasn't worth the trip, the art and costumes certainly were. The interior lighting was difficult to work with, as were some overly aggressive camera hating staff members.
An artist whose work I liked
Star Blazers artist!
Two of three members of a band that played at the Masquerade
She is just about to knee him in the groin, really!
Neko Vendor
"John" - Probably the best anime-style artist there