Gathering of the Guilds - Load In and Setup

Gathering of the Guilds - Load In and Setup

The Gathering of the Guilds (GOTG) is one of the largest art shows in the Northwest. Six Guilds and hundreds of artists come together to display and sell their custom made and unique creations at Oregon Convention Center. The Guild has the largest booth in the show and this is our biggest community event of the year. We use this large gathering to showcase our skills as woodworkers and the benefits the Guild can bring to the community and recruit new members. 

We are in Hall D again this year. We can access our space by walking through the Potter's area or possibly a hallway adjacent to the dock that runs parallel to the show area. 

Activities include setting up the Guild sales booth and demo area as well as helping other exhibitors unload their vehicles and move their items to their booth.  This helps the move in go quickly and keeps the loading dock from getting backed up.  You need to be able to lift and carry a maximum of about 25 pounds for this work. Most of the stuff is pretty light, but it can be bulky and awkward.