Negative experience at art department…
Negative experience at art department Eindhoven 2025
Thursday March 20.
Today my work was shown at the event. I was approached by TAD so I thought "oh great! This is a big opportunity for me”
Unfortunately as a participant I did not get an entrance ticket but, I thought "okay, I want to see my work exhibited" so I bought a ticket for 37.50. I managed to arrange a day off from my work and did everything I could to be there on time. The discord showcase was supposed to start at 13:30, where my work was going to be displayed. I was there at 13:25 and had taken a seat. I thought it was very strange because almost no one was in the room. Then I checked the program again and it did indeed say that it was supposed to start at 13:30. But now comes the twist, the showcase had started much earlier than planned. This is unfortunate , because I had not seen my work and could not talk to the other artists afterwards. Money spent for nothing, and my vacation day from work is also lost. I walked to the crew behind the scenes to ask if it was possible to share my drawing on the screen one more time, to quickly take a picture for my PORTFOLIO. It hurt me when I got her mean and dismissive reaction. I was treated like I was nothing. There was no human way of saying no, but rather rejected as if I was bothering her. I was a participant and expect help and support especially from people from the CREW. But I didn't give up yet, then I had a conversation with Maria (communication manager). Unfortunately Maria could only help me by giving me a picture that is not suitable for portfolio work. Then she asked me if I would possibly be at the event again tomorrow. It is a 4 hour drive for me in total (there and back) and I do not have a ticket for Friday March 21st. I think it is a shame that no solution was offered. this experience was unprofessional, and I hope that the people who are going tomorrow get to see everything at the right time , i still recommend not trusting the schedule in any case.