Art Show and Auction

Aspiring anime artists from around the world can submit their artwork for display or sale in our huge art show. We are aggressively seeking submissions from artists for this year's event and hope to have one of the largest anime art shows in the country.

Over the next couple of years we are hoping to position AnimeFEST as the premier anime artists convention. With both the largest anime art show and the most artist oriented programming. If you're interested in helping or programming have ideas, please contact us.

General Rules for Members

1. All persons wishing to purchase art must obtain a bidder's number. You will need to stop by the Art Show desk during normal operating hours to acquire one. We will not be assigning bidder's numbers at the auction. So, if you have any thoughts of attending the auction, please make sure you pick up a number some time prior to Sunday night.
2. We request that all pieces purchased out right or won at auction be allowed to stay in the art show until Monday morning, if it is at all possible. This will allow the most guests to view all the art that was shown. If you need to pick it up prior to Monday, we understand and arrangements for pick-up can be made either at time of purchase at the Art Show desk or at the close of the auction at the auction table. For those persons for whom the art auction will be a new experience, please keep in mind that there is a lot of art to be gone through and it can take a while. Please give us your patience and we promise to give each piece its full due.
3. The Art Show will have security at the door for the entire time the art show is open. It will be their job to keep the art safe. So, please don't give them a hard time when they ask you to check your purses, packages, cameras, or other items. We promise they will give them back. They will also stop any persons attempting to bring food or drink into the Art Show. We think the art is most beautiful when there are no spills to be seen. The art room will be locked during the hours that the show is not for viewing.
4. Finally, this is an art show comprised mostly of fans. We ask that you do not make rude, hurtful, or demeaning comments about any of the art shown. They were brave enough to put it up; be kind enough to appreciate their efforts. We reserve the right to bar any persons causing a scene.

Artist Rules

1. All Artists must fill out an Artist Agreement to to able to show art.

Artist Agreement

2. Original artwork and limited edition prints are the preferred formats.
3. All artwork must be either properly matted and/or framed; or on board or stretched canvas. Sculpture and any other forms of artwork are also acceptable and encouraged.
4. It is the responsibility of the artist to deal with copyright laws. The Convention, its staff, and all related personnel, assumes no responsibility for checking copyright permission.
5. Artwork must be submitted by the artist or their agents.
6. Hanging space is on a first-come, first-served basis.
7. Display locations will be designated by the Art Show staff to maximize space usage and artistic impact.
8. All Artists with reservations not checked in by 10:00 am Saturday will lose their reservation. Any open space at that time will be filled on a first come, first served basis. All exhibits must be in place by 11:30 am Friday unless otherwise authorized by the Art Show Manager.
9. If space is available, walk-ins may be accepted Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
10. The Convention, and its staff reserve the right to disallow any artwork.
11. Panels will be four foot by four foot and will carry an entry fee of $5 each. Our tables will be 8’ x 30" and will carry an entry fee of $10 each.
12. Walk-in submissions are welcome, dependent on space.
13. Sales will be by silent and live auction. Any piece with three (3) silent bids will be taken to the live auction. In addition, art show staff may decide to take any additional piece to the live auction at their sole discretion.
14. Items may be purchased immediately at the "Quick Sale Price" if there are no previous bids. Items not sold at auction may be purchased at the "Price After Auction", if a "Price After Auction" is not included, the "Quick Sale Price" will be used.
15. A $1.00 handling fee will be charged for each "NFS" (Not For Sale) piece.
16. All taxes will be deducted from the final sale price of the item. The tax rate for this event is 8.25%. Be sure to take this into account when determining your prices.
17. Payment will be made to the artist or agent within 30 days of the event.
18. Artists are responsible for return postage and insurance, as appropriate.

Art Guidelines

1. This is an Anime convention. We would prefer the majority of your art be of an Anime theme but we will accept art with a Science Fiction and Fantasy theme as well. This means we should be able to determine that it fits into one of the above categories through subject matter, character design, or other forms of interpretation. This will be at the discretion of the Art Show Manager with the right to appeal if desired. We are not trying to stifle your creativity. We simply want the art to fit the forum we are providing. This will bring more enjoyment to the viewers and a better chance of sales for the artist. Which brings us right into rule two.
2. All artist or their representatives will be responsible for hanging their own art. If you have a representative hang your art, please send a note letting us know that they have the right to do so. If any artist or their representative needs help in hanging the art, please feel free to ask. We are there to make this a joyful experience for all involved.
3. We will require that all pieces, either on the back or underneath, be clearly marked with the artist's name and the name of the piece. This is to provide us with a way to match piece and artist at the auction, upon pick up, or upon retrieval if the piece doesn't sale. It does not have to be permanent but must be attached well enough to handle moving. When the piece is displayed we will provide identity slips that will need to be placed on or near each piece. These will provide viewers with information such as artist's name, name of piece, character and/or series, and medium. Please be ready to provide this information when you or your art arrives.

The Art Show Manager reserves the rights to change or add to these rules as circumstances dictate.