Becoming an Artist
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Find all the information and rules for Ai-Kon Artists here
Ai-Kon’s New Artists Program Information
Ai-Kon is happy to continue our program to welcome brand new artists into our Marketplace!
This program is only available during our Ai-Kon summer event and a limited amount of new-comers are accepted through this application.
New Artists Perks
- Early application before the General Table Applications open.
- Discounted table cost compared to the General Tables.
- Lower competitive pressure.
- Highlighted placement on map.
Please note that you will be sharing an 8’ table with another artist who may be a stranger to you. If you are uncomfortable with this please apply for a full table under the General Art Tables Application.
New Artist Application Guidelines
- Artists must NOT have participated at any previous Ai-Kon event (as an artist or a vendor) to be considered.
- All applicants must be 15 years or older to apply.
- Applicants are required to provide a sample of their work via a social media account or portfolio website etc for judging, as well as a description of the artworks and/or merchandise that is intended to be sold.
- Table displays from previous cons or mock displays are strongly recommended.
- Each application is carefully juried by the Marketplace Team to ensure a diverse collection of artists that fit within Ai-Kon’s Marketplace demographic.
- All applying artists will be notified of their application status on February 1, 2025.
- If accepted, artists will be emailed a link to our online registration and payment form. Artists must complete and submit the form and payment by May 4, 2025.
- This application is separate from the general table application.
- If you are not chosen as a New Artist, you are welcome to apply for the General Art tables.
- Only the artist registered in the application form is permitted to sell their work at a New Artist table.
Ai-Kon’s General Art Table Information
Ai-Kon is excited to welcome back artists into our Marketplace! The following information is applicable for Ai-Kon
General Table Application Guidelines
- ARTIST ALLEY IS NOW FULLY JURIED.
- All artists not accepted will be placed on the waitlist.
- If you would like to be removed from the wait list please let us know.
- Table displays from previous cons or mock displays are strongly recommended.
- All applying artists will be notified of their application status on March 8, 2025.
- If accepted, artists will be emailed a link to our online registration and payment form. Artists must complete and submit the form and payment by May 4, 2025.
- Artists are allowed a single table under their name, and cannot opt for more than one full table.
- If you require more space, we suggest you apply as a vendor. Please contact the Vendor Coordinator at vendors@ai-kon.org for more information.
Please make sure to read the Ai-Kon Artists Rules and Regulations in its entirety,
for they may have changed.
Contact the Artist Coordinator at art@ai-kon.org for any questions.