Art Show Application

Applications

Applications are now open for participation in the 2024 Kumoricon Art Show.

Admission Fee: A minimum 10% of all sales, to be determined at the end of the show. (This fee is donated to Outside In.)

Application Deadline: Applications close October 25, 2024, at 11:59pm. Applications are first come, first served, however, we reserve the right to choose not to display artwork that breaks Kumoricon’s Code of Conduct.

10% of final sales will be taken as a participation fee in the Kumoricon Art Show that will be donated to Kumoricon’s Charity Beneficiaries. Artists who submit their art to the Art Show may opt in to donate any additional percentage of their sales to Kumoricon's charity beneficiaries.

For Kumoricon 2024, our chosen charity is Outside In, a charity organization providing healthcare and social services to youth and other marginalized communities in Portland, Oregon.

Submissions

Once you are accepted, we will send you the mail-in/drop-off instructions and tips. Art must be delivered to the Art Show by the artist in advance. Art can be brought to the convention on November 7, 2024, if unable to mail. This can be coordinated with staff through email.

If shipping, please mail artwork no later than Friday, October 25 (or as soon as your application is accepted, if after this date) to ensure that it arrives well before Kumoricon 2024. Artwork not received before November 8 will not be displayed. If you do not wish to ship your artwork but still want to participate in the Art Show, please contact the Art Show Coordinator for additional options.

Displaying art

Kumoricon will supply wall panels for hanging 2-dimensional artwork and tables for displaying 3-dimensional works. Protect your work: We will not be responsible for your models falling over—we will display according to how the artwork can sit/rest safely. If any special accommodations or displays are needed, please notify the Art Show Coordinator when registering, and include in the “additional information” portion of the registration form.

Kumoricon will not accept any artwork that does not follow these rules and/or display guidelines:

  • Individuals may not submit works by other artists unless they are the designated artist's agents, authorized by submission of the agent's name on the signup form to the Kumoricon Art Show.
  • All submissions must be an artist's original production.
    • Fan art is allowed, however, Kumoricon Art Show reserves the right to reject artwork which appears to be traced or a direct copy from an already existing piece.
    • Pieces may not have any portion be AI-generated.
    • If we determine that an artwork is plagiarized or AI-generated, then it will be removed for the duration of the convention, and the artist will be banned from submitting to the Art Show for up to 3 years.
  • All 2-dimensional work must be matted, framed, and/or mounted. 3-dimensional works (models, sculptures, dolls, etc.) must be freestanding or self-supporting. Please provide your own protective cases if necessary. While we do have frames, they might not be a fit for your artwork and cannot go home with buyers, so please coordinate with the Art Show Coordinator if you are unable to frame, matte, or mount your artwork.
  • Fabric items such as scarves, quilts, and T-shirts may either be rigged for hanging or mounted for table display. Additional display options can be arranged if discussed prior to the convention.
  • Normal safety regulations must be observed. This means no whirling or spinning blades, emission of toxic odors or fumes, explosives, radioactive materials, or biohazards.
  • Art that falls under 18+ categories will not be accepted.

Only Kumoricon Art Show staff are permitted to handle artwork for hanging and display. If you have any display preferences, please include your instructions when submitting your registration form. To accommodate the needs of the Art Show, the Art Show staff may rearrange the artwork. Kumoricon reserves the right to refuse to display or to remove any work for any reason at any time. No cameras of any sort are allowed in the Art Show, except for supervised press or staff. If you are found taking video or photos of artwork OR bid sheets without prior permission, you will be asked to leave. We are more than happy to take photos for your portfolio and social media needs.

All artwork will be displayed with an art tag listing the title, lot number, the type of media, artist, and any one social media or link that the artist would like fans directed to. A bid sheet listing the lot number, artist, and minimum starting bid price (determined at the artist's discretion) will also be included.

Bidding

  • Placing a bid – Any staff or attendee can place a bid on an item by entering their bid, contact info, and badge number (if applicable) on the bid sheet. All bids must be in whole dollar increments, and must not be less than the minimum bid price set by the artist.
  • Winning an item – The last bid must be completed by 12:00pm on Sunday of the convention.

Art pick-up

  • Sunday, November 10, 12:00pm–4:00pm – Highest bidders can claim and purchase the item.

Any artwork without bids can be picked up by the artist on Sunday between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Kumoricon is not responsible for mailing artwork back to the artist. Special considerations can be made if an artist is willing to pay for return shipping of artwork (contact the Art Show Coordinator if you are concerned). A proxy is allowed to pick up any unsold artwork if needed, if it is arranged with the Art Show Coordinator in advance. If the artwork is not picked up on Sunday by 4:00pm, the artwork will be held for 7 days. After 7 days, it will become property of Kumoricon. The artist is responsible for contacting Kumoricon to get the artwork at their own expense.

If you have any further questions, please contact art.show@kumoricon.org, and we will be very happy to assist.

Credit: Rules derived from Anime Boston Art Show rules.