Artists Alley 2013 FAQ

[ObiJay]

Honestly, bring what you enjoy and thinks might sell. Our stuff is all Victorian and Steampunk and does quite well. If you think it's a neato keen item and you think some folks want to buy it, toss it on the table. Tossing in anime/cultural items may not hurt, but it's not a necessity.

[TalaRedWolf33]

Honestly, bring what you enjoy and thinks might sell. Our stuff is all Victorian and Steampunk and does quite well. If you think it's a neato keen item and you think some folks want to buy it, toss it on the table. Tossing in anime/cultural items may not hurt, but it's not a necessity.

Thank you I was fighting with myself to try and include more anime characters, but I don't know if I'll have time. Maybe I'll make one or two but thank you very much you've helped me a lot

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

We allow any and all themes that our artists want to bring in. Whether it's anime related or not. Just as ObiJay said, whatever you're wanting to sell is what you should sell.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

Thank you I'm super excited to apply for a table now

[Lysenis]

So its the first... About that application process....

[hieis_girl1]

Lysenis-

I don't know why there isn't a link up on the Artists Alley page. The webmaster has been informed that it isn't up there, and will hopefully get it up and running soon.

-Krys

[Kao]

I thought that the application opened at noon? It's not noon yet, there's still another hour before it's supposed to be open anyway?

[@random]

Just checked, and it looks like it's up. (^_^)

[hieis_girl1]

Yes, applications are now open, and were opened at noon.

Please remember, this isn't first come, first served, so take your time in submitting an application so you have everything asked for.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

Okies, so, I went through and answered all the questions. I don't have any experience from selling before, but I did describe what I would do for my table. In the section underneath that, I included all links to photos of my products. Is that okies?

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

That's perfect.

-Krys

[Tygermane]

I have a question on the additional badges, do they have to be other artists?  Or can they be other people who are going to help "man" the table so the artist can attend some of the con events?  Also, what is the minimum age for a person who can help with the AA table?  My daughter is 13 and wants to help out with the table if I get one, would I just need to buy a regular pass for her because of her age, or can she get an AA badge as well.

Also, I'm not quite sure what you're wanting in regards to description of 6 ft table set up.

Thanks

[snowshoedtiger]

Can we use Facebook as our website? We use it for the basics like customer questions, product pimping, and spreading the name just not selling (obviously).

[hieis_girl1]

Tygermane-

Anyone that is going to be at your table during the weekend can be given an Artists badge. Whether it's another artists or a friend/family member helping out. Your daughter can help man the booth so long as you are okay with it. She is certainly old enough; and can be given one of the Artists badges as well.

As for the description, what we're asking for is how you're planning on displaying your products. Are you going to have prints in binders sitting on the table? A frame above the table to hang your work? Shelving of some sort? However you plan on showing what you're selling.

Snowshoedtiger-

As long as you have photos of the products you'll be selling, your facebook page works just fine for your website.

-Krys

[blix]

Should I get an email confirmation of my application or is it fine that I didn't get one?

[Kadaashi]

So I'm looking into using pvc pipes for my AA display this year. How big do you guys think they should be? The ones home depot sells are apparently 10ft long (this is what i've seen online i haven't actually visited home depot yet) and I'm planning on getting them cut so I don't have 2ft of pvc pipe sticking out on either end of the table.
I'm also wondering how far off the ground is the top of the table? I'll probably get them cut down height wise as well

[TalaRedWolf33]

Would it be okies if i submitted my application with a better description on how i would set up my table? I feel like i didn't really describe how i would set up my table fully, since i didn't really know that we were supposed to describe how it was going to be set up.

[hieis_girl1]

blix-

We don't send out any emails until July when we send out acceptance emails.

Kadaashi-

The tables are your basic fold up banquet tables. They sit about 3' up from the ground. As for your display, that's up to you to decide. You have to decide how you're going to be displaying your product, and then figure out what the best setup for that is. Setups always differ from table to table and there really isn't any *right* way to do it.

Tala-

All we need is a basic description so we have an idea of how it's going to look. We don't need anything in detail. So you should be fine.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

Oh lol okies good! I've been kinda losing sleep over it cuz i really want to get in and this would be my first time there as an artist, so i really want to make sure everything is in order. thank you so very much

[blix]

Is there any way to get a confirmation that my application is received? I remember last year a friend of mine applied and never heard back. Asking about the ap later, apparently the ap was never received! Something must have gone wrong. I'm afraid of that happening with my ap. 8(

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

You're very welcome!

blix-

If you send an email to artists(@)kumoricon(.)org asking if your application was received, then we can check it for you.

-Krys

[blix]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay my ap is confirmed as existing. X3

[TalaRedWolf33]

Quick question about sales.
Since this year we will be in WA, should we go through our prices and apply tax? Or is it specially exempted just for us cuz we are special? (heres to hoping lol)

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

You are required to include the sales tax in your final sales. But what most artists do is leave prices the same and calculate out the final amount the sales taxes would be at the end of the weekend from the regular price. Please let me know if that doesn't make any sense.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

It does kinda make sense actually lol thank you When will we know if we've been accepted into AA? Are we still looking at the beginning of July?

[Tygermane]

I have another question on the application.  So, if we are going to have helpers at the table, who are not artists selling their own art/crafts, do we still select yes to the question "Are you the leader of a group of artists?" I'm not the leader of a group of artists, but I do have a few friends who are going to help me out so I can attend various events at the convention.  Or do I select no and purchase additional badges later.  And I haven't heard back from two people and I'm worried that they won't get back to me before the application deadline, even if I don't include their name in the application, can I still purchase badges for them after the application has been submitted? (Provided I am accepted)
I hope this question isn't confusing.

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

Once registration is closed for AA, we'll start looking at them right away. Mid July should be when we let everyone know.

Tygermane-

No, the leader of a group is only for when there is more than one artist selling at a single table. If it's just friends helping, then you don't check that. If you need more than the number of badges provided with the table, you'll have to purchase up to 3 more at the discounted price.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

Tala-

Once registration is closed for AA, we'll start looking at them right away. Mid July should be when we let everyone know.

Oh yay When does registration close then? And, if you don't mind me asking, how many submissions have their been so far? Im wondering if I have a good chance to get in lol

[YUme]

Tala: registration closes on the 30th of this month ~


Hieis: For the application helpers don't need to be listed right? Just artists for now and then if we get in we'll fill out info for helpers right?

[hieis_girl1]

Tala-

What YUme said, at the end of the month. And I don't know how many submissions we have yet. I haven't looked since they opened.

YUme-

Helpers do not need to be listed. The only person besides yourself that should be listed are other artists that will be selling at your table with you. We will ask for information about your helpers if and when you've been accepted into Artists Alley.

-Krys

[Tygermane]

Awesome!  Thank you so much!!  Now I'm off to put in my application!! 
So, do you guys wait until the sign-ups are closed before you start looking at applications, or are you already looking at them? (sorry, just curious how the process works)

[YUme]

Thanks Krys!

[hieis_girl1]

Tygermane-

We wait until sign ups are closed. That way we look at all of them at the same time.

-Krys

[TalaRedWolf33]

So, i know I'm being impatient, but could we maybe have an update on how close you guys are to announcing the Artist Alley list?

[Tygermane]

I'm dying to know the same thing! 

[YUme]

They said that it should be up by the 20th if this month so it shouldnt be too long...but they might be a bit late like last year because of life LOL

[superjosh]

eh, only a few more days till the 20th ... and to be perfectly fair I can't even imagine going through the hundreds of submissions I'm sure they got, trying to make sure everyone is within Kumoricon guidelines *and* would be a good fit. I would lose my mind if I had to do that. But Jen and Krys put together (and run) an excellent AA every year. Major props to them

[devyrae]

im fine with waiting till the 20th so that way i know they have time to actually look at everyones different products. maybe even a few times before deciding. it gives us all a better chance

[hieis_girl1]

Jen and I are meeting today to go through applications and make rough decisions. We'll let everyone know asap what's going on!

[hieis_girl1]

Alright. Jen and I had a productive meeting today! The most important thing is that emails will start coming out on the 20th and will go through the weekend. If you don't receive an email from us, check with your group leader if you're in a group and/or email us so we can let you know what happened with your application.

-Krys

[Lysenis]

I am going to die from the wait. . .

If we get in, when is the money required?

[YUme]

Does that mean that you'll get an email even if you don't get in QvQ?

[Lysenis]

When are you guys sending out the emails or have they been sent out already?

[hieis_girl1]

Lysenis-

That will be addressed in the email if you are accepted into AA. And we are sending them out throughout the weekend. As I have said before, please be patient. We have lives outside of Kumoricon that take precedence. We're in the process of sending them out and will have them all sent out by the 23rd like mentioned earlier.

YUme-

Yes, everyone who applied will get an email.

-Krys

[Lysenis]

So it will be like badges then, some now, some tomorrow, some later?

Thank you for letting us know.

[Tygermane]

I'm so nervous!  I will be checking my email constantly until the 23rd!

[Lysenis]

I'm so nervous!  I will be checking my email constantly until the 23rd!

I am the same way. . .

[TalaRedWolf33]

I'm a little concerned that this process has taken so long...

[Lysenis]

I'm a little concerned that this process has taken so long...

Yea. . . This is my whole point.

[blix]

;__; this forum needs a big group hug. CLING TOGETHER AND FEEL BETTER. ;__________;


Aaaah my luck with cons this year has just been terrible. The sinking feeling in my stomach is permanent, why worry...