The Art Show and Auction is one of the longest-running convention traditions, ever since the first conventions were held long, long ago in hotels far, far away. In keeping with that tradition we offer a place for the professional and amateur artist alike to showcase their anime, fantasy, and sci-fi-inspired art works for convention attendees. And as a part of that tradition, there are some rules and guidelines that go along with it. We are trying to be fair to both professional and amateur artists. Attendees are welcomed to browse and bid on the collected works. If you have any questions please email us at artshow@nekocon.org!
As always, all rules are subject to change with or without notice.
Bidder and Artist Rules
Bidder Rules PDF
Artist Rules PDF
Artist Forms
OpenOffice
MS Excel
Adobe PDF
Rules of Public Conduct
NO PHOTOGRAPHY.
None, nada, zip. Video recording also falls under this prohibition. If you bring in a camera OF ANY KIND
(including camera phones), and are seen using it, the Art Show and Auction Staff reserves the right to confiscate the
camera because of copyright violation. Cameras may be checked at the Art Show and Auction Desk.
NO FOOD OR DRINK.
If you have any food or drink with you, please finish consuming it outside the Art Show and Auction before entering. You
risk the wrath of both the Art Show and Auction Staff and the artists, should you damage any work by spillage. Drinks may
be checked at the Art Show and Auction Desk if absolutely necessary.
NO SMOKING.
Smoking in the room is a fire code violation and irritates the oxygen-breathers attending the convention.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE ARTWORK.
For 3-D artwork,
if the artist has made a note or sign allowing and/or inviting you to touch the art,
and the
artist has made the Art Show staff aware of this permission, only
then are you allowed to touch that art.
For 2-D artwork, you may touch the matting or frame (since that is where the bid sheets are attached), but
NOT the picture itself.
LARGE BAGS AND WEAPONRY MUST BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR.
You will not be permitted in the Art Show and Auction until such items are checked. This is for the safety and security of
you, the Art Show Staff and Auction and the artists' work. You may also be asked to check large props, coats or cloaks.
Art Show and Auction Hours
Artist Check-in: Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 10am-12pm
Artist Check-out: Sunday 2pm - 5pm
Art Auction: Sunday 12pm - 2pm
Buyer Pick-up: Sunday 2pm - 5pm
Open to Attendees:
Friday 3pm - 6pm, 8pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm, 8pm - 10pm
Sunday 9am -11am
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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12PM - 3PM
Artist Check-in ONLY
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10AM - 6PM
OPEN to attendees
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9AM - 11AM
OPEN to attendees
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3PM - 6PM
OPEN to attendees.
Artist Check-in continues.
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12PM
Artist Check-in deadline.
(Late Check-in at Staff discretion)
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11:00AM
Art Show CLOSED
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6PM - 8PM
CLOSED to attendees.
Artist Check-in continues
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6PM - 8PM
CLOSED to attendees
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12PM - 1:30PM
Art Show Auction
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8PM - 10PM
OPEN for Late Night Viewing
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8PM - 10PM
OPEN for Late Night Viewing
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2PM
Buyer Pick-up & Artist
Check-out begins
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10PM
Art Show CLOSED
for the night.
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10PM
Art Show CLOSED
for the night.
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5PM
Buyer Pick-up & Artist
Check-out ends
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These are the planned hours of operation. Hours are subject to change at the discretion of the Art Show Staff.
