Artist Alley Info

We are accepting Artist Alley Table Applications for San Japan 4TW on December 10th, 2010

Information

Here is the lowdown on Artist Alley Tables in 2011:

• Artist Alley Tables will be $100 for a 6' table & 1 badge.
• We will have a maximum of 35 tables available to sell.
• Additional Artist Alley badges will be $35 each, available up to July 10th, 2011.
• Any additional badges after the date or at the convention will be $45.
• Usage of Electricity at the table will be an additional $25 charge. (Required by the hotel)
• Tables will be available on the evening of December 10th, 2010.
• We will only accept Paypal as payment, we will no longer accept payments by mail. If any tables are still available at Ikkicon then we will accept payment there.
• Artists are limited to a maximum of 1 table. We will no longer allow artists to move tables to create two tables.
• After we've sold out of all tables then that's it. We will no longer have a waiting list. If any artists drop out then we will sell the remaining tables on June 5th, 2011.
• If you miss on the deadline before we've sold all of our tables, we will have 2 tables up for grabs in our T-Shirt & Mega Art Contest (TBA) & 1 up for bid in a charity auction happening in April 2011.
• We will not allow artists to purchase a table in both Artist Alley & Dealer Room. It will be one or the other.

For additional questions, check out the FAQ below.

Artist Alley Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I just sell things out of my room?
2. Where is my table located?
3. Will there be a signup or lottery for Artists Alley?
4. What time does artist's alley open and close?
5. Will artists be allowed to have a bag or luggage in the Alley?
6. I want to share my table with someone. Is that okay? Can you accept two payment?
7. How many people can share a table?
8. When do I check in for my Artist Table?
9. Can I sit next to [Artist Name]?
10. How do I check-in my table? Who do I ask for?
11. When will I receive my badge?
12. Do I need to take my stuff when I shut down for the day?
13. What about electricity? What is the policy on using tape for signs?
14. Will chairs be provided with my artist table?
15. When will be the earliest we can start selling at the convention?
16. What are we allowed to sell at the convention?
17. Will San Japan be providing any storage area?
18. Will San Japan be providing any dollies or carts?
19. What if I can't make it to San Japan after purchasing a table?
20. What if an artist doesn't make it to San Japan, can I purchase a table at the convention?

Artist Alley FAQ Answers

1. Can I just sell things out of my room? No. This is a violation of hotel policy, San Japan Policy, and the State of Texas laws. Sales must be limited to the Dealers Room / Artist Alley area.  Back to top
2. Where is my table located? Tables will be first-come/first-serve at the convention during check-in.  Back to top
3. Will there be a signup or lottery for Artists Alley? While we may implement a control method in the future, we generally allow the Artist Alley to fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we are sold out then that's it. We will no longer be keeping a waiting list for open tables in Artist Alley. If any artists drop out then we will resell them on June 5th, 2011 (however this is unlikely as no artists dropped out for our 2010 convention). Back to top
4. What time does artist's alley open and close? Artist Alley is open for 24 hours on the convention floor. The convention event(s) starts at 9am-10am on each day.  You may begin selling at Friday 9am when the convention starts and shutdown at any time during the convention. Artist Alley shuts down permanently at 5pm Sunday.Back to top
5. Will artists be allowed to have a bag or luggage in the Alley? Artists will be permitted to have one bag or other small luggage item in the alley provided that it does not obstruct walkways (both in front of and behind the tables) or emergency exits. Artists will be solely responsible for your own property.  Back to top
6. I want to share my table with someone. Is that okay? Can you accept two payments? Once you purchase a table, you may subdivide it however you like. However, we will only be able to link to one website per table from the Artist Alley page. As a convenience to our artists, we will also be happy to accept payment from two artists, however we do ask that they be sent at the same time.  Back to top
7. How many people can share a table? The maximum number of people that can be behind any single table at one time is three (3). Any more would likely violate fire and building safety codes.  Back to top
8. When do I check in for my Artist Table? You may check in Thursday evening at 9pm, August 4th, 2011 or at 9AM morning of the convention on August 5th, 2011. Check-in will be at the convention floor located on the 3rd floor of the hotel right by the main escalators. Back to top
9. Can I sit next to [Artist Name]? We do not assign tables for artists. When you check in it is First-Come, First-Serve on tables that are available. If you wish to sit next to a certain artist then you will need both artists to come in at the same time to time it so that both of you can sit next to each other. We will not allow you to "save" a table either.Back to top
10. How do I check-in my table? Who do I ask for? On the third floor of the convention will be an Artist Alley check-in table. Jackie N. will be heading the artist alley section this year.Back to top
11. When will I receive my badge? Badges will be distributed when you check-in at your table. Back to top
12. Do I need to take my stuff when I shut down for the day? San Japan will not be providing security of personal items left at tables. It is recommended you take any items of value from your table when you shut down for the day. We can not shut down Artist Alley since we are an on-going 24 hour convention. It is on the artist to make preparations before the convention to store your supplies each night.Back to top
13. What about electricity? What is the policy on using tape for signs? There will be a $25 charge to use electricity at the Artist Alley table. This will be enforced if you do make appropriate payments beforehand and you are seen using electricity at your table without making payment then we do reserve the right to shut the table until payments are made or the electrical items are removed from the convention floor.. This is what the hotel is charging San Japan for electricity. On tape & sign usage, you may not tape up any signs above your table. You must bring a stand or an easel to display your sign. We will be forced to have you take the sign down if you violate this policy. You may use tape on your table to display your sign. Back to top
14. Will chairs be provided with my artist table? 2 Chairs will be placed at each table. If you need additional chairs, you can ask for them when you've checked in at the convention.Back to top
15. When will be the earliest we can start selling at the convention? You may begin selling on Friday morning, August 5th, at 9am of the convention. You will only be allowed to setup your table on Thursday of the convention. Back to top
16. What are we allowed to sell at the convention? Artists will only be allowed to sell artwork, crafts and items created or modified by the artists at the table. Retail items nor food will be allowed for sale at Artist tables.Back to top
17. Will San Japan be providing any storage area? San Japan will not be providing a storage area for artists. Artists will need to arrange an area to safely store their items when they shut down their table for the day (ie Hotel Room, Vehicle). Back to top
18. Will San Japan be providing any dollies or carts? San Japan will not be providing any dollies or carts to carry items to the artists table. You may inquire with the hotel if you are allowed to use a cart. Dollies & Hand Carts can be purchased from Lowes & Home Depot for around $40-$70 (Gardening section). Back to top
19. What if I can't make it to San Japan after purchasing a table? You may request a full refund up to July 15th, 2011. A partial refund will be given up to August 1st, 2011. No refund will be given after August 1st.Back to top
20. What if an artist doesn't make it to San Japan, can I purchase a table at the convention? If an artist is a no-show after Saturday, August 6th 2010 at 11am and tables are available then you may purchase a table at the convention for $50 at the artist alley table. An Artist Alley badge is not included with the purchase.Back to top

Before contacting us on tables or asking questions, please read this page fully including the notice at the top of the page on when tables are available.

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