Coast Con Art Room Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the hours of the Art Show?
A. Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm , Sunday 10am - Noon (Art Auction begins)
(*Note - these hours are subject to change!)
Q. What kind of art will be there?
A. Coast Con accepts art in any medium; we only request that the art reflect the science fiction/fact, fantasy, and media themes of our convention.
Q. How much does it cost to show my art?
A. The Art Show Fees are:
$15 for 4x4 panel, max of 2 panels per artist
$40 for "Bays" (3 panels in a U formation), max of 1 Bay per artist
$10 full table (2x5)
$6 half table (2x2)
$20 combo of 1 panel and 1 table, limit of 2 per artist
$75 Artist's Alley space (1/2 of 6-ft table), max of 2 per artist
Q. What are the deadlines for sending in my paperwork, fees and artwork?
A. We would appreciate it if you would respond ASAP so that we include you here on our website and in our programming book.
The priority deadline for sending in a small bio and a picture (of yourself or of your art) is
To be Arranged.
The deadline for sending in completed paperwork and fees is
To be Arranged.
The artwork must arrive
NO LATER than (date to be arranged).
Q. How does the bidding and the auction work?
A. Each piece of art for sale will have a bidding sheet attatched to it the whole time it is on display. If you want to bid on it, you can put your Badge number or name on the sheet, along with your minimum bid.
At the start of the auction the
highest bid listed on the bidding sheet will be the
starting price for the voice auction.
Q. Will there be a place where I can buy prints of the art displayed?
A. If the artist has prints available, they will be sold at the Prints Table.
Q. What if my art doesn't sell?
A. Each artist has the option (on the Control Sheet, in the Artist Packet) to choose to "clear" their unsold art at a Minimum Bid auction after the main Art Auction is finished. The price the artist originally listed as a minimim price will be the starting bid.
Don't see your question here? Please email the Art Room Directors at artroom@coastcon.org for answers!