Artist Alley registration to go live Friday 3/25 at or around noon (updated)

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For all those that have been anxiously waiting...


Please expect Artist Alley Registration to go live Friday 3/25 at or around Noon.

Any questions can be directed to artalleyATfanimeDOTcom

[Ren_Zhao]

In case anyone did not receive the email or found the doc from the Facebook page. (:
Finally!

Dear Artists,

On behalf of the staff of FanimeCon and the FanimeCon Artist Alley, I want to thank you for your interest in this year's convention.  I certainly want to thank you for your great patience this past winter as you awaited news about signing up for tables!

At the end of last year's Fanime, we listened to your suggestions in person and also on the surveys you filled out (thought we forgot about those, didn't you? :)  Here are some of your concerns and what we're doing to make the Artist Alley an even better experience:

* The biggest concern expressed to us was over people signing up for tables to sell the works of others.  This year, the Artist Alley is using a portfolio submission system as part of table signups online.  This is not a jury-based system.  What this means is artists will be required to supply an online link to their artwork when they sign up to show that their works are of their own creation.  Given today's availability of online media such as Facebook, deviantART, flickr, etc. we know this is something most artists are already doing.

-- Signups for tables will begin at noon (PDT) this Friday, March 25 at the FanimeCon web site! --

Artists will be able to open an account providing information about their groups.  A group of artists won't need every member to sign up; you just need a designated 'primary artist' to open the account. (If you're a single artist, you're the primary artist already :)  California Seller's Permits are *not* required at this stage, but if you have one at this stage, the artist will be permitted to enter those numbers.

Once the Artist Alley staff reviews the supplied link to your work and sees that it meets the rules of the Artist Alley Table Agreement, your account will then be able to make payment.  Please note that this year, FanimeCon is accepting Paypal only for payments for table signups.

* We took a number of questions seeking clarification about what can be sold in the Artist Alley.  This was the major impetus behind revising the Artist Alley Table Agreement which involved a long, careful review.  While the whole Agreement will be available at the FanimeCon website, the relevant section on what is permissible merchandise is listed here as follows:

Artist may offer the following merchandise:

1. Original hand-made items of an artist's own work and own designs
a. Any item featuring an artist's own original character
b. Commissioned and hand-drawn works made during the convention
c. Original hand-drawn items including doujinshi, fanzines and similar items
d. Original hand-crafted items including etched glass, sculptures, cards, games, plush toys and dolls
e. Original clothing, costumes and accessories including t-shirts, bags, pins, buttons, jewelry, props, ears, tails, chain mail
f. Self-published works including books, CDs and DVDs
2. Fan art clearly showing the artist's work being produced and not intended to replicate the original style or the official likeness of a work held by the license holder

Artist may NOT offer or sell the following:

1. Reproductions of any existing licensed merchandise in any form. This includes the tracing, copying, scanning, downloading or editing of copyrighted artwork, characters and logos if such works are not the original creation of the artist
2. Selling, reselling or distribution of commercial products, including the unauthorized re-releasing of merchandise of any kind ("bootlegging")
3. "Proxy selling": artists may not sell the works of another studio whether or not that studio is registered in the Artist Alley
4. Food or beverages
5. Weapons except for cosplay prop items that are not already licensed in any form.  Any weapon-like props must be authorized and peace bonded by Rovers immediately after sale.  A copy of the FanimeCon's Weapons Policy must be provided with every sale. Please contact the AAL upon registration request to be appraised of other restrictions that must be adhered to.
6. Hazardous items
7. On site airbrush art
8. Makeup or face painting services

The Artist Alley email is always available for any additional and specific questions you may have.

* A number of artists were concerned about the cost of signing up for tables.  To that end, Artist Alley is offering to single artists only a half table space (3' x 2').

-- Full tables are available for $60.  A half table space is offered at $30. --

Hopefully, you've made it all the way down this email and we'll quickly finish up by saying we look forward to seeing you at the Artist Alley!!

Sincerely,
The Staff of FanimeCon 2011 Artist Alley