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#21
Quote from: VocaloidHaine on March 31, 2011, 07:21:38 PM
Oh no! Sorry if this may sound like a complicated question but since my friend and I are both selling at the table, and my other friend is unable to sit behind with us (Max 2 ppl behind the table). Then my other friend is able to switch off with one of us at some times right? But I was really unaware of having to list the names of helpers in the application! So..is it still possible to add her in the list somehow? >.<;;

Your other friend can certainly switch off with you two. Email artistalley[at]fanime.com to have her added. (:
#22
Quote from: cowsrcute on March 30, 2011, 09:06:22 AM
I signed up for the artist alley a short while ago but and yesturday I was able to relog on and see the page that says waiting for approval. I just want to check when I get approved but today I tried to log on a couple times and it keeps saying page not found after I click ok to sign in.

You will be notified by email when you are approved, so you don't have sign in to check. Saves you the trouble. (: As for the page error, it may have been a temporary bug. Try logging in again?
#23
Quote from: darkkako on March 30, 2011, 02:07:04 AM
I'm not an official source, so please don't take me 100% on this. I'm fairly certain, based on what I've read and what I've experienced in previous years, that it's perfectly fine for your friends/helpers to sell your art. The important thing is that they cannot make sales if their name is not on the table. In the registration form, when you added more people to your table, I think I remember being a box you could check off that said the person wouldn't be contributing art. If you didn't add them then I think you can email the AA staff to get them added. If you have friends/helpers that aren't on the table, they're allowed to sit behind your table and watch it while you take a bathroom break but they're not allowed handle money.

This is exactly it!

Pretty much someone can help you sell only if they have been added as an artist or helper to your table.
#24
Yes. Show us what you have now, and you can submit any works you do plan to sell later on.
#25
Quote from: kittyCHOMP on March 27, 2011, 08:50:56 PM
So, I know that there can only be two people behind a table at a time, but can your friends take over for you if you wanna get up an enjoy the con? And also, can you have helpers come in with you to set up your table at the beginning of the day, even if they're not the ones registered for the AA?

Definitely, friends can take over for you.....as long as they're also registered with the AA. If they aren't registered for the AA, they will be allowed to sit in and watch your table but they won't be allowed to sell anything for you.

You can have helpers come in to help you set up/break down, as long as that happens during AA hours. In the setup/breakdown hours exclusively for artists before and after AA is open to the public, only artists will be permitted to be in the AA room. You can definitely start setting up during the setup hour before AA is open to the public, then have your friends come in when AA opens and help you finish setting up!
#26
Live Programming and Events / Re: artist alley help
March 26, 2011, 12:14:14 PM
Please send an email to artistalley[at]fanime.com to ask for a double check on your account!
#27
Quote from: darkkako on March 25, 2011, 10:44:40 PM
That question came up on the facebook page, I believe the answer was that they'd like you to email them at the usual AA email address with the other pieces you plan to sell once you finish them. :)

Confirming this!

Also, some messages from the head:

At this moment in time, an artist is free to create a new account but the odds of getting in are very low.  It's still first-come, first-serve.

A couple of people have asked how long would it take for us to notify artists and to allow them to finish the signup process for those who made it.  We are giving ourselves a goal of one week to do so.

We understand that some groups had each of their artists register individually.  If you are one of them and would preferred to be registered as a group, please let us know through the AA email address.  Please be sure to indicate who is your primary artist as well as each of your members.

Thanks everyone! I hope everyone was able to make an account successfully. (:
#28
Hey everyone, so I have a midterm today from 11-11:50 am (terrible timing, I know..), so I won't be online during that time to answer your questions on forums. If you have any urgent questions during that time, please redirect your questions to the AA 2011 Facebook group, where the head can give you as quick a reply as possible. I will be back to post the link for registration when it goes up! That is, unless Eric beats me to it. :P
#29
Quote from: WhiteTreeFox on March 25, 2011, 12:57:31 AM
Ren thank you as always for your super speedy replies! 

I do have one quick and hopefully easy question, since payment isn't needed immediately does that mean whoever can pay first will be given a table first, or is it by whoever registers first? I know I'll be able to be there tomorrow (mashing F5 lul) but if the portfolios have to be reviewed at a later date I'm not sure if I can be around to pay while I'm at work and stuff.

SO IN SHORT I GUESS: Is it first come first serve on table registration or on payment?

thank you everyone as always you guys are super duper!

I hope I'm being of some help! x)

Let's hope the servers hold up while everyone's mashing F5 today! It will be first come first serve on review approval, which is based on the table registration.

Quote from: Lowah on March 25, 2011, 01:45:34 AM
I also have a quick question because i'd rather make sure right now than search around aimlessly trying to find the answer.

I know what i have to have ready in order to register, but HOW will the registration process go? I'm a first-timer so this is all new to me.
Do we have to email the information to the/or any artist alley email address? Or is there a separate registration process (like the one for normal con registration) that will be open to fill out before the allotted time (12pm) so that we can send it in once registration opens? Sorry if these questions are weirdly worded but i'm getting really anxious. @_@;;; I hope its not too much trouble orz

Thanks in advance!

There is a separate registration process that will be open to fill out starting at or around 12pm (noon). Registration "opening" is another way of saying the link is up and registration goes live.

Quote from: jAded on March 25, 2011, 02:11:45 AM
Quote from: Ren_Zhao on March 24, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
You don't need either badge numbers for the registration tomorrow, actually. It seems that payment for tables and badges have been combined for this year!

This is a direct contradiction of what we have been told repeatedly: that registration badges are separate from AA tables, that registration for both are separate processes.

So now they're combined? And if that's the case, why are we having to create new accounts to register for AA instead of signing into our accounts for registration and adding an AA table?

Clarification on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Like sysadmin said, the combined registration is just an option that you will have later on. If you already bought your badge, don't worry about it.
#30
Quote from: idontknow on March 24, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
what exactly do we need to know for AA registration?

Personal information, such as name, address, (presumably phone number?), email address, link to website/portfolio/artwork, what you might be selling, and information for group members (if applicable). You do not need to know any registration number, Seller's Permit number, or credit card information/etc. I think that should be it!
#31
Quote from: Kimba616 on March 24, 2011, 09:28:03 PM
Ok so just to clarify, if I'm planning on sharing a table with someone, do I need to provide their badge number as well? I've already purchased mine but my table partner can only go if we get the table, so she's holding off on buying her badge. Is this ok? Or does she need to buy her badge before tomorrow? Thanks!

You don't need either badge numbers for the registration tomorrow, actually. It seems that payment for tables and badges have been combined for this year!
#32
Note about signups beginning tomorrow:  In signup, the primary artist will be able to provide information (name, address, etc.) of each member of his/her group.

Ready, everyone?! (:
#33
Quote from: WhiteTreeFox on March 24, 2011, 12:43:37 AM
Thanks staffers for all your hard work, this is all so exciting  ;D

A quick question about the portfolio submission, me and a friend will be sharing a table but for now only I (as the group leader) have a badge ID and an online portfolio link. On friday when submissions open will I need to have my partner's portfolio link to be available for viewing as well as my own or will that come later?

thank you once again for all your time and effort :3

That can come later. After you have registered for the table, you can start adding in your partner's information/links as well. (:
#34
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
#35
Quote from: ancatsidhe on March 23, 2011, 08:50:21 PM
That said, will group registration be happening in a similar manner as it did last year, where the group leader would register their group in an account as stated above (instead of having to send an email to AA as we did last year) and designate which artists would be a member of that group while the 'secondary' artists sign up and pay for their own tables under the umbrella of that group? Or is the group leader now going to be responsible for the purchase of all desired tables (presumably with the understanding that the members of the group would reimburse them)? It says that not every member of a group needs to sign up, but will there be a way of checking into the group account to confirm that an artist who is listed is, in fact, a member of the group?

The group leader opens an account of behalf of the group. Once the account submission receives approval from AA, then the group leader lists every member. As for payment, the details are still being worked out. For Friday, you just have to worry about signing up and opening an account. Nobody is paying yet (until they are approved), so we'll let you know more when everything's ironed out for payment!

Quote from: LiL Moon on March 23, 2011, 10:03:17 PM
Do that mean that we will not have to pay right away when we sign up and we will be notified later?

Yep, the artist will not have to pay right away and will be notified afterward.
#36
Quote from: rosaleendhu on March 23, 2011, 04:28:02 PM
Do you know where the link for registration will be posted?

When we know it, the link for registration will be posted on the main site, here on the forums, on the AA Facebook group page, and likely also on Twitter.
#37
Quote from: jAded on March 23, 2011, 05:22:37 PM
Will table registration be separate from regular registration? I know that there's not a combined purchase option, obviously.

Here are my questions: Do we need to log in to our account that we purchased our registration with in order to purchase an AA table?
Or are we going to need to register for a different account in order to register for the AA tables? (I know we will need our badge number in order to register for a table).


To purchase an AA table, you will need to create a separate account to provide information about your group, or just yourself if you're a single artist. The account for purchasing registration for FanimeCon is different from the account you will create for AA registration.
#38
You asked for it...and here it is! I just created the new AA 2011 Facebook group. :D
#39
Live Programming and Events / Re: Art Gallery
March 22, 2011, 02:33:03 PM
Quote from: airanimechiic on March 22, 2011, 01:53:53 PM
Is this something where you remain behind your table the whole time or is it display and people leave critique/auction(?)?

The latter. Art Show is just for display and auction. If you want to get a table, that would be Artist Alley.
#40
Hi everyone! Please note the following updates to the FAQ: things you can and can't sell, the Alley hours, table rates, and there is now a maximum allotment of 8 tables per group instead of 10. We are now finalizing everything, so stay tuned for registration news! (: