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#51
Here is some additional information:

Memberships:
The membership to attend Fanime is separate from the table purchase. You must be a registered member to receive a table. We're trying to make them combined in the future, but we're not there yet.

The room:
This year we will have about 275 tables. Last year we had 348 tables for artists. That's roughly 80% the capacity of last year. Each artist will be limited to one table. Half tables are NOT available however, two artists may share a table.

Your image submission and portfolio:
We are looking for images from your portfolio. Artists should have a portfolio, if not, this is a great opportunity to build one. We are looking for 3-5 images.This is not just one item in each photo, but you may put multiple items in each photo or one photo with all the items you want to submit for review. Anything is fine as long as we can make out the items (don't go an cram 300 things in a medium sized photo....).

We may request a link to your portfolio, if we need to delve deeper into your art.

The Jury:
We want to let you know we did not pick a jury selection willy nilly, but have put much thought into it. It was based on the reduced number of tables in the room and on general trends in the room.

The identity of the artists will not have any bearing on the evaluation.  We will have more than one or two judges looking at the work, roughly 3-5. This is so that we have a diverse group evaluate the submissions. We will primarily be looking at the works to ensure rule compliance and evaluate at a minimum bar. This is because of the lower number of tables and the high demand for table, that minimum bar may raise and lower depending on the number of submissions. We will not be doing a 'load balancing' based on art type or medium.

The image submissions must be online already. We are only accepting links in the application. We have run into substantial issues with emailed submissions. Email would be accepted but it would definitely have a negative impact on your evaluation.

The artists will be evaluated on a table-by-table basis and artists sharing a table will be evaluated together.  If one of the two artists has an issue we will let both know. If someone applies as a pair, we tell them both and they can decide to either not sell the items, drop themselves from the pairing, or the entire pair withdraws.

We are considering making the submission period 48 hours instead of a week. We are considering doing first come first serve instead of a jury system. Please stay tuned.

Temporary Sellers Permit:
Artists must have temporary sellers permits before being assigned a table. We suggest getting one now if you plan on applying. We will confirm all permit numbers before con without exception. Without a valid permit prior to the convention, you will not be able to sell.

Panelists:
If you applied as a panelist, will be much the same as last year. We will bypass membership check step if you are a verified panelist.


I will continue to check this page and the forums for additional questions.
#52
Artist Alley is leveling up for Fanime 2014!

* Artist Alley will be in the Grand Ballroom located on the second floor of the main concourse of the San Jose Convention Center.

* All Temporary Seller's Permits will need to have the SJCC's address - 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113.

* All applicants will need to be over 18 years of age at the start of the convention, and have their own Seller's Permit or something proving they work for the company listed.

* There will be no table sales during the convention itself.

* There will be a new table agreement posted once it gets all the required approvals.

* While many things are changing from last year to this year, fear not the cost of a table.  Tables will remain the same price as they were last year.

* Along with the above changes, we are modifying the application process to one that we believe will be fairer to all prospective applicants.  We are moving away from a "First Come, First Serve" process and moving to a panel review system.  We plan to have an application page on the Fanime website which shall remain open for a period of one (1) week.  This is to ensure that everyone who is interested in obtaining a table will have a chance to apply.  Applications will require between three (3) to five (5) sample submissions, with a link to a portfolio of items you plan on offering during FanimeCon being highly recommended.

Our review panel will be comprised of impartial staff members and they will review your applications based on quality and subject matter.  While the primary purpose of this review will be to ensure that the FanimeCon Artist Alley rules and guidelines are followed, it will also enable us to give all applicants a fair chance at obtaining a table.

Responses shall be reserved until all submissions have been reviewed and all applicants shall receive a response on the status of their application.  If an applicant withdraws their application, or does not complete the registration process by the deadline (to be announced at a later time), then their table will be forfeit and offered, via lottery system, to an otherwise approved applicant who was not accepted during the original determination.  Once all the space in Artist Alley has been filled, a notice will be posted on the website.
#56
Hotel and Facilities / Fanime 2014 Roommate thread
January 16, 2014, 07:55:12 PM
Welcome to 2014 version for this thread. More descriptive and more professional looking post. Do you need roommates? Or do you need a room? This is the place to post up your wanted ads.

Hotels:
+ Hilton (adjacent to convention, has mini fridges)
+ Marriott (adjacent to convention, most of the video rooms are at)
+ Hyatt (a block away, close to Civic Center)
+ Sainte Claire (across from Marriott)
+ Fairmont (across the street from Saint Claire, near restaurants like Johnny Rockets and others)
+ Ramada (free parking and breakfast, but have to walk a bit)
+ Holiday Inn (3 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs and free parking)
+ Radisson (3 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs and free parking)
+ Double Tree (site of Clockwork Alchemy, 4 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs)

What you need to know:
+ Please be respectful to your roommates along with everyone else on the same floor.
+ Please do not try to crowd beyond the maximum occupancy of the hotel since it is a fire hazard.
[If you have any other suggestion, please voice it out.]

Roommates Wanted: (only main leader can post it)
+ Introduction: Introduce yourself. Do you have Facebook or Myspace? Feel free to post it up.
+ Hotel Information: where are you staying at and how long you're staying in.
+ Costs: how much for each person, how to pay, etc...
+ Requirements: what are you looking for, your set rules, etc...
+ Contact: how to get in touch. Please keep all your PMs and/or emails until the day they're check-in.
+ Miscellaneous: anything else you like to add.

Need a room:
+ Introduction: (same as above)
+ Hotel Information: where and how long you're willing to stay
+ Requirements: any restrictions or requests you like to make.
+ Contact: (same as above)
+ Miscellaneous: (same as above)

Once transactions are done, please post in bold and underline words that it is fulfilled. As stated above, don't forget to keep all your PMs and emails of your exchanges.


Thank you.

(adapted from 2011 page)
#57
Applications for staff are available here!
#58
This topic is being addressed by staff and has been moved to Live Programming and Events.

http://forums.fanime.com/index.php?topic=18732.0
#60
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WUsyOJkzz0qwypoNR5waear2tF119V60FExdi0G44Ig/viewform

A feedback thread may be found here, but posted feedback will not effectively reach staff if you do not use the above form.
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,18540.0.html
#61
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WUsyOJkzz0qwypoNR5waear2tF119V60FExdi0G44Ig/viewform

A feedback thread may be found here, but posted feedback will not effectively reach staff if you do not use the above form.
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,18540.0.html
#64
Early Registration will be closing at 11:59 PM on May 12th. After that, you'll have to register in person during the convention.
#67
Hey look, the AA agreement is available on the Fanime website: http://www.fanime.com/essentials/event-registration/#artist-alley

A FAQ is also available at that location.

Registration will all be done online and should be coming up soon. In the next few days/hours we will announce when we will open AA reg. Until then, take a look at the agreement and DO NOT attempt to mail in the completed agreement, that will NOT secure you a table.
#68
Applications for staff are available here:
http://apps.fanime.com/2013/staffapply/
#70
Hotel and Facilities / Fanime 2013 Roommate thread
November 28, 2012, 09:22:30 AM
Welcome to 2013 version for this thread. More descriptive and more professional looking post. Do you need roommates? Or do you need a room? This is the place to post up your wanted ads.

Hotels:
+ Hilton (adjacent to convention, has mini fridges)
+ Marriott (adjacent to convention, most of the video rooms are at)
+ Hyatt (a block away, close to Civic Center)
+ Sainte Claire (across from Marriott)
+ Fairmont (across the street from Saint Claire, near restaurants like Johnny Rockets and others)
+ Ramada (free parking and breakfast, but have to walk a bit)
+ Holiday Inn (3 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs and free parking)
+ Radisson (3 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs and free parking)
+ Double Tree (site of Clockwork Alchemy, 4 miles from the convention center, on the free shuttle route, free interwebs)

What you need to know:
+ Please be respectful to your roommates along with everyone else on the same floor.
+ Please do not try to crowd beyond the maximum occupancy of the hotel since it is a fire hazard.
[If you have any other suggestion, please voice it out.]

Roommates Wanted: (only main leader can post it)
+ Introduction: Introduce yourself. Do you have Facebook or Myspace? Feel free to post it up.
+ Hotel Information: where are you staying at and how long you're staying in.
+ Costs: how much for each person, how to pay, etc...
+ Requirements: what are you looking for, your set rules, etc...
+ Contact: how to get in touch. Please keep all your PMs and/or emails until the day they're check-in.
+ Miscellaneous: anything else you like to add.

Need a room:
+ Introduction: (same as above)
+ Hotel Information: where and how long you're willing to stay
+ Requirements: any restrictions or requests you like to make.
+ Contact: (same as above)
+ Miscellaneous: (same as above)

Once transactions are done, please post in bold and underline words that it is fulfilled. As stated above, don't forget to keep all your PMs and emails of your exchanges.


Thank you.

(adapted from 2011 page)
#71
Staff & Volunteers / Definition - Conplague
June 07, 2012, 01:13:15 PM
conplague (n. kon-pleyg) noun, verb, conplagued, conpla·guing.

Also called: con flu  a form of influenza occurring in FanimeCon attendees and staffers mainly in Japan and San Jose. H24N4.

noun

  • an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; often accompanied by post-con depression and burnout.
  • an infectious, epidemic disease caused by a bacterium, Fanimea staphylococcus,  characterized by fever, chills, and insanity, transmitted to staffers from other staffers and congoers by means of 24/4 close, intense interaction with carriers. Compare bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, septicemic plague.
  • any widespread affliction, calamity, or evil, especially one regarded as a direct punishment by God: a conplague of power outages and protesters.

verb (used with a person)

  • to trouble, annoy, or torment in any manner: Power outages conplagued the staff of FanimeCon.
  • to annoy, bother, or pester: Protesters conplagued the members.

See also: Urban Dictionary: con plague.
#72
Staff Application website is now up.

[Edit by MPLe: Changed the thread to reflect that our Staff Application website is up. Still keeping this thread locked.]