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Art can be 2D or 3D, all mediums are acceptable, but must be ready for display. Oil paintings should be fully dry, sculptures should be cured, soft art shouldn’t have pins or needles in it, etc.
We will have grid wall and tables available for display. Please make sure any original 2D works are framed, matted, or have wires for hanging (or they may be damaged by bulldog clips, as this is our primary means of hanging artwork).
No hate speech or symbolism/iconography of any hate group is allowed. (Please check the Southern Poverty Law Center if you are unsure if what you are using is considered hate speech).
Art should be original to the artist, with any fan derivatives properly crediting the original owner/creator of that property/character. In nearly all cases, Art created using an AI is not considered original to the artist, and is not eligible for this show.
MarsCon is an all-inclusive genres convention, so your artwork should fit into some “nerd universe” theme.
We are a family friendly convention – however be aware, not all artwork in the room will be PG or PG-13. The Art Show does not censor artwork. Parental guidance is advised for attendees.
We will have an Art Market area for multiple copies of artwork, such as numbered prints, multiple copies of bookmarks, small replicated 3D art pieces, etc.
Make sure they are labeled with title, artist and price.
No bidding will be taken on these items. Art Market items are For Sale Only.
There will be no hanging fees.
MarsCon will take a 15% commission on each sale so that we can take care of paying Sales Tax for you. Please remember this when putting prices on your work.
We suggest minimum bids on pieces should be no lower than $5. Please use only whole dollar increments when pricing.
Please fill in a Display Art form (For items to be displayed for bidding) and/or the Art Market form (for material to go into the Art Market). This will help us get titles and prices exactly right.
Helpful Hint for Art Market Submissions: Combining the listings for identically priced items will both simplify your paperwork and make it easier for Art Show Staff to track your items correctly. For example: 3 5×7 copies of Print A at $5.00 per print, 5 5×7 copies of Print B at $5.00 per print, and 2 5×7 copies of Print C at $5.00 per print could be submitted as a single listing of 10 items, instead of three different listings.
If you have questions about how to fill out the different sale prices, please read “How to Buy…” on the main Art Show webpage.
Save yourself – and US! – some time at MarsCon. We highly prefer you prepare your forms in advance and submit by the deadline, Friday February 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm. If you have further questions, please contact us at art25a@marscon.org. If you arrive at the Art Show without having sent in the form(s), you will need extra time to fill them out before hanging your items. At this time, we plan to allow walk-in art.
NOTE: Any artwork not sold must be picked up no later than 1:00 pm on Sunday. We will not be responsible for any art that is not picked up by that deadline.
Artists should make their own arrangements for insurance, if desired. Artists and/or their agent agree to “protect, keep and save MarsCon forever harmless” from damages or charges imposed for violations of law, ordinance, or terms outlined in these guidelines.