Zenkaikon 2012 Artist Alley Registration
Artist Alley Registration
Registration for Artist Alley is now closed. Those who were accepted or are on the waiting list will be notified via e-mail. Thanks to everyone who submitted an application!
Artist Alley is a great place for both amateur and professional artists to showcase their work and original merchandise. Artist Alley merchandise traditionally includes fan art prints, manga, models, paintings, and novelty crafts, but is limited only by your imagination. Many artists take custom commissions during the convention.
Any questions or concerns may be emailed to: artists@zenkaikon.com
General Information and Costs
Location
Zenkaikon is offering artist tables in Hall D at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania for 2012.
Artist Alley will share space with Dealers and will be subject to Exhibit Hall hours. The space will be closed and secured each night with no need to pack up goods at closing time.
Hours
Artist Alley is currently scheduled to be open at these times:
- Friday, May 11, 2012 3pm – 8pm
- Saturday, May 12, 2012 10am – 6pm
We anticipate artists being able to start setup Thursday night, but this is not yet confirmed. We will contact artists closer to the event date with final load in details.
Table Number and Size
For 2012 Zenkaikon is selling only whole tables (6 foot by 2 foot). An artist or group may purchase up to 2 tables.
Table Cost and Payments
Table cost is the combination of one table ($35) plus one convention membership. Artists may purchase up to two additional memberships per table to be designated as Artist Helper badges. All participants at the table must be registered for the convention. Please see the summary of combined costs in the table below.
You must include your registration fee with your table payment if you are not already registered for Zenkaikon VI. Reservations, once confirmed, will be held for 15 days. If full payment is not received within 15 days, you will lose your registration.
Artists may pay by check or Paypal.
Summary of Combined Table and Registration Costs
| Deadlines | 1 Table & 1 Registration | 2 Tables & 1 Registration | Additional Registrations (2 Max per Table) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2012 | $55 | $90 | $20 |
| March 15, 2012 | $58 | $93 | $23 |
| May 1, 2012 | $60 | $95 | $25 |
Electricity
General use outlets are not available in the Exhibit Hall. If you need electricity, you must order it through Zenkaikon at a cost of $75.
You may arrange for electricity through the Head of Exhibits at any time up to April 5, 2012. You will receive a separate invoice if not ordered at the time you initially apply for Artist Alley. Payment must be received by check or PayPal within 15 days of receiving the invoice.
How to Register
Please be sure to read through all our Artist Alley policies. Note, in particular, the requirement that artists under age 18 must provide the name and email of a parent or guardian who will also be present for artist check-in at Zenkaikon in May 2012.
1. Request a Space
Complete our Artist Alley request form, providing all requested information. You will have the opportunity to provide information for up to two additional registrations per table beyond your own. Any additional registrations will be designated as "Artist Helper" badges giving the individual(s) the right to help set up and run your table.
2. Receive Confirmation
The Head of Exhibits will confirm whether or not you have received a space. If you have been accepted into the Alley, the email will include the total amount of your required payment and instructions on where to send payment.
If you indicated on the request form that you have already registered for Zenkaikon 2012, please forward your receipt either electronically or by paper (for example, print out your PayPal receipt). Scanned documents are acceptable for electronic submission.
3. Send Payment
You can pay through the mail with check or money order made out to “Zenkaikon Entertainment” or by PayPal. Mailing and email addresses will be provided in your notification email.
If you are paying by check/money order, please print a copy of your confirmation email and include it with your payment.
If you are paying electronically and your PayPal email address is different from the one you used to register, please enter your registered name, email, and studio name (if applicable) in the comment/notes area in the PayPal form.
Full payment must be received within 15 days of confirmation or your table spot will be given to someone else.
Minors Policy
Anyone registering for a table must be 18 years of age or up to sign the artist contract. Those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the contract for them. The parent or legal guardian who signs the contract needs to be present for artist check-in.
Refunds Policy
You will receive a full refund of the table fee for any tables canceled by March 15, 2012. We are sorry, but we are unable to offer refunds of convention memberships.