Attention ALL Makers, Artisans, Artists, and Art lovers: the CoastCon 47 Art Show, Auction & Sale wants to HEAR from you and SEE your work. Our art show, auction, and sale have been an important part of the convention since our very first CoastCon. It consists of artwork for viewing and/or purchase throughout the weekend with a dedicated art auction on Sunday. The show features both three-dimensional and two-dimensional art in a variety of media within the themes of science fiction, fantasy, anime/manga, gaming, and/or comics. For CoastCon 47, we plan to continue our tradition of great art/artists that is a part of the CoastCon hallmark, in part by once again encouraging artists from around the country to submit art to our art show, auction, and sale. Interested artists (and we hope that you are)- will find the rules for the show/auction/ print shop linked below along with a registration form, bidding sheets, and control sheets in both PDF and Word/Excel formats. Please print and fill out these sheets as completely as possible and then send those completed forms to the address listed in the art show packet/on the art show rules sheet- either with your art or in advance of it. Our forms are available for your use and copying as needed. We recommend all registration forms and payments be sent by February 15, 2024 [via mail or email] to reserve your spot.
Keep in mind if you are sending art by mail- we must receive mail-in art before February 25, 2024. You may also deliver your work to the convention in person on Friday, March 1, between 9:00 am and 12 p.m. Please contact us via mail or email before the February 25 deadline if you choose to hand-deliver your work. While we encourage you to join us at CoastCon, you do not have to attend the convention to show/sell your work in our art show. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact us via the CoastCon Art Show email if you have any questions – artshow@coastcon.org.
CoastCon 45 Art Show and Sale Hours:
Friday, March 1: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Artist/Art Show Cheese & Wine Event
Saturday, March 2: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3:
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Public Opening
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Art Auction
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. After Auction Sale and Buyer Pickup
FORMS
Art Show Letter & Guidelines (PDF)
Art Show Letter & Guidelines (DOC)
CoastCon Art Show Thank Yous (DOC)
Art Show Bidding Sheets (PDF)
Art Show Bidding Sheets (DOC)
Artist Master Control Sheet (PDF)
Artist Master Control Sheet (DOC)