The AnimeFest Art Show features fan art primarily of Japanese animation style, both well known and original characters. Quite often we also have more traditional Japanese art forms and subjects such as Sumi-e and charcoals. We also welcome various crossovers from the science fiction and fantasy genres.
While art, by definition, is judges by it's aesthetics, it is also classified by it's medium: oils, pastels, colored pencil and CG. Also art, for collection and appreciation, must be judged on it's rarity: original, limited edition, or print. Originals are of one of a kind, from the artist's hand. This would be something that is not duplicated. Limited Edition, also known as Signed and Numbered, is used with such techniques as lithography and prints. In which several prints are made from an original "plate". Historically as the plate would erode or wear, the lower the print number the more highly valued. Prints made using modern computer graphics or color copy unlimited quantities with little, if any, difference from the first copy to the last. Thus allowing mass distribution at a small cost, but these are unlikely to appreciate in value.
Art Show Hours
[list][*]Friday Noon-7pm
[*]Saturday 10am-6pm
[*]Sunday 10am-6pm
[*]Monday 9am-2pm
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General Rules for Members
[list][*]All persons wishing to purchase art must obtain a bidder's number. You will need to stop by the Art Show desk during normal operating hours to acquire one. We will not be assigning bidder's numbers at the auction. So, if you have any thoughts of attending the auction, please make sure you pick up a number sometime prior to Sunday night.
[*]When purchasing art for "Quick Sale", you have the choice of taking the art piece with you or leaving it on display (marked as SOLD) for others to have a chance to appreciate the artist's work. For those persons for whom the art auction will be a new experience, please keep in mind that there is a lot of art to be gone through and it can take a while. Please give us your patience and we promise to give each piece its full due. All art sold must be picked up by Monday at 1:00 pm.
[*]The Art Show will have security at the door for the entire time the art show is open. It will be their job to keep the art safe. So, please don't give them a hard time when they ask you to check your purses, packages, cameras, or other items. We promise they will give them back. They will also stop any persons attempting to bring food or drink into the Art Show. We think the art is most beautiful when there are no spills to be seen. The art room will be locked during the hours that the show is not for viewing.
[*]Finally, this is an art show comprised mostly of fans. We ask that you do not make rude, hurtful, or demeaning comments about any of the art shown. They were brave enough to put it up; be kind enough to appreciate their efforts. We reserve the right to bar any persons causing a scene.
[*]The Art Show Manager reserves the rights to change or add to these rules as circumstances dictate.
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Registered Artist for 2014
Borko,D ; Hewett,S R ; Kuhlman,B R. ;Stardrake studios ; Steelfeather Workshop ;
Studio Convict ; Twin Writers ; Mckinney,B ;
Nakamura,A
Art Show Registration Agreement
If you intend to register for space in the AnimeFest Art Show, please read this document carefully to be sure you understand our policies and guidelines. If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to email artshow@animefest.org.Hours * Sign In and Placement: Friday 9:00am—11:00 am
* Friday 12:00 noon—7:00 pm
* Saturday 10:00 am—2:00 pm
* Sunday 10:00 am—6:00 pm
* Monday 9:00 am—2:00 pm
* Check-Out and Removal: Monday 1:00 pm—3:00 pm
All exhibits must be in place by 11:30 am on Saturday. Artists with reservations not signed in by 10:00 am on Saturday will lose their reservation. All open space at that time will be available on a first come, first served situation for available space.
All exhibits must be fully removed no later than 3:00 pm Monday,August 18 2014.
Artist is responsible for the removal of art, or arranging for the shipping of their art at the end of the convention. The return of art mailed in must be arranged prior to the convention. Arrangements for return shipping must be made prior to the convention. Any unclaimed art will become the property of AnimeFest.
Prices and Fees
Panels and tables are available on a first come, first serve basis. Artwork can be sold on a commission basis or displayed as Not For Sale (NFS)Paid By August 1st
4’x’4 Art Panel $5
6’x30” Table $10
Paid At The Door
4’x’4 Art Panel $10
6’x30” Table $15
This is a 15% consignment charge on all artwork sold. In addition, there is a $1 charge per Not For Sale (NFS) item displayed.
Guidelines
1.Original artwork and limited edition prints are the preferred formats.2.All artwork must be either properly matted and/or framed; or on board or stretched canvas. Sculpture and any other forms of artwork are also acceptable and encouraged.
3.We would prefer the majority of your art be of an Anime or Oriental theme but we will accept art with a Science Fiction and Fantasy theme as well. This means we should be able to determine that it fits into one of the above categories through subject matter, character design, or other forms of interpretation, to fit the forum we are providing.
4. All Artist or their representatives will be responsible for hanging their own art. If you have a representative hang your art, please send a note letting us know that they have the right to do so. If any artist or their representative needs help in hanging the art, please feel free to ask.
5. All pieces are required to be clearly marked, on the back or underneath, with the artist’s name and the name of the piece. This is to provide us with a way to match piece and artist at the auction, upon pick up, or upon retrieval if the piece doesn’t sell. It does not have to be permanent but must be attached well enough to handle moving. When the piece is displayed we will provide identity slips that will need to be placed on or near each piece showing the artist’s name, name of piece, character and/or series, and medium and price. Please be ready to provide this information when you or your art arrives.
AnimeFest reserves the right to change or add to these rules as circumstances dictate.
Legal
Copyrighted MerchandiseAnimeFest and its associates will not tolerate the sale or display of illegally manufactured or copied merchandise. There are copyright laws and international trade laws that need to be followed. It is the responsibility of the artist to deal with copyright laws. The Convention, its staff, and all related personnel, assumes no responsibility for checking copyright permission. We respect the wishes of copyright holders. We will not allow fan artwork to be sold of any character or image for which the creators have given notice to AnimeFest or other such events that fan artwork is disallowed.
Adult Merchandise
AnimeFest is a family friendly convention with minors in attendance. Adult media and merchandise must be sold within accordance to Texas law. Adult merchandise will be displayed in an adult section that will be curtained off from the rest of the Art Show. We will not be allowing anything to be hung that we consider obscene, vulgar or in poor taste
(at the discretion of the Art Show Manager). The Art Show Manager reserves the right to determine if a piece of art will be placed in the adult section.
Sales Outside the Art Show
Sales of any merchandise or services at the convention is strictly regulated by both the hotel and AnimeFest. We allow the sale of merchandise by registered vendors in our Dealer Room, Bazaar, and Art Show by contract. Any sale without a hotel or AnimeFest contract on hotel property is strictly forbidden. For example, it is against both AnimeFest and Hotel rules to sell anything from a hotel room.
Taxes and Licenses
AnimeFest is responsible for paying sales tax on the artwork being sold. This is accounted for in the 15% commission we withhold. However, if your portion of total sales would require AnimeFest to file a 1099-Misc or other government form, you will be responsible for providing the necessary information to complete this form prior to your payment being sent. Generally this means that if we need to send you $600 or more we will need information such as your social security number or tax ID. We will ask you for this information when and if it becomes necessary.
Liability
Exhibitor shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by Sheraton, its owner or managers that results from any act or omission of Exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, Sheraton, AnimeFest, and their owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates,from any damages or charges resulting from Exhibitor’s use of the property. Exhibitor’s liability shall include all losses, costs, damages, or expenses arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons, including the Exhibitor’s occupancy and use of the exhibition premises, the Hotel or any part thereof.
Security Provisions
AnimeFest will provide guard service during the hours the Art Show is closed. However, the Artist is solely and fully responsible for his or her own exhibit material and should insure its exhibit against loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. All property of an Artist is understood to remain in its care, custody, and control in transit to, from or within the confines of the Art Show.AnimeFest 2013 Art Show
Registered Artist Perks
As Artists sign up, their business will be posted on our web site and a link can be set up to the Art Show web page, if requested. Artists who would like to place a formal ad in our program book should visit[url][/url] for details.
Location
The Sheraton Hotel Dallas is our exciting downtown location.Sheraton Hotel Dallas
400 N. Olive Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: (214) 922-8000
Toll-Free: 1-800-325-3535
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Mailing Artwork
The Animefest Art Show is for and by our members. As such all Artist (or their agents) must be a member (badge holder) of Animefest. If you wish to mail in art, we ask that you purchase a "Non-attending" Badge ($25) or find a member to act as your agent.Any art not claimed by the artist by no later than 4 pm on Monday and that has not made prior arrangements for shipping will become the property of AnimeFest if the artist does not contact us by October 1, 2014.
Payment
To reserve space please mail the Artist Agreement along with your payment to:AnimeFest
908 Audelia #200-275
Richardson, TX 75081-5150
All checks or money orders are to be made payable to AnimeFest.
Space will not be reserved without full payment accompanied by this contract. Signing this form signifies your acceptance of the rules within this agreement.
Art Show Registration Form