Minicon 35 Art Show
Rules and Information on Entry
The Basics
Only artists may enter themselves in the show, and they may do so only once. Each artist may authorize an agent to act as a representative.
All entries must be original works of the artist(s) on science fiction, fantasy or fannish themes, submitted by the artist or agent. We reserve the right to reject any entry.
All items entered must be completed before being brought into the Art Show.
All flat entries must be matted, mounted or framed and ready for hanging.
Once a piece of artwork has been signed into the Art Show or Print Shop, it may not be withdrawn nor may any conditions of sale be changed.
Not-For-Sale work is permitted and is eligible for awards, but we would appreciate it if at least half of your work were for sale.
We do not provide insurance coverage for art entered in the show. While we protect your art and have not had any problems in in the past, we recommend you verify that your insurance coverage extends to display in the show.
The Print Shop will be available for items of flat art (3-D items can not be handled). No artist may submit more than 10 different items to display, with 1 to 10 identical copies per item. Each copy must be matted or otherwise mounted. No hanging fees are charged for the items in the Print Shop, but the usual 10% commission applies.
We do allow mail-in art. Mail-in art will require an additional $0.50/piece fee. You must pay for all shipping costs for your art.
Entry Fees and Procedures
Minicon 35's Art Show and Print Shop charges a 10% commission on all artwork sold, in addition to the hanging fee. The basic unit of space for flat work is the panel, which is made of pegboard and is 4' by 6'. For 3-D art, the basic unit is the table, which is 6' long by 30" deep. Please remember that the space you reserve must include any clearance between pieces, including space for their attached bid sheets. Your artwork may not extend beyond the edge of any panel or table; it may not interfere with any works displayed by other artists.
You are not limited to buying full panels or tables. The available fractional units follow:
| 1 Table | 6' x 30" | $4 | 2 Panels | 4' x 6' ea. | $8 | |||||
| 1/2 Table | 3' x 30" | $2 | 1 Panel | 4' x 6' | $4 | |||||
| 1/4 Table | 18" x 30" | $1 | 1/2 Panel | 4' x 3' | $2 | |||||
| 1/4 Panel | 2' x 3' | $1 | ||||||||
Each artist may reserve up to two panels or one table, or a combination of panels and a fractional table. Requests for additional space will be granted with the advance approval of the Art Show Director (please send your request via paper or electronic mail).
Floor space for large, free-standing artwork will be charged at a special rate. Please write us for a rate quote and include all details about the work(s).
Entering the Show. If you wish to enter the Minicon 35 Art Show and Print Shop, fill out and return the enclosed form as soon as possible. While advance reservations are not required, do not count on the possibility of getting space at the door. The reservation deadline is April 7, 2000, and any entries received after that date will be returned unopened. Entry forms received without full payment will be returned immediately. However, if paying in full now causes you difficulty, please send us an explanation with your entry form, and we may be able to help. Payment of entry fees is by check or money order payable in U.S. funds to Minicon 35.
You will receive confirmation of space or notification that your request has been wait-listed. Fees will be refunded in full if we receive cancellations by April 1, 2000; half of fees are refunded after that time; no-shows at the convention receive no refund.
Proceeds from sales. We will mail you a check within a month after the convention for all sales at the Minicon 35 Art Show and Print Shop.
Copyright information. (1) We inform buyers that purchase of art does NOT include any reproduction rights. (2) Only the official convention photographers and supervised press will be allowed to photograph the Art Show. (3) Reproductions, which should generally be entered in the Print Shop, may be exhibited as single copies of fine art prints and other limited-edition works in the main Art Show. They MUST be labeled as reproductions. Items which appear for sale in the Print Shop or Dealers' Room should not also appear in the main Art Show.
Auction Sales and Awards. (1) All artwork from the main Art Show with five or more bids will go to auction. (2) All artwork from the main Art Show is eligible for awards for exemplary artwork by a panel of judges. The Best Artist (Professional and Amateur) ribbons will be awarded by popular vote.
Additional Information
You will receive additional information regarding Art Show and Print Shop hours, hanging instructions, etc., with your confirmation of entry into the Art Show.
If you do not hear from us by April 7, 2000, it is possible that your entry information never reached us or that your confirmation was somehow lost. Please contact us if this is the case.
Remember: if you plan to attend Minicon 35, you must purchase a convention membership.
Art Show Schedule (Preliminary)
| Thursday, April 20 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Set-up of equipment | ||
| (Staff and helpers only) | ||||
| Friday, April 21 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Artist Check-in | ||
| 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Art Show & Print Shop open | |||
| Saturday, April 22 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Art Show & Print Shop open | ||
| 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Auction | |||
| Sunday, April 23 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Pick-up & Pay; Print Shop open | ||
| 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Artist Pick-up | |||