Artists Alley Information Package

The Artists Alley is a dedicated space for starter and beginner artists to get their foot in the door for conventions at no extra cost! This is a great space for small makers to take commissions, display their art and wares, or gain a wider audience!

Interested artists will be expected to fill out a short application form before the convention. All applicants will be given a chance at a slot throughout the weekend. Artists participating in Artists Alley must abide by all convention and dealer’s den rules. If anything is unclear, FE staff will ALWAYS have final say.

General Rules

  • Aside from additional rules below, artists are otherwise expected to respect the rules as stated in the Dealer’s Information Package available on the Furnal Equinox website.
  • Artist alley slots are chosen at random to give an extra chance for artists to vend, whether they are a newer dealer trying to get into vending, didn’t get into the Dens, or otherwise. As artists are chosen at random, please respect the process. Do not try to sneak into a table, and try not to undermine other dealers and steal a slot.
  • Artists are not allowed to play music or have flashing lights that may be disturbing to your fellow artists.
  • AI generated content, such as images or writing, is strictly prohibited.
  • Artists are expected to follow display guidelines as defined below.
  • Electronics such as tablets, phones and laptops are permitted. Power and Wi-Fi will NOT be provided, so plan accordingly.

      Acceptable Displays & Items:

      • Approximately one foot (12inches) in height MAX (i.e one grid cube with a display item on top)
      • Fursuit parts or premade are allowed but we will be strict about respecting your half of the table.
      • You may bring your own tablecloth and decorate your space.
      • Please do not expand your display area through additional equipment such as but not limited to; clothes rack, folding table, chairs, etc.
      • No flashing or strobing lights, no music players
      • No large signage, backdrops, displays, or banners.
      • Don’t move or adjust tables as provided.

        What Can You Sell?

        • Participants of the Artist Alley must be the original creating artist. Proxies and selling artwork/items for someone else will not be permitted in this space.
        • Small merch items are accepted, (stickers, buttons, prints, handmade items)
        • Works that have been personally designed/authored (books, comics, zines)
        • Low MOQ manufactured items are allowed but should be limited (keychains, lanyards)

          Helpers

          • Artists that are accepted are not allowed an assistant through the duration of your time vending. Assistants may only help with setup of your allocated space; and help throughout the day for food runs, bathroom replacements, etc.
          • Helpers may not stand, sit, and “hang out” behind or in front of the table with you. Space is limited and this is to avoid crowding.

            Rule Violations

            • Any participant that violates our rules and code of conduct (found on the Furnal Equinox website), as determined by the Dealers Den staff, will be subject to consequences, up to and including removal and ban from the Artist Alley and Dealers Den. Anyone being intentionally disruptive will be removed from the room and possibly ejected from the convention.
            • Final decisions related to the Artist Alley fall to Furnal Equinox staff.

            Costs

            The table comes at no extra cost to the artist; however, they must have a convention badge for the day to participate.

            Arrivals

            Artists will be expected to check in and out at the Dealers Information table upon their arrival to announce their spot as claimed. Artists are expected to arrive by the time listed below, and must leave and be “torn-down” for the day by the hours below. If there has been no communication to staff and the time has passed, staff will consider the space abandoned and will be made available to waitlisted artists.

            Artists enter the den as per their registration levels, through the entrance and cannot bypass the lines.

            Artist Rotation

            Artists will be rotated/changed each day. 10 minutes before closing for the day, artists will be expected to start packing up and leave the Dealers Den.

            Artists are not allowed to remain in the Den before and afterhours.

            Artists and their belongings may NOT remain in the den overnight. Artists are responsible to pick up after themselves and leave the table clear after their timeslot is over.

            Timeslots

            Artists will be granted up to three time slots throughout the weekend. They will be selected and placed randomly from the list of approved artists. Selection and slots are dependent on the number of total applicants.  

            An artist may request a specific time slot but is not guaranteed to receive it. 

             

            Artists will be allotted 3 feet of table space and one chair. All belongings are to remain on and under the table within the dedicated space. Avoid placing items around and behind you due to space constraints. Access to power is not available. 

             

            Set Up

            Artists will NOT have access to the dealers’ set up and tear down times, therefore will be expected to set up when the Den’s doors open to the public that day.

            During Your Timeslot

            Artists are expected to remain at the table for the entirety of their time slot if they wish to keep it. 15-minute breaks are permitted for bathroom/food/personal purposes.

            If circumstances cause artists to be delayed or having to forfeit their table, please come to the Dealers Information table, or email dealers@furnalequinox.com as soon as possible so the situation can be addressed accordingly. Life happens, we are willing to come to a solution that benefits everyone.

            No Show

            Dealers have until one hour after den opening before they are considered a no-show. (Friday until 1PM, Saturday until 11AM, Sunday until 11AM)  
             

            Vacant/no shows spots will be given at a ‘first-come-first serve’ basis. Artists who would like to claim an empty spot will have to report to the Dealers Information table at the con store to sign onto a waiting list. Each day this list will be refreshed. Signups from the previous days will not be carried over.  

            If personal belongings are found at the table after hours, they will be turned over to the lost and found at Con Ops.  

             

            DEALERS DEN SCHEDULE: 

            Friday: 12PM – 2PM // LUNCH HOUR // 3PM – 7PM 

            Saturday: 10AM – 1PM //LUNCH HOUR // 2PM – 6PM 

            Sunday: 10AM – 1PM // LUNCH HOUR // 2PM – 4PM 

             

            Reminder: Artists are not allowed to be present in the Dealers Den during setup and closing hours.  

             

            Location

            The Artist Alley is located near the exit of the Dealers Den.

            The Dealers information table can be found with the con store.

             

            We wish every participant a very profitable time and hope that everyone’s experience at the convention is a positive one!

             

            Any questions about Artists Alley should be addressed via email to dealers@furnalequinox.com