Art RoomArt RoomThe art show and auction returns this year! Now one of the premier attractions at Marscon, the art show is a chance to view fantasy and science fiction themed artwork of any media imagineable. The auction is the highlighted event on Sunday, where each year's auction has outsold the last. If you are interested in submitting artwork for the show, contact the art show director at art@marscon.net.
Convention members who are artists are encouraged to participate in the show. In order to accomodate an increased number of attending artists, we are unable to accept mail in art this year. Please contact the art show director with any questions you have.
To ensure your place in the art show, you must contact the art show director by January 5, 2007.
The hanging fee for the art show and auction is $20.00. No commission is subtracted from sold artwork. The hanging fee provides two 4’ x 4 ‘ panels or one 6’ x 18” table. Additional space can be acquired for $20.00 per 2 panels or one table. The artist will be provided with one admission to MarsCon. Additional admissions will be charged regular admission rates.
Please contact the art show director by email at art@marscon.net to reserve your place in the art show. Make sure to mention MarsCon in the subject.
All work must be of a science fiction or fantasy nature. If you are unsure if your work fits into these categories, please contact the art show director beforehand. Space is limited. Not for sale items will be accepted if space is available.
Artists' may designate a “quick sale” price on the bid sheet. This allows attendees to purchase art immediately, provided there are no bids on that piece.
This year’s art show does not include a print sale. All items entered in the art show must be unique within the show. If you are interested in selling multiple prints of the same work, please email dealers@marscon.net for information on purchasing a dealer’s table.
Hours of OperationThe art show will be open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Sunday. MarsCon staff will monitor the room, and collect quick sale money, while it is open. The room will be locked after hours and the art show director (or con chair) will hold the key.
There will be no mail in art for MarsCon 2007.
MarsCon holds an art auction at 12:00 noon on Sunday. Members of the convention may place bids on art during the art show hours. Artwork that receives two or more bids by 8:00 PM Saturday will go to auction. Artwork that receives any bid on Sunday will automatically go to auction (this practice is sometimes referred to as the “golden bar” rule).
Convention members who are winning bidders at the auction will purchase their artwork in the art show room immediately following the auction. Payment will be accepted in cash or check written to the artist.