Artist Alley Events
Art Auction and Gallery
The Artist Alley Art Auction allows people to bid on artwork in the Silent Auction or view the artwork that will be sold in the Live Auction Event.
If you are Interested In submitting work to the Art Auction, go to the Art Auction page.
Graffiti Banner
Come and leave your mark on Artist Alley’s 8 ft. banner!! Or just check out the artistic talents of your fellow Kon-goers.
Art Competitions
The Artist Alley Art Competitions are open to everyone! Contests will be held throughout the day, on all three days of the convention. Prizes are awarded to contest winners. Players who have not previously competed in a challenge have priority in entering future rounds of that challenge. Players who win a challenge are not eligible to enter future rounds of the same challenge.
(Actual contests may vary.)
Iron Artist Challenge
Each contestant will be given blank 8.5” x 11” paper. Once all the contestants are seated, the theme of the challenge will be announced. Contestants must complete three images that portray the given theme. At least one image must be in color using the artist’s choice of medium.
Scribble Challenge
Each contestant will be given a 5.5” x 8.5” sheet of paper with a preprinted scribble. All artists in a round will receive the same scribble. No theme will be given; contestants have the freedom to create any image they want, but must incorporate the scribble as part of the primary image.
Fill the Manga Box Challenge
Each contestant will be given an 8.5 x 11 pre-printed manga panel sheet. Once contestants are seated, the theme will be announced. Contestants create a manga that reflects the theme.
Yonkoma/4-koma Challenge
Each contestant will be given a preprinted Yonkoma sheet (approx. 3 x 8– 4 panels). Once contestants are seated, the theme will be announced. Contestants create a 4-panel comic that portrays the theme.
Black Cat Cosplay Challenge (a.k.a. Dress up Toby)
Each contestant will be given a 5.5 x 8.5 sheet of paper to draw Toby, the Artist Alley Director’s black cat, in cosplay. Once contestants are seated, the category of what Toby likes to dress up as will be announced. Toby may be drawn as a human, but he must have black ears and tail.
Sticky Note Challenge
Each contestant will be given a standard 3”x3” sticky note. Once all the contestants have a sticky note sheet, the theme of the challenge will be announced. Contestants must draw a picture on their sticky note that represents the given theme.
Thumbprint Challenge
Contestants will be given a 3 x 3 sticky note and they must place thumbprint(s) on their sticky note. Once contestants are seated, the theme will be announced. The contestant must draw a picture that corresponds with the theme and uses the thumbprint(s) as part of the primary image.