Kawaii Kon 2012 Artist Alley Tables
NOTE: Kawaii-Kon Artist Alley 2012 General Registration is now Sold Out.
Email your name, email, and requested table size to the Artist Alley Director to be placed on the waiting list. Tables will be offered to waiting list people on a first come, first served basis. Please note that being on the waiting list does not guarantee you a table.
Keep watching this site and the Artist Alley thread on the Kawaii Kon forums for additional updates.
The Rules for Artist Alley have been revised. Be sure to review the rules!
Are you an aspiring artist looking for a place to promote and/or sell your own artwork and handmade crafts? Are you part of a group of friends who collaborate together to make your own comics? Whatever the case, Artist Alley would love for you to be a part of the Artist Alley experience. Share ideas with fellow artists, get feedback from colleagues and guests, and most of all experience what Kawaii Kon's Artist Alley can do for you!
Artist Alley Map
Artist Alley Vendor Table Purchase & Registration Instructions
Follow these steps in the proper order.
[Step One] Purchase a table via the following link: [All tables have been sold out!] Please contact the Artist Alley Director via email to be placed on the waiting list. (art@kawaii-kon.org)
Pricing for Tables
- Full Table with one (1) badge (8' table and 4 chairs): $135.00
- Half Table with one (1) badge (half of an 8' table and 2 chairs): $90.00
Additional badges are also available at the current convention rate via the same link.
[Step Two] After completing the purchase, complete the online application form.
By submitting this application you also confirm that you have read the rules and regulations of Artist Alley (see below).
[Step Three] Your application will be reviewed and processed.
We will contact you if we have any questions. You will be notified of your table assignment and any other important information via email. Please check your email often.
If your application is denied for failing to comply with the Artist Alley application guidelines, we will refund your money in full.
Application Deadlines
Applications must be received by:
- February 25, 2012: FINAL deadline for refunds
- February 25, 2012 (or when sold out): FINAL deadline for table purchases.
Table Assignment Procedures
Tables will be assigned in the order your payment was received. We will make every effort to accomodate your indicated preferences.
Priority will be given to
1) Vendors who pre-registered at the end of Kawaii-Kon 2011.
2) Returning vendors from 2011 who submitted BOTH their application and payment.
3) New vendors who have submitted BOTH their application and payment
The remaining tables will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, upon receipt of both your payment and application.
Once tables are assigned you will receive an email containing your table assignment, a map to the room, and other information regarding your table and Artist Alley. Check your email often.
Rules for Artist Alley Vendors
If you are found in violation of the rules, the Artist Alley and/or Kawaii-Kon directors reserve the right to remove you from Artist Alley. If this happens, you forfeit your table registration fee and will not be allowed to exhibit for the remainder of the convention. Severe violations may result in a suspension or permanent ban as an Artist Alley exhibitor.
[ONE] Artist Alley vendors may only sell their own ORIGINAL artwork and creations. Vendors cannot sell licensed or logo merchandise unless it can be considered “fan art.” Vendors may not sell "mass produced" items. Artist Alley defines "mass produced" as more than 100 units of a single item. Resellers and commercial artists are welcome to purchase booth space in the Dealer’s Room.
[TWO] You may not damage, mark, or disfigure any of the provided equipment (including tables, chairs, table skirting, carpets, etc.). The Honolulu Convention Center requires the use of special tape on any carpeted area. Do not tape anything to the carpet. If an area poses a tripping hazard, see the Artist Alley staff. Report any accidental damage to the Artist Alley Director as soon as possible. You may be held responsible for any fines incurred by Kawaii-Kon resulting from these damages.
[THREE] Artist Alley Directors and Staff will enforce a safe and respectful environment for the artists and guests at Artist Alley. As such, vendors must abide by all instructions given to them by Kawaii-Kon and Artist Alley Directors and Staff.
[FOUR] Vendors in Artist Alley should conduct themselves in a professional manner.
[FIVE] No more than 4 chairs will be allowed per table (2 per half table). Freestanding forms must be secure and not endanger public safety. Your items cannot extend into the walkways or into other vendors' spaces.
[SIX] Per Fire Department regulations, additional power strips may not be plugged into the ones provided. If you require more outlets, see the Artist Alley staff.
[SEVEN] Keep the noise levels from your booth at a reasonable level. Music and other audio should only be audible to those in and immediately surrounding your booth. Kawaii-Kon and Artist Alley reserve the right to have you turn down or shut off any audio deemed too loud.
[EIGHT] Kawaii-Kon and the Kawaii-Kon staff are not responsible for any personal items or merchandise on your table. Artist Alley is generally a friendly, safe area but we still recommend that you watch your merchandise and belongings.
[NINE] Artist Alley is a family-friendly area. You may sell “adult” oriented material to customers 18 and over, but be discrete about displaying these products. Kawaii-Kon and Artist Alley reserve the right to have you to remove display items that are deemed offensive or inappropriate.
[TEN] Confirm you are providing a valid email address and check your email often. If you do not hear from us, contact the Artist Alley Director to ensure we have your correct email address. Artist Alley is not liable if you do not receive information because you did not check your email or provided a faulty email address.
[ELEVEN] If special arrangements are required, please contact the Artist Alley Director no later than 2 weeks before the convention.
For the latest news and updates, check the Kawaii-Kon forums under the Artist Alley thread.