Artist Alley Rules and Information

Kawaii Kon Artist Alley
Artist Alley offers an area where amateur artists can display and sell their original artwork and handmade creations.

General Information:
Artist Alley will be in room 313 a/b/c (Oahu Room) on the 3rd floor of the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

Art Show Schedule (tentative)

Thursday
5pm-9pm: Vendors can check-in and begin setup (Artists Only)
5pm-9pm: Art Auction Registration and Drop off

Friday
9am-10am: Vendor setup (Artist Alley vendors only)
10am-10pm: Artist Alley open to all attendees.
10–10:30pm: Exhibitor cleanup (Artist Alley vendors only)

Saturday
9am-10am: Exhibitor setup (Artist Alley vendors only)
10am-10pm: Artist Alley open to all attendees.
10pm Silent Auction: Closed
10–10:30pm: Exhibitor cleanup (Artist Alley vendors only)

Sunday
10am-5pm: Artist Alley open to all attendees.
10am-12pm: Silent Auction: Winning Bidders purchase their pieces
12pm-1:30pm: Art Auction: Artists pick up display or unsold pieces and sold art payments
2pm-4:30pm: Pre-Registration for 2011 Artist Alley
5pm-6pm: Exhibitor breakdown (Artist Alley vendors only)

[Times subject to change]

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 available to contest winners.
For more information go to the Artist Alley Events page.

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.
For more information go to the Art Auction page

Rules for Artist Alley
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] You may not damage, mark, or disfigure any of the provided equipment (including tables, chairs, table skirting, carpets, etc.).  Report any accidental damage to the Art Room Director as soon as possible. You may be held responsible for any fines incurred by Kawaii Kon resulting from these damages.

[TWO] It is the responsibility of the Artist Alley Directors and Staff to insure 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. 

[THREE] Vendors in Artist Alley should conduct themselves in a professional manner.

[FOUR] Artist Alley vendors may only sell ORIGINAL artwork and creations.  Vendors cannot sell any licensed or logo merchandise unless it can be considered "fan art."  Resellers and commercial artists are welcome to purchase booth space in the Dealer’s Room.

[FIVE] No more than 4 chairs will be allowed per table. 

[SIX] Free standing forms must be secure and not endanger public safety.  Vendors may not have items that extend into the walkways or into other vendor's spaces. 

[SEVEN] Additional power strips may not be plugged into ones already provided.

[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, family-like area, but we still recommend that you watch your own belongings.

[NINE] You are not required to remain open for the entire Artist Alley schedule.  You are free to "open" and "close" your table as necessary.

[TEN] Confirm you are providing a valid email address and check your email often.  Artist Alley staff will not be held 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 Art Room Director at (art [at] kawaiikon [dot] org) no later than 2 weeks before the convention.

[TWELVE] Kawaii Kon and Artist Alley Directors reserve the right to remove any vendor at any time.

If you need to make special arrangements or have questions, please contact Alton, the Art Room Director at (art [at] kawaiikon [dot] org). You can also check the Kawaii Kon forums under the Artist Alley thread.