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Artist Alley Information and Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Artist Alley?
Is there a portfolio review or jury process involved in getting a table?
What sort of things can I sell in the Artist Alley?
What is your policy on fanart?
What is the process for getting a table?
How many tables are available?
How many tables can one artist or studio have?
How big are the tables?
How much is a table?
Where is the Artist Alley located in the Convention Center?
Am I expected to be at my table every day, all day?
Can I share my table?
What is a UBI? Do I need one?
My question was not answered here, how can I contact you?
What is the Artist Alley?
Artist Alley is a venue for amateur and professional artists/artisans to sell their anime,
manga and Japanese inspired works to the general convention members. This includes comic book
artists, illustrators, small cosplay accessories, and much more.
Is there a portfolio review or jury process involved in getting a table?
Sakura-Con welcomes artists of all levels. There is not currently a review process for acquiring a table.
What sort of things can I sell in the Artist Alley?
If it has your artwork on it or was handmade by you, it is generally allowed in the artist alley with a
few notable exceptions. You may not sell weapons or official merchandise in the Artist Alley.
What is your policy on fanart?
Fanart is allowed in Sakura-Con's Artist Alley with the following caveats:
What is the process for getting a table?
On Saturday, November 14th 2009 at 7PM, there will be a form posted to the
Sakura-Con website. You fill out this form, which sends an e-mail with a
timestamp to the AA staff.
Tables are assigned according to these timestamps, and contracts are sent out.
Submitting the form DOES NOT SECURE YOU A TABLE. You will not be confirmed
for a table until the convention has processed your contract and payment.
Please plan accordingly.
To reiterate, tables are limited and on first come- first serve basis.
After all tables have been filled, the AA staff will maintain a waiting
list of the next 25 artists to submit the form.
How many tables are available?
The Alley consists of 25 42 tables currently. This may increase
as we get closer to finalizing plans later in the year.
How many tables can one artist or studio have?
There is a strict limit of 1 table per artist/studio. No exceptions.
How big are the tables?
Tables are 2.5ft x 6ft, and come with a white table cloth and dark green
skirt. You will also have common space behind you that is available for
use so long as it does not interfere with your neighbors in any way.
How much is a table?
Tables are $100 USD, this means you should anticipate spending approximately
$140 for both your table and badge.
Where is the Artist Alley located in the Convention Center?
The AA is located on the 4th floor sky bridge, directly
in front of both the Dealer's Hall and Registration.
Am I expected to be at my table every day, all day?
Yes. You are expected to have your table manned for the entirety of the
Artist Alley.s hours of operation. It is not fair to others who attempted
to get tables to leave your table empty for long periods of time. If you have
to leave to attend a panel or event, please plan to have someone available
in your group to watch your table.
Artist Alley staff will be available to watch your table for up to 30 minutes
to help out artists traveling alone.
Can I share my table?
Yes! If you can share, and are willing to do so, it will allow
more artists in to the alley!
Please note that this does not allow you to sublet your table.
If you cannot attend the convention, please contact staff to make
arrangements. You may not sell your table to anyone else. Doing so
will result in a ban from the artist alley for the period of 2 years.
What is a UBI? Do I need one?
UBI stands for Universal Business Identification number. It is the number
used to submit sales tax to the state after the convention.
In order to sell in the state of Washington, you must charge and pay taxes
to the state. In order to do this, you must get a Washington State Tax
Identification number. There are two ways to go about this.
If you sell at 3 or more conventions in Washington a year, or otherwise
conduct business in the state, you must apply for a Washington State
Master Business License.
If you sell at fewer than 3 conventions in the state of Washington,
you can apply for a temporary tax identification number.
Please keep in mind that you will not be allowed to sell in the Artist
Alley without proof of having this number on hand at the convention.
My question was not answered here, how can I contact you?
If your question was not answered here, please feel free to contact the
Artist Alley Staff or post it on
the forums. We'll get back to you as soon as we can!
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