{"id":175,"date":"2015-07-04T15:19:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T20:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capricon.org\/capricon36\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2022-01-06T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T16:21:55","slug":"art-show","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/capricon.org\/departments\/art-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located next to the dealer room, the art show is a place for attendees to see – and purchase – a wide variety of work from many talented artists. You can find almost anything in the art show, from traditional paintings to photography, digital art, jewelry, fiber arts, mixed media, and more. Exhibitors here range from established professionals to up-and-coming amateurs, and we will even have space for artists to do demonstrations and take commissions. Everything culminates in the Artist Showdown<\/strong> and the Live Art Auction<\/strong> on Saturday night, so be sure to stop by before it’s too late!<\/p>\n

Hours<\/h3>\n

Viewing\/Bidding:<\/u>
\nThu 5 pm – 8 pm
\nFri 11am – 9 pm
\nSat 10 am – 6 pm<\/p>\n

Buyer Pickup:<\/u>
\nSat evening: after the auction by appointment only<\/em>
\nSun 10 am – 2 pm<\/p>\n

If you (or your agent) need an alternate pick-up time, please let us know asap.<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Info<\/h2>\n

The main Auction Gallery<\/strong> area of the art show is run primarily as a written auction. Bid sheets will be attached \/ in close proximity to the piece, and attendees may bid on the work in writing on these sheets during art show hours.<\/p>\n

All first<\/em> bids on a piece must be at or above the minimum bid on the control sheets; subsequent bids must be greater than previous bids in whole dollar amounts. Should any piece receive three or more qualifying bids, that piece will go to the Live Art Auction on Saturday night, where the highest ‘paper bid’ may or may not<\/em> be beaten by a ‘live bid.’ Should any piece receive fewer than three bids, the highest bid on that piece prior to close of the art show on Saturday will win.<\/p>\n

Pickup of and payment for pieces won in the art show will be on Sunday – we may also open up for payment late on Saturday, by prior appointment\/arrangement only<\/em>. All bids are binding, and all sales are final.<\/p>\n

Print Shop<\/h3>\n

In contrast to the Auction Gallery, art in the Print Shop is available for immediate purchase and removal, and will be priced at a flat rate (as in, there is no ‘bidding’).<\/p>\n

Charity<\/h3>\n

A special section of the art show is set aside for our annual convention charity auction. All proceeds will go to this year’s charity, the Freedom to Read Foundation. We have expanded and clarified our rules regarding charity auction items and estates<\/a>, and recommend consulting them before making a donation.<\/p>\n

Photography<\/h3>\n

Photography of work on display in the Auction Gallery &\/or Print Shop is strictly prohibited, unless both the artist and a member of the art show staff are present and have given their express approval.<\/p>\n

Security<\/h3>\n

Unlike previous years, there will be no bag check at the door. However, we are taking additional measures to ensure the security of artwork, including the presence of security staff. Reasonable suspicion of theft may result in bags being checked.<\/p>\n

Artist Info<\/h2>\n

To see our general policies for exhibiting in the art show (including info about space, costs, and content), please view the Art Policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are now accepting online applications for space reservation and mail-in art until<\/span> January 11, 2022.<\/b>\u00a0 It\u2019s unlikely that we\u2019ll have any space remaining after that, but if we do, it will be available to walk-in artists only on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we do recommend reserving space beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the <\/span>Capricon Registration System<\/span><\/a> to apply for space – if you\u2019ve exhibited with us within the past two years, use your pre-existing login information; if you haven\u2019t, please make a new account.\u00a0 You do not need to buy a badge in order to exhibit with us via mail-in, but you will need one if you wish to attend the convention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours for Artists:<\/h3>\n

Artists & Staff Only:<\/u>
\nThu 2 pm \u2013 5 pm (setup)
\nFri 9 am \u2013 11 am<\/span> (setup)
\nSunday 2 pm \u2013 4 pm (pickup)<\/p>\n

If you (or your agent) need alternate set-up or pick-up times, please let us know asap.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Awards & Artists’ Challenge<\/h2>\n

All convention attendees are welcome to vote until the art show closes on Saturday; winners will be announced and awards given out at the Live Art Auction that evening.<\/p>\n

Work in the Auction Gallery (NFS pieces included) may be eligible for the following awards:<\/p>\n