SCC: Art Expo 2012 – Registration via Online “Ticket” Form. Enter 1 in the quantity box for up to 2 pieces of artwork. Then click “Order Now” to complete your info.
Event on 2012-08-09 13:00:00

It is with great pleasure that Space City Con 2012 announces a combination art show and contest, the "Art Expo". We would like to issue an invitation for all artists to join us and show off your craft, competing for prizes! This will be a juried show with our art professional Guests as judges, and contest awards of 00, 0, and 0 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placing, respectively.

Karen DeRulle plus Samitha Hess

Art Directors

The Art Expo vs. The Artist Alley

• The Art Expo event is a juried art contest & show; application deadline is July 1, 2012. An artist competes for prizes by entering the Expo, plus may market their authentic function about show for the Expo.
• (Artist Alley, on the other hand is a vendor area for artists and small press. You may rent Artist Alley space and still choose to enter the contest with two pieces of original work.)
• Each artist who enters the contest must fill out the online "Ticket" application via Eventbrite, which is basically an info-capture module (see Red Button to the right, "ART EXPO Registration"). This includes a small entry fee for two pieces entered, but that covers both the gallery space for the artist to show, compete, and sell. The fee will be deducted from any sales commission due to Space City Con (see below) and allows for us to accept payments from buyers in your behalf.
• The Art Expo allows for a limited number of entry pieces, but Artist Alley tables are also available if a table to sell all of your work (including prints) is desired. An artist who purchases an Artist Alley table may enter the Art Expo contest with no additional fees.
• After the online registration module, please email an image of each work of art, in .jpg form, to artists@spacecitycon.com – Please include the name with all the pictures transferred.
• Application and payment is submitted online via the "ticket" info capture module. If you have questions, please email us before submitting this application.
• Artists will be sent acceptance via email.
• All artwork must be clearly labeled, on the reverse side, by attaching the form (which Space City Con will email to you) called 'Artist/Artwork ID.' We will also send you a barcode to place on the reverse side.
• On the 'Artist ID' form you must mark either: Set Price, Starting Bid Price, or Not For Sale (NFS). If you are selling your work please price in whole dollar amounts. (ex. .00)
• Artists will be juried using the original work submitted to the Expo contest.
• Artwork sold in Houston, Texas, is subject to the current tax rate. The purchaser is responsible for taxes incurred by the sale. Space City Con takes 10% of all sales of art entered in the Art Expo. No fees will be assessed from prize monies–only sales–and only from work sold in the Expo.
• We are accepting any artwork, including, but not limited to, canvas, paper, photography, jewelry, 2D, 3D, fiber, fabric, glass, ceramic, and mixed media.
• Artwork for the Art Expo must be the original work (including limited edition prints that are signed and labeled) of the artist. (For Artist Alley, prints and giclee are permitted if they are the work of the artist. If you are a seller of multiple prints, from a collection of artists, please see the Dealer's Room section of our site).
• Once Space City Con has all the accepted applicants, you will receive your information on your artwork or table locations, maps, and hotel information.
• The Art Expo closes, and is secured, when Dealer's Room and Artist Alley vendor areas close each day. No one will be permitted back inside Woodway Hall until opening the next day. The room containing the art show will be monitored at all times when open.
• Space City Con takes no responsibility for pieces that are damaged in their handling before, during, and after the show. Participating artists may insure their artworks for the shipping process and for property damage, liability or to cover any losses by the artist.
• Returns will be made either in person, to the artist, or his/her designated agent, or by carrier as arranged via email.
• If you have any questions, feel free to email the Art Expo Directors:

Karen DeRulle plus Samitha Hess at Karen@spacecitycon.com or Samitha@spacitycon.com

Eligible Artwork

Any artwork about or related to subjects in science fiction, fantasy, comics, horror, surreal, or astronomical is eligible.

• You must be the original artist or authorized agent in order to sell artwork in the Art Expo contest.
• Works will be judged by the following criteria: topic, technical skill, creativity, and originality.
• All hanging artworks must be ready to hang upon delivery. Hanging works, except for those canvas mounted must be matted (on front with any color matt and cardboard, on back, providing support) and professionally presentable. SCC will be using clips and/or hooks to hang artwork.
• If you have ANY concerns about the format of your work for the show, please send us an email first.
• The size of artwork must not exceed 5'x4' in either direction.
• Subject matter must not violate existing copyrights or trademarks.
• Artistic nudity is not permitted at this Art Show.
• Works that are judged to be libelous, plagiaristic, obscene, or detrimental to the value of trademarked characters will not be permitted.
• The rights granted to the artist and/or agent may not be sold, sublet, given or otherwise transferred to any third party.

Art Expo Additional Info

• Only two artwork pieces will be accepted into the juried show and displayed in the Art Expo by any one artist.
• Each artist who enters the contest must fill out the online application via the Eventbrite "ticket" information-capture module (see Red Button to the right, "ART EXPO Registration"). This includes a small entry fee, but that covers both the gallery space for the artist to show, compete, and sell, along with a badge should the artist choose to be present and promote their work, studio, etc.
• Space City Con takes 10% of all sales of the art entered in the Art Expo contest, but not from Artist Alley vendor tables.
• You are not required to sell the art you enter in the contest.
• If an artist is declined, he/she is declined for only the 2012 SCC Art Expo. The artist may apply for the following year.
• If a submitted Jury image is in violation of the Jury image criteria, the Art Expo Directors, Karen DeRulle & Samitha Hess, have the appropriate to refuse the art before being presented to the Jury. It is the artist's responsibility to substitute this image with 1 which meets the criteria before the deadline.
• The use of 'QR' codes for advertizing or identification is strictly forbidden. Copyright information and/or the name of the artist should not be present on the jpeg images sent to us. Failure to comply with this rule will force Space City Con to return the images to the artist for corrections. Any watermarked copyrighted work will be rejected.
• Photographs and videos (of any kind) of Art Expo works on display are NOT PERMITTED without the express permission of both the artist plus SCC Art Expo Directors. (This refuses to include authorized hit.)
• The Art Directors reserve the right to modify the rules at any time if needed.
• For those dropping off artwork, drop off location is:

The Westin Galleria, Attn: SCC Art Expo 2012 plus drop off occasions are August 6th – 9th, 2012, 10 am – 4 pm

Those mailing/shipping in their artwork, mail your artwork within 2 weeks of the event to:

The Westin Galleria

Attn: Space City Con Art Expo 2012

5060 West Alabama

Convention Center

Houston, TX 77056

All images accompanying applications must be in jpeg format and emailed to artists@spacecitycon.com, a minimal of 600 pixils plus 72 dpi, no bigger than 400kb, plus include the name as well as the title inside a "file name".

Jury Schedule:

April 1, 2012 – Jury Opens
July 1, 2012 – Jury Closes: all applications, jury pictures plus area repayments are due.
July 5, 2012 – Notification of popularity or decline is e-mailed by or before July 5.

Payments:

We gladly accept your credit card for return shipping of you work. You may enter return shipping, after communication with the Art Directors, via the same Art Expo Registration button.

Check or Money Order payments for Artist Alley tables should be made out to:

Space City Con

1600 Eldridge Parkway – Suite 403

Houston, TX 77077

Note: There will be a charge on all returned checks.

Please include a copy/scan of Texas Resale Tax certificate if you will be doing business as a vendor of any capacity at the convention.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund, cancellation notice must be received in writing and confirmed by an authorized SSC representative before June 1, 2012. Dealer/Artist will receive a refund of one-half of the deposited amount if cancellation notice is received confirmed after June 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2012. Any cancellations after July 1, 2012 will only be given a refund of one-half of the deposited amount if the space is subsequently rented as stated above. Exhibit space not set up one (1) hour before the opening of the first day of the convention will be released, unless prior arrangements have been made through an authorized representative of SSC and in writing. Any applicable refunds will be mailed Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to the address provided no later than August 31, 2012.

Electric/internet/phone

Please indicate your electrical needs on an attached sheet, so SCC can contact you about extra charges. Telephone and internet service must be arranged by contacting The Westin Galleria – Houston straight.

Signature

By submitting this deposit, Dealer/Artist acknowledges and affirms that Dealer/Artist has read, understood and agrees to all terms and conditions as stated in this agreement. Dealer/Artist understands that failure to abide by the terms of this agreement may result in the loss of privileges without refund or recourse. Dealer/Artist further acknowledges that Dealer/Artist understands and agrees to any additional rules or official policies stipulated by SSC and that such are equally binding as the terms set forth herein. By agreeing to sell or exhibit at Space City Con, Dealer/Artist agrees to protect and hold Space City Con and Space City Con, LLC. as well as all Space City Con, LLC. Principals, authorized agents and representatives, forever blameless and without liability for any and all loss, theft, damage, cost, injury, acts of God, terrorism or expense that arises from any and all aspects of exhibiting at Space City Con. This agreement covers setup, duration of the convention, and break down and will terminate at 11pm on August 12, 2012. The individual making this purchase affirms and acknowledges that they have the authority to bind Dealer/Artist.

Pirated Item Policy

Pirated copies of copyrighted material are illegal and absolutely prohibited for sale or display at Space City Con. Any Dealer/Artist in possession of pirated or bootleg material shall not bring such materials to the convention. Dealers/Artist with pirated material may be ejected without compensation from the convention, at the sole discretion of an authorized representative of SSC, security, and management. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WILL BE CONTACTED IF PIRATED OR BOOTLEG MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED.

Convention Host Hotel

The Westin Galleria – Houston

www.Westin.com/Houston

FREE covered parking

at The Westin Houston Galleria Hotel
5060 West Alabama
Houston, United States