Handcrafted Treasure
Artist’s Alley is available to all con attendees, from new artists to seasoned veterans. The only requirement is that you check in with an Artist Alley staff member to claim a table.
Change For 2025
This year, Artist Alley will prioritize artists who showcase traditional artwork and handcrafted goods, celebrating the skill and creativity of handmade pieces.
While all artists are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those offering 2D pen and paper drawings, original paintings, clay sculptures, handmade jewelry, and other artisan crafts over merchandise like t-shirts, prints, and manufactured goods.
Our goal this year is to highlight the unique talents of creators who bring their work to life through hands-on craftsmanship.
Hours
- Thursday: 5pm – 7pm
- Friday: 8am – 7pm
- Saturday: 8am – 7pm
- Sunday: 8am – 5pm
Price
There is no charge to use any of the Artist Alley tables, however a registration badge is required to enter.
Other Rules
- Space is at a first come, first served basis and can not be reserved. You must take your things and clean your space when you leave for an extended (more than 30 minute) time period.
- Spaces easily used for mobility seating should be given to those requiring space behind the table for mobility devices or assistant animals. An artist already occupying the space while the space is full will not be made to leave, however if a non-priority space is available they may be requested to move so that all attendees may enjoy the space fully.
- No AI generated artwork is allowed to be displayed or sold in Artists Alley.
- All works sold in the Artist Alley must be of your own work or must feature you prominently in it (such as a comic book). No third party dealers are allowed in the Artists Alley.
- You are obligated by Virginia state law to collect sales tax and turn it into the state after the weekend. FursonaCon is not responsible for your taxes or providing the forms. All forms can be found here: https://tax.virginia.gov/
- If a minor is to use the artist alley, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during their usage of the Artists Alley. As a reminder the Artists Alley is to conduct business, the sale of artwork and other materials produced by the artists. Minors can not buy or sell adult art work. Please be sure you are verifying the age of your clients. All 18+ works must be censored or placed in a properly marked folder and only shown once the age of the viewer is verified.
- You are limited to a 1/2 table space of approximately 3×3 to work in. Displays may NOT exceed two feet in height off the tabletop.
- Because space is tight in the area, please bring only what you need to sell or do your art.
Only artisans behind tables, please. - Electricity is NOT provided at the tables, even if you happen to be seated near a plug. A power strip will be provided at the staff table for you to use as needed. You may not leave items plugged in to charge; staff cannot be held responsible for items left at the power strip.
- No open drinks on the tables. This includes cans and drinks with open-center dome lids.
- If you are selling chemicals or soaps, do not open the containers within the alley.
- It is asked that no selling is done after Artist Alley is closed, if it is seen that someone has set up displays outside of the Artist Alley you will be asked to remove the displays.
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