ESTABLISHED 2014
Annual gathering of anthropomorphics in Newport News, VA
September 3rd to 6th, 2026
VOL. 12
GRAND ARTIST MARKET TO OPEN ABOARD THE FURSONACON EXPRESS
Artist 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.
There is no charge to use any of the Artist Alley tables, however a registration badge is required to enter.
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.
3D printed items may not be sold in Artist Alley at all.
No, but if you are under 16, to be allowed to sell your art at FursonaCon you must have a parent or legal guardian nearby at all times.
For parents: We suggest bringing spare cash to break larger bills and setting up a form of digital payment like CashApp.
Artist Alley sign-up begins at 7am and opens at 8am daily (with the exception of Thursday afternoon). All tables are first-come-first-serve.
You may line-up outside the doors as early as you’d like, but you must wait until a staff member arrives before you can begin to setup. You must sign in at the staff table to receive your table number.
Sellers who try to setup early before allowed to by staff will be asked to break down and head to back of the sign-up line.
You’re welcome to leave your table when needed. Please try to not leave your table unattended for more than 30 mins.
If you need to be gone longer than 30 mins please pack up your table and let someone else use the space. If you are gone more than 30 mins, staff will attempt to contact you and ask you to return. If staff is unable to reach you and you’ve been gone for an extended period of time, staff may begin to pack your items so another artist can utilize the space.
Note: FursonaCon Staff is not responsible for any lost or broken items while you are on break.
Before vending, we highly recommend taking a picture of your table to help staff in the event it is needed. If you believe someone stole from your table, please let Animal Control know immediately. If you are able to describe or show the item that is missing, staff will attempt to locate it on your behalf. While FursonaCon is not responsible for stolen or lost items, we will do our best to recover them to you if found.
Each artist gets half a standard sized table with a 24 inch height limit. The dimensions are 3′ x 2.5′ x 2′ — 3 ft. wide, 2.5 ft. front to back, 2 ft. tall. Please consider that you are sharing your table with a neighbor.
No. Only one person behind each half table. Exceptions will only be made for those with mobility restrictions or service animals. Please speak to staff if needed.
No. AI generated images, AI derivative images, and synthetic media including AI are not allowed to be sold at FursonaCon by any artist or vendor. If you believe someone is selling AI artwork, please let a FursonaCon team member know and they will address it.
Yes, but it must be censored appropriately for a general audience (hidden behind table, covered with tape, covered with sticky notes, etc). Sellers must check the ID of anyone interested in viewing uncensored artwork, regardless of the viewer’s apparent age. Only adults over 18 are allowed to view NSFW artwork. If a Seller fails to check IDs, they will be asked to leave. Please respect this rule so we can continue to allow 18+ artwork in the Artist Alley.
Despite it being a handcrafted good, no. But staff will gladly take any samples you’re willing to part with.
No. All work sold in the Artist Alley have to be made by the artist themselves. Reselling not allowed.
No. Someone may have a food allergy. We ask artists to please take a small break (30-min) if you need to eat something and still plan to vend.
No. It is asked that no selling is done after Artists Alley is closed, if it is seen that someone has set up displays outside of the Artists Alley you will be asked to remove the displays.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our staff!
Arriving early to Newport News was Lady Pluma Davenport, a peacock of unmistakable fortune with her bouquet of bejeweled feathers. Stepping off her ship, she was draped in the finest silks, attended by a personal porter managing her tower of hatboxes.
Her Ladyship’s only concern regarding the upcoming Artist Market was the following:
“I never know what to buy,” she poutted, “Everything is so lovely… It’s terribly hard having to carry everything home afterwards.”
She assured this paper she intends to
“support nearly everyone,” though precisely how she intends to fit so many promised purchases into her luggage remains unclear.
Note: Our groups are moderated and intended for users 13+.
The convention itself remains all-ages.