- contact: artshow@wiscon.net
Art is an important aspect of SFF, and an exciting Art Show is an important part of our convention!
The WisCon Art Show features work from artists in the WisCon community, particularly artists of marginalized genders and local/Midwestern artists, often exploring themes related to WisCon’s principles (SFF, feminism, social justice). In past years, the Art Show has included painting, drawing, illustration, photography, comics, printmaking, jewelry and other wearable art, sculpture, a video art display, and more.
At in-person WisCons, the Art Show operates like a gallery or store (fixed prices, no bidding). There’s no fee to participate in the show, but there is a commission on sales. Artists are welcome to sell both originals and reproductions of their work, or show work that is not for sale. If you’re unable to attend in person, we accept mail-in art.
Applying to the Art Show
When applications open in January, an application form will be linked on this page and announced in WisCon’s newsletter and social media (subscribe to our newsletter here to receive announcements).
Click here for all the details on how to participate as an in-person artist.
Volunteering in the Art Show
It takes over 100 at-con volunteer hours to keep the Art Show open and sell the art, so if you have work in the show (or not), please, please volunteer! If you volunteer during the con, you get to see the art, sit in a generally quiet space, and help people buy art. Or, if you’re local or arriving early, we always need more help setting up the room and panels on Thursday afternoon/evening.
At-con volunteer shift signups will be announced in May before the con starts. Email us at artshow@wiscon.net with questions.