Darkover 2002

ART SHOW RULES

General Art Show Rules

  • All Art must have as its subject matter science fiction, fantasy, horror, or related genre.
  • All Art must be the original work of the Artist. No kits or commercial molds and patterns.
  • Art may only be entered by the Artist or their authorized Agent (see below).
  • All Art (non-3D) must be matted or framed to be hung.
  • All flat Art must be identified on the reverse with Artist name and Title.
  • Artist may enter one (1) of any limited edition, signed and numbered print. Prints MUST be signed on the body of the print.
  • Art sold in the Dealers Room by the Artist may not be sold in the Art Show.
  • Decisions of the Art Show Director are final.
  • Wearable/Useable Art Rules

    Art Show Definition: Any submission that could potentially be worn on a living body or used in a functional manner. This includes but is not limited to- jewelry; clothing; containers; toys; housewares; furniture or fixtures; dragon feeders; functioning spacecraft, or parts thereof.

  • Wearable/Useable Art will be displayed in a designated area of up-to 1/3 the available Art Show space.
  • Wearable/useable Art will have a limit of up-to fifteen (15) pieces or two (2) full panels per Artist, which ever comes first. These limits will apply only to the Wearable/Useable Art submissions.
  • For Artists working in both Traditional and Wearable/Useable Art forms-It will be the Artists choice whether to a) display their work separately in the two areas of the Art Show, or b) display all submissions in the Wearable/Useable Art Show Area.
  • Agent Rules

  • Artist Agents MUST have a signed, dated Letter of Agenting to enter and withdraw the Artist's Work.
  • Checks will be made payable to the Artist.
  • Auction/Sale Rules

  • There will be no After Show Sales or Quick Sales.
  • There will be no re-sale of Art. Limited Not-For-Sale Art can be displayed for audience viewing on a space available basis.
  • Art with two (2) or more written bids by closing Saturday will go to the Saturday Auction. (Time may be limited if a concert follows).
  • Art with two (2) or more written bids by Noon Sunday will go to the Sunday Auction.
  • Both Auctions will be voice bid.
  • Art with one (1) written bid by Noon Sunday will be sold to the bidder.
  • Art with no bids will go home with the Artist.