• 2_enn

• Allistrationz

• AmandaSmurfee

• Annabel Shen

• Antheraea pernyi

• ariamisu x teletolo

• arisketchz

• Art by Little Miss Luna

• Azuringue

• Chibitasm

• Clara Harris

• Coatsinkleaf

• Cotton Duck Studio

• cocodrilli 

• Deimosatellite

• Diceapothecary

• Einveru Arts

• eueubird

• Evil Religion

• HEXA6ONS

• HollowRam

• HookedItUp.co

• Huilin the Penguin

• juk in the box

• Julia Likes Cats

• kadeboo 

• Kailee Rosen

• Kevin Fagaragan

• Kirseel

• Lae Art

• Leekville

• Leftaquery

• Lilia’s

• Lyssa_ohno

• L0cal.TV

• Mangonino

• MichWu Creations

• MK Draws

• moorina 

• MorphlverArt

• Mutuc Clay

• Nerddydoodles

• Not Kimono Studio

• oxcoxa 

• Partyu

• Penelopeloveprints

• Penguina’s Presents

• Pins By Arisamon

• Plastic Smith Cosplay

• Porc Bun

• poxei

• psychosnroses 

• Pyro Orchid

• radiostarkiller 

• Rideth_Mochi Illustration

• Rose Finn Apple

• Shadewing_

• Shidreamin

• Side Quest Shoppe

• Sominging 

• Spangela

• Squidblush

• Studio Koi

• Studio Kwoh

• supahhan 

• Suppapong Studio

• SweeToothGhost

• Tomatoda

• TrashieArt

• UChicomics

• Persimmon Printworks

• Xinyue Tang

• Yelhsa

Applying For a table

Thank you for your interest in applying for the UChi-Con Artist Alley! To apply for a table at the Artist Alley, all artists must complete the application form and submit samples of their work as directed below.

• UChi-Con's Artist Alley does not operate on a first-come first-serve basis. Your submission of this application does not guarantee a spot in the UChi-Con Artist Alley. We will contact artists via email to notify them of their application decision.

• This year, we are able to accept many more applications than previous years due our upgraded venue. Unfortunately, there will be an associated tabling fee of $25 to offset our increased operating costs. Please note that there is no application fee. Accepted artists will receive two free badges.

• Each application must contain a link to a viewable portfolio. Links to social media pages (Instagram, Twitter/X, Tumblr, etc.) will not be accepted as they require an account to view. A website or a Google Drive Folder link is preferred. 

  • Please ensure all Google Drive Folders are set to "Anyone with link can view". If we cannot access your portfolio, your application will not be considered.

  • Those applying as vendors must still submit a portfolio with images of what official merchandise they will be selling. 

  • If you are interested in sharing a table with another artist, please submit an application with both artists' contacts and portfolio information. Arrangements to share tables must be made in advance. Each application will receive one table.

• Original art and fanart are both allowed. If applying as a vendor, official merchandise is allowed upon signing of the vendor agreement form. AI-generated images are not accepted under any circumstances. 

• If you are able to, please also submit a photo of your table set-up.

• All art must be PG-13, which means NO NIPPLES AND NO GORE.

• Important Dates:

  • Applications open: November 10th, 2024

  • Application deadline: December 15th, 2024

  • Results: December 22nd, 2024

  • Day of convention: January 25th, 2025

Tables

• With our new venue, we are unable to offer free tables. The table fee will be $25 (current University of Chicago students will be exempt). This will include:

  • 1x 5’ x 2’ table

  • 2x chairs

  • 2x badges

• This year we are offering artists who want additional space the opportunity to buy an additional table — the price for two tables will be $60. These spots will be limited in an effort to preserve our goals of showcasing as many local artists as possible. These double tables are not on a first-come first-serve basis and will not affect our decision whether to accept you or not.

• Tables are assigned on convention day on a first-come, first-serve basis. Arrive early to get the best spot possible for your needs.

• Wi-Fi and outlets cannot be guaranteed. Wi-Fi on campus can be very unreliable and we advise artists to come prepared with data plans that can accommodate any internet needs they have day of. There will be very few accessible outlets in the Rubenstein Forum. Extension chords and power strips cannot be used as it creates a tripping and fire hazard for the convention. Please bear this in mind when preparing to come.

• Please bring your own change. We can direct you to the nearest bank if requested, but it is better to be prepared than to be late setting up.

• If you are considering selling UChi-Con branded merchandise, please contact us first.

• Be considerate of those around you.

Convention day

• Artist Alley check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Arrive as early as possible if you want a specific spot. The Rubenstein Forum only opens for us at 8:00 AM. Please do not show up before then, you will not be let in.

• Upon arrival, head to the Rubenstein Forum to check-in and pick up your badge from the UChi-Con artist alley table. This is where you will pay your table fee. Please check-in before selecting your table.

• You will then be welcome to select a table and set up for the day. The convention starts at 10 AM. We will ask artists to start take-down at 5:30 PM.

table displays

• UChi-Con is a PG-13 convention! That means that all displayed art pieces must hold to a PG-13 standard: no excessive gore, strongly sexual content, or otherwise explicit content. Please refer to the convention rules for details.

• If you wish to sell items that violate the PG-13 standard they must be hidden from plain view and produced only upon request.

• We reserve the right to ask you to take down or remove any pieces of art deemed inappropriate by UChi-Con staff. This includes “under the table” products that we find particularly objectionable and unsuitable for the convention (such as sexually explicit artwork involving minors or imagery that promotes hateful ideologies).

• Please do not obstruct the walkways with your displays. We reserve the right to ask you to move your displays if they are impeding traffic.

• Artists may not bring additional tables or furnishings of their own to add to their table.

vendor policy

• Vendors are welcome at UChi-Con! However, as priority goes to promoting local artists, opportunities are limited.

• If you wish to apply as a vendor, please submit the Artist Alley Form and indicate that you will be selling “Official Merchandise” in the designated question on the application. Vendors, like artists, will also be required to submit a portfolio containing images of what official merchandise they will be selling (see “Applying for a Table” above for more details).

• Our affiliation with the University of Chicago means that we will require vendors to submit further paperwork. If accepted into the Artist Alley, this paperwork will be provided. The Vendor Agreement must be signed and returned to the Artist Alley Head of Department before the day of the convention, or else the vendor will not be allowed to table at the convention.