MOBICON Artist Rules

1. All art should be of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Media and Anime/Manga theme. Single copies of signed limited-edition prints are allowed for bid sale as long as those same prints are not available elsewhere at the convention.
2. MOBICON will collect a 15% commission on all Art Show gross sales.
3. Per city, county and state regulations, 1% city sales tax, 4% county sales tax and 4% state sales tax will be added to the gross sale price of all purchases to be paid by the buyer. By registering for the MOBICON Art Show, you agree to allow MOBICON, Inc. and its agents to collect and remit all applicable sales taxes.
4. Originals may be displayed Not For Sale (NFS).
5. Resale of art through the MOBICON Art Show is prohibited. All work must be the property of the exhibiting artist. Agents must provide proof of permission to sell work on behalf of the artist(s) they represent.
6. MOBICON reserves the right to refuse exhibition of any work for any reason. Works that are judged to be libelous will not be permitted in the show. Adult oriented materials depicting graphic violence or sexual situations will be placed in the mature section of our show. MOBICON and the Art Show staff reserve the right to determine if an art piece is “mature art” or not. Should you disagree with the Director you may appeal to the President. If you disagree with the President, you may appeal to the Governing Committee. The item in question must remain in the mature section during the appeal process. No artwork from commercial patterns, kits or molds is permitted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MOBICON Art Show staff.
7. All two-dimensional artwork must be matted, plastic-wrapped, mounted, and/or framed. When hanging, please allow enough room for bid sheets. Work will be hung from pegs. If suitable mounting devices are not included, art will be hung using bulldog clips. MOBICON assumes no responsibility to art damaged by clips if suitable mounting is not provided by the artist/agent. Work that is not suitably mounted and protected will not be hung in the show.
8. Small three-dimensional pieces (i.e. jewelry) must be in a lockable, closed display case with keys provided for the art show staff to complete sales. Any such work received without these precautions will not be displayed.
9. All artwork must be clearly labeled. A bid sheet must be completed for all pieces. Pieces displayed Not For Sale (NFS) or for charity should be designated as such both on the bid sheet and on the control sheet. Please type or print legibly on all art show paperwork.
10. Once entered in the show, no piece may be withdrawn before 12:00 p.m. Sunday, nor may the conditions of sale (Minimum Bid amount, NFS status, Quick Sale amount, etc.) be changed without the written approval of the Art Show Director.
11. Artist Registration forms and payment must be received by March 1^st. Please allow seven business days for checks to clear. All funds must be in U. S. Dollars. Spaces are reserved on a first-come-first served basis. Once all space is assigned, artists will be placed on a waiting list for space.
12. Mail-in art must be received by May 1^st. If work is not received by this date, the reserved space will be offered to artists on the waiting list in order of registrations received. Refunds will be provided only in extenuating circumstances (family emergency, natural disaster, etc.). Artists who consistently fail to send their work by this deadline may be refused entry into future shows.
13. Walk-in art will be accepted Friday, beginning at 9:00 am. A receipt will be issued for all walk-in art accepted. Artwork may not be reclaimed without this receipt and photo identification. If you cannot reclaim your art, please make prior arrangements with the Art Show Director.
14. Photography will not be allowed within the art show without the written permission of the Art Show Director. Please do not give anyone permission to take photos of your pieces in the art show. Press photographers may be allowed to take wide-angle shots of the room, or photograph a particular artist's panels but only with permission from the Art Show Director and the artist.
15. Minimum Bid is the least amount you will accept for the sale of your art. The Quick Sale price (if you elect to have one) should be a higher price that will enable the piece to be sold without going to auction.
16. All pieces that receive 2 or more bids will go to Auction.
17. All pieces not sold in the Auction will be made available for Minimum Bid price after the Auction. If you do not wish to offer your work for this sale, please be sure to make the appropriate selection on your registration form. If there is no indication of your preference on the registration form, your work will be made available for Minimum Bid sale after Auction.
18. Participation in Artist’s Alley is limited to amateur artists. The Art Show staff reserves the right to determine the professional or amateur status of an artist. Professional artists may purchase space in the Merchant Room.
19. No copyrighted materials (i.e. fan art) may be sold in Artist’s Alley. All art and products offered in Artist’s Alley must be the original creations of the exhibiting artist. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in removal from the premises.
20. No wet media (i.e. paints) may be used in Artist’s Alley.
21. Artist’s Alley membership includes only a weekend membership badge and ½ of a 6-foot table. A second weekend membership badge may be purchased at 50% of the at-door price ($20). Artist’s Alley membership does NOT include space in the Art Show. Space in the Art Show must be purchased separately.

Print Shop

1. There is no additional fee for displaying items in the Print Shop.
2. MOBICON will collect a 15% commission on all Print Shop gross sales.
3. Per city, county and state regulations, 1% city sales tax, 4% county sales tax and 4% state sales tax will be added to the gross sale price of all purchases to be paid by the buyer. By registering for the MOBICON Art Show Print Shop, you agree to allow MOBICON Inc. and its agents to collect and remit all applicable sales taxes.
4. Please limit Print Shop items to five per work and no more than 20 works. We apologize for these limitations, but our space is limited.
5. All Print Shop items must be securely wrapped in plastic (clear envelopes or shrink-wrap).
6. No three-dimensional work will be accepted for Print Shop sales.

General Information

1. All pieces are sold without any reproduction rights.
2. A Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) must be provided to the Art Show for receipt of payment. MOBICON will deduct postage from those artists who fail to provide a SASE.
3. Mail-in artists must include a return shipping label and postage for the return shipping of their work. A $2.00 handling fee will be charged to those artists who fail to provide a mailing label. MOBICON will deduct postage from sales payment if postage is not provided. If sales are not sufficient to cover return shipment, MOBICON will maintain possession of the art until return shipment funds are received.
4. Packing materials will be reused for return shipment of art. If the packing materials are damaged to the point that the Art Show Director feels it would be unsafe to ship the art in that container, the artist/agent will be contacted to make arrangements for repackaging the work. Please be sure to indicate your preference for the return of packing materials on the registration form. If there is no indication of your preference, packing materials will be returned.
5. The only acceptable packing materials are bubble wrap, paper, cardboard and sponge foam inserts. Styrofoam packing “peanuts/popcorn” are prohibited. Any art received with Styrofoam packing “peanuts/popcorn” will be repackaged at the artist’s expense for return shipping.
6. You do not have to purchase a membership to MOBICON to exhibit in the Art Show. If you wish to attend the convention, you must purchase a membership.
7. Walk-in art must be picked up between 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.
8. The Art Show is locked every night and a representative from the Art Show is in the room at all times while the Art Show is open.

Fees

1. Panels (4’ x 4’ pegboard) are available for $15.00 each with a maximum of 2 panels per artist.

2. Bays (3 panels arranged in a U formation) are available for $40.00 each with a maximum of 1 bay per artist.

3. Full tables (2’ x 5’) are available for $10.00 each with a maximum of 2 tables per artist.

4. Half tables (2’ x 2’) are available for $6.00 each.

5. A combination display of one panel and one table may be purchased for $20.00 with a limit of 2 per artist.

6. A $5.00 handling fee will be charged to mail-in artists.

7. An additional $5.00 will be charged if the MOBICON Art Show staff has to complete any paperwork (Control Sheet, Bid Sheets, etc.) and/or attach Bid Sheets to all art received.

8. Artist’s Alley spaces (1/2 of a 6-foot table) are available for $75.00 each with a maximum of 2 spaces per artist.

Registration forms, payments and inquiries should be mailed to:	Inquiries via e-mail should be sent to:	Art should be shipped to:
MOBICON Inc. Attn: Art Show P.O. Box 161632 Alabama 36616 –2632	Courtney: artist@sojournstudio.com Wayne: wayne417@aol.com Liz: mewsickle@aol.com	MOBICON Art Show C/O Wayne Hergenroder 4267 Aldebaran Way Mobile, AL 36693

We strive to make the MOBICON Art Show a fun and profitable experience for all participants. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Your unsold art will be packaged for shipment at the end of the convention and mailed within two weeks. Checks will be mailed within one month after the close of the convention and barring any unforeseen delays. We do our best to keep our artists updated from receipt of registration to final shipments. We prefer to return unsold art via United Parcel Service Insured Ground service for speed and safety. If you do not mark a preference for return shipment on the MOBICON Art Show Registration form, your unsold art will be returned through UPS Insured Ground service.