Dear Artist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society will be holding its annual conference, Philcon 2023<\/strong>, on November 17-19, 2023 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel (formerly the Crowne Plaza), Cherry Hill, NJ (across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia). Philcon is a \u201cregional\u201d SF\/F convention with an attendance of approximately 800 people. Philcon\u2019s art show is one of the larger East Coast SF\/F convention art shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We invite you to participate in our art show. Original artwork of a science fiction, fantasy, horror, and\/or fannish nature may be entered for display and\/or sale. <\/strong>Both flat and 3D artwork can be accommodated. Flat art is displayed on pegboard panels supported by a framework of pipes arranged in U-shaped bays 6′ deep and 6′ across. One full panel is 4′ high and 6′ wide; one half panel is 4\u2019 x 3\u2019. Tables for 3D art are 2.5\u2019 deep and 6\u2019 long. One copy of any print may also be entered in the Art Show; additional copies may be sold via our Print Shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a display space fee<\/strong> of $25 for a full panel or table. Each artist may reserve a maximum of three full panels (one full bay) and\/or two tables. There is no sales commission<\/strong>. Quick Sale<\/strong> pricing is available to our buyers if you so choose on the bid sheet. Three written bids will be required for entry in the voice auction on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Print Shop<\/strong> is for multiple<\/strong> copies of photoprints<\/strong> (non-original art). It has a separate display area within the art show. All copies of a print image are hung together on large\/extended pegboard hangers. This allows buyers to select and then immediately purchase Print Shop items throughout the convention. You must purchase Print Shop display panel space; <\/strong>there is no per print fee. <\/strong>Copies of an image that are of a different size, or matted versus mounted, should be considered separate images. We will accept 3D items if they can be hung in self-packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Philcon wishes to encourage students majoring in an art-focused program<\/strong> at recognized degree-granting institutions such as Moore, Tyler, etc. We feel Philcon and its art show provide a safe environment for students to test their self-marketing skills and gain business experience. It also provides an opportunity for students to meet and network with SF\/F collectors and professional artists who enjoy mentoring new artists, especially during the art show reception on Friday evening. Philcon\u2019s art-related programming includes panels\/seminars on the business of art, technique demonstrations and workshops, docent tours of the art show, and portfolio reviews. The art show will reduce its display space fee to $15 for eligible art students.<\/strong> Also, Philcon offers a reduced convention membership rate for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n