Artist Alley 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is Artist Alley?

It is a dedicated area for artists selling their original artwork and handcrafted items. This is space typically for Artists or Studios that don’t want to be a part of our Exhibit Hall, or fall outside of their selling policies. 

What is a studio?

A Studio is the legal entity that is registered as a business entity. Please apply with the same name as your legal business so that we can ensure compliance with WA Department of Revenue auditing.

How many tables are available?

Artist Alley has continued to expand, so we have 250+ tables available for 2025.

Is table sharing allowed?

No, table sharing is not allowed. It is one artist/studio per table.

Application Questions

When will applications open for Artist Alley 2025?

Applications opened on 12/14/2024 at 12pm Pacific, and will close on 12/28/24 at 12pm Pacific. 

The application is asking for a credit card. When will I be charged?

We will not charge you until you are offered and accept a table in our Artist Alley!

I submitted an application, does that mean I am automatically in?

Submitting an application DOES NOT SECURE YOU A TABLE. Tables will be awarded once the application process is closed.

How long do I have to apply once applications are available?

Applications are open for 14 days from the day it is available to the public.

Is there a portfolio review or jury process involved in getting a table?

Sakura-Con welcomes artists of all levels. We review portfolios to make sure it falls within our policy for Artist Alley.

When will I know if I got into Artist Alley 2025?

We do our best to review all the applications in a timely manner. Please be patient with us as we receive many applications. You will receive an email on your application status as soon as possible.

Can I be waitlisted?

Yes, you can. On our application, there is a question where you can inform us that you would like to be waitlisted.

Is there an age requirement to participate in Artist Alley?

In previous years, we did allow minors to be table assistants. For 2025, we do not allow minors (under the age of 18) into our Artist Alley.

How do I know I secured a spot in Artist Alley?

If you are awarded a table, you will receive information about the contract and payment information when you are awarded a table, and you must return the contract, payment, and Washington State UBI in a timely manner to secure your table. Failure to respond by the deadline communicated to you in the notification email will result in the forfeit of your table.

What is a UBI? Do I need one?

UBI stands for Universal Business Identification number. It is the number used to submit sales tax to Washington State after the convention.

Since the state may change their requirements regarding retrieving a UBI, please review the WA DOR website to learn more.

Selling Questions

What can I sell in the Artist Alley?

You are selling your artwork which can be in the forms of prints, handcrafted items, clothing, etc.

Can I sell adult/NSFW content?

You are allowed to sell adult content artwork made by you and you need to sell more than just hentai/NSFW. However, certain parts of your artwork needs to be covered up. If it’s not covered during the show, an Artist Alley staff will come by and cover it up with a sticky note.

What can I NOT sell in the Artist Alley?

Weapons are not allowed.

You may not sell any items that violate copyright or trademarks. This includes official logos, alterations, or reproductions of official artwork, and bootlegs, as well as items that infringe on the work of independent artists.

Fan-art is allowed as long as it follows the above rules.

Other Questions

My question was not answered here, how can I contact you?

If your question was not answered here, please feel free to contact our team at artist.alley@sakuracon.org.