This show is being brought to you by Elizabeth Klein-Lebbink and Jerome Scott.

Contact them at artshow34@loscon.org

LosCon is the annual convention of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS) of Southern California.   The convention is sponsored by LASFS and the whole event is non-profit and run by volunteers.   We have day jobs and are doing this because we are suckers for FUN!   This year the artist guest of honor is Theresa Mather.

Attendance at this convention is normally 1100 to 1500 fans, several hundred of which normally spend a total of about $10,000 in the Art Show over 3 days.

You do not need to be a member of LosCon 34 to enter the Art Show, but you must be a member if you wish to attend any other convention activities.

All you need to do is send in the reservation form (see above) with a cheque.   We will send you an artists' number for use on the control and bid sheets. Pdf files for bid sheets and control sheets will be available before the show for download from the website.

STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SHOW

Art Show space is available in units of panels or half tables.   A panel is 3' wide by 4' high, and is made of pegboard.   Materials for hanging artwork will be provided by the convention.   Table space is approximately 3' long by 2.5' deep, half a standard hotel table.   Each unit of Art Show space is $15.00.   Requests for more than 4 units of space must be cleared with the Art Show Directors in advance.

Reproductions are allowed, but only one of any particular piece may be hung.   There is no formal print shop.

Works judged by the Art Show Staff to have pornographic and/or libelous content in regard to known persons and/or to well known characters will not be accepted.   In addition, any copyright issues with well known characters, fictional or not is the responsibility of the artist, not the convention.   The decisions of the art show dictators directors in all these matters are final.

All artwork must be able to withstand reasonable, careful handling by the Art Show Staff.   We want your work to go home with the buyer in perfect condition.   Please help us by not sending fragile artwork!   If you do send fragile work, then please observe the shipper packing guidelines, and use lots of bubble wrap.   Biodegradable packing peanuts are infinitely preferable to the plastic static-clingy type.

Two-dimensional works must be matted, mounted or framed to aid in hanging.   Stick-on plastic hangers on unmatted work are not acceptable.

Jewelry should be displayed in the artist's own display case, and the case placed on a table.   Enough table space must be purchased to hold the display case.   If you have a lockable case, please give one set of keys to the artshow directions, so that we can get to pieces for sales, auction, etc.

All artwork must be clearly labeled.   Please include the title of the piece, your name and address.

Artists are responsible for their own insurance.   Check your homeowner's policy; you may have appropriate coverage there.   We will take reasonable care of your artwork in the show, but the convention can not acquire the expensive extra insurance for the Art Show.

Once entered in the show, the conditions of sale (minimum bid, not-for-sale, etc.) may not be changed.

Pieces that receive 5 or more written bids will be sent to the voice auction on Sunday at Noon

There will be no photography or video recording of any kind in the Art Show unless cleared by the Art Show Directors in advance.   The artist or agent must be present and consent to any photography or recording.

The judgment of the Art Show Staff and Directors in all matters of the Art Show is final.

MONEY MATTERS

Art Show Fees are $15.00 per unit of Art Show.   A unit is either a panel or a half table.

All Art Show fees must be paid in advance.   Checks should be made payable to "Loscon 34" and drawn on an American bank.   International Money Orders, in US Dollars, are also acceptable.   If you have currency conversion problems, please contact us for more options.

A 10% commission will be collected on all sales.

Mail-in artists must include $15.00 to cover the extra work the art show staff must do to hang and re-pack and ship their art.   This money is not for return postage and shipping insurance.   Return postage must accompany the artwork (since you shipped it you will known the 'worst case' to ship it back the same way).   If you include a pre-paid UPS or Fedex form, that would be greatly appreciated.   Any excess money not used when the work is returned will be refunded to you with payment for pieces sold.

There will be absolutely no payments to artists at the convention.   Payments will be mailed as soon as possible, approximately 30 days after the convention.

MAIL-IN ARTISTS

If you have not already done so, please include a check for $15.00 to cover the mail-in service fee.   Also include a check (or prepaid UPS/Fedex form) for return shipping and insurance.   Any excess money not used for this purpose will be refunded to you.   On the other hand, if more money is needed to return your artwork, it will be deducted from sales.   Artwork of artists who have insufficient sales and do not send return postage money will be considered abandoned and will not be returned.

Please pack your artwork securely.   We want the piece to get to the show in perfect condition, to attract buyers and higher bids.   If the contents of the box shift when it is shaken, please add more packing material, such as crumpled newspapers, etc.   This will help prevent damage to the contents, especially to the corners!

Artwork being sent to the convention should use this address:

J. Scott, E. Klein-Lebbink
Loscon 34 Art Show
1010 E. Acacia Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245

Please time your shipment to arrive by 17 November 2007.   This will give us time to process your artwork before the convention.   Packages may be sent by US Mail, UPS/Fedex or another delivery service.

Artwork being returned will be shipped within a week after the convention.   Please let us know how you want it shipped back.   Unless we are told otherwise, the shipments will be insured for the total of the minimum bids of the artwork enclosed, up to $600.   Payment for artwork sold and a refund of excess shipping money will be made in a separate mailing.

 

Art Show Space Reservation Form (pdf, 17KB)

SETUP AND SCHEDULE

Saturday, 17 November 2007

Mail-in artwork must be received by this date to ensure proper processing.

Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), 22 November 2007

Morning:   Art Show physical setup; hang art
2 PM to 6 PM:   Artist check-in, hang art

Friday, 23 November 2007

10 AM to 6 PM:   Art Show open (late artist Check-in)
7 PM to 8 PM:   Late hour for Dealers and attending Artists to see the Show (informal reception - no food or drink)

Saturday, 24 November 2007

10 AM to 6 PM:   Art Show open
6 PM:   Bidding Closes

Sunday, 25 November 2007

9 AM to 1 PM:   Art Show open, buyer pick up
Noon:   Art Auction
1 PM to 3 PM:   Artists pick up remaining art and check-out
3 PM - 6 PM:   Breakdown
After 6 PM:   Remaining artwork not picked up by the artist is considered to be abandoned

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