DISPLAY, SHOWCASE, SELL YOUR FURRY ART

This page contains an FAQ version of the full rule set, to give you a comprehensive overview of the most important points with links to the appropriate paragraphs of the full document; naturally this overview is abbreviated. In case of doubt or conflicting interpretations, the full document takes precedence:

By participating in the Art Show, you agree to the full rules!


WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The Art Show is open for everyone who would like to show his or her art. No, you don't need to be invited. You will need to register though.
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WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Well, and that's the good news: It's free. Eurofurence offers the Art Show as a complimentary service to artists. We do not charge a fee for panels, and we do not charge a percentage of the sales.
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HOW BIG ARE THE PANELS? HOW MANY CAN I GET?

Each full panel has a size of 2m x 1m. You can get half a panel (1m x 1m) or a quarter panel (0.5m x 1m) if you don't need a full one. You can express a request for up to four panels (in steps of quarter panels) with your registration. The art show reserves the right to limit your panel assignment. Please do not register panels at random but give us a realistic estimate of what you need, and return unneeded panels as soon as possible.
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CAN I EXHIBIT 3D ART? CAN I GET A TABLE?

Sure. You can order a table instead of or in addition to a panel. We do need to know beforehand, though, so make sure that request is included in your registration. Please note that you are responsible for the protection of the artwork yourself. If your art breaks easily, bring a showcase or a cover to discourage patrons who "look with their fingers".
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WHAT IS ALLOWED TO DISPLAY?

The Art Show displays furry art in the widest sense of the word. Adult art is allowed. However, due to German law, the following topics are not allowed and will be rejected: Nazi symbols, rape, child abuse, "youth porn", bestiality, or excessive violence. Depictions of "messy" fetishes likely to disgust a majority of viewers are strongly discouraged. Please refer to the full document for a thorough discussion on these topics, technical requirements, and other issues.
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CAN I DO PHOTOS? GLASS ETCHINGS? PLASTER CASTS?

Yes, the medium of your art is up to you. You just need to ensure that you display it in a proper way (framed or matted) and that the technical quality of your art reproduction is good.
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CAN I SELL PRINTS?

The Art Show prefers original works, or at least limited prints. If you want to sell unlimited prints, you will need to get a place in the Dealers' Den instead (needs to be booked separately; the Art Show does not handle Dealers' Den requests).
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CAN I SELL ORIGINAL ART?

Selling the art that is on display is one of the pillars of the Art Show.
We offer sales opportunities and an auction.
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HOW DO I REGISTER? CAN I SEND AN AGENT? CAN I MAIL ART?

If you're at EF, fine — bring your art. If you are not at EF, also fine — find someone who attends to bring in your art. You cannot mail-in art due to past difficulties with customs and the danger of artwork getting lost or damaged in shipping; we're sorry.

But first: Register to reserve a panel. Click here to send a mail to the organizers.
Include the following information:

  • Your full name and snailmail address (and that of your agent, if you have one)
  • Your registration/badge number (or that of your agent) if available
  • Contact information: Email address and/or phone number
  • The maximum age rating of your work (nice, nude, naughty, XXX; see here), and the number of panels/tables you would like to have (see here)
  • If you have an online gallery, a link please. One of us is a curious cat.

You will receive:

  • A password and user name for your art show account
  • The number of panels you have been assigned
  • The URL for the online Art Show application.

Through your password and user name you can later enter artwork for the show online, and print bidsheets for finished art.
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If you need more information, or would like to issue a special request, you are welcome to write a mail to the Art Show managers under the same address.


IS THERE A DEADLINE?

There is no explicit deadline for registration, but once the panels are all booked, you will end up on the waiting list (waiting for an artist to return an unused panel), and you may not get a free panel any more for this year's show, so please register as soon as possible.
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WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THE FORMS / BIDSHEETS?

There are no physical forms. Artists' registration for the show is done through mail; artwork registration and bidsheet printing are performed through a specialized web application, for which you will get a link with your registration.


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WHO ARE THE ART SHOW DIRECTORS?

Responsible for all aspects of the Art Show — artist relations, signup, technics, hanging and setup — are Cairyn and Blue_Panther. If you have any questions, just send them a mail to this address. Include "EF 16 Art Show" in the topic to avoid any problems with spam filters.


ARE THERE ANY MORE RULES?

This is just the short version of the Art Show rules. By participating in the Art Show, you agree to all rules and regulations stated in the full document. Click the "Read more" links for the appropriate detail information. Decisions made by the Art Show managers are final; no discussion. Please play fair and nice, and a lot of fun will be had by all.