r/ArtistAlleyConnect

hi, im looking to become a convention artist but the document with the list of allowed medias is being gatekept by an artist alley server. i want to see what fandoms im allowed to draw before i consider a career in this. does anybody have a list? thanks

Hi!

I’m preparing for my very first convention this July (a very big one — around 250,000 attendees 😭), and I’m struggling to figure out how much stock I should bring.

I create in an original universe (witchy / Japanese-inspired), and I’m planning to sell:

• Stickers
• Pins
• Acrylic bookmarks
• Hand fans

(I mainly make stained glass pieces, but I want to offer more affordable items as well.)

My main question is about quantities per item.

I’ve seen advice saying “bring at least 5 of each design”, but that feels way too low considering the size of the event. At the same time, I’m scared of overproducing since it’s my first con and I have no sales data yet.

So I’m trying to find a realistic balance:

• How many units per design would you recommend for a large convention?
• Do you prioritize variety or depth (more designs vs more stock per design)?
• Are there items you’d bring more of (stickers?) and others less of?

Any advice, numbers, or personal experiences would really help 🙏

This isn’t that serious of a post in the slightest, but I’ve always kind of flirted with the idea of one day reserving a table at an artist alley. Months ago, I had this dream that I attended a convention and not just artists alley but also all of the dealers hall only sold c-pap machines. Not just normal ones; no, no, but ones decked out in a certain fandom/ show/ character. Tons of miku c-pap machines, demon slayer, dragon ball, but also really niche fandoms scattered around, my friend had found a hetalia c-pap machine and said he was going to get it (neither of us need a c-pap machine). I’ve thought about this dream every now and then, and if I ever do get a table, I would love to jokingly sell a c-pap machine. Thing is, I don’t think I could sell a medical device as something someone could actively use. Perhaps, I could simply use it as a mascot, of sorts?

Hi!

I’m an artist who mainly creates stained glass pieces, but for my first convention (Japan Expo — yeah, big challenge for a first time 😭) I’d like to offer more affordable items that still fit my universe.

So I’m planning to order from Vograce, but I’ve never used them before and I’d really appreciate some advice 🙏

• How long does shipping usually take to Europe (France)?
• How early should I order before an event?
• Any advice on quantities for a first convention? (I have no idea how much stock I should prepare 😭)
• Do they handle cut lines themselves, or do I need to prepare files with bleed/margins? (I’m not very familiar with that part yet)
• Any general tips or things to avoid for a first order?

I’m a bit stressed about timing and quantities, so any feedback or experience would really help!

Thanks a lot 💜

I’m doing my first convention next month and my third ever time selling stuff at any market/con etc. This will be the first time it’s gonna be across multiple days (Saturdays and Sunday) and I have no idea how to secure my booth between both days. Should I take certain stuff down after the first day? What should I cover my entire booth with?? A bedsheet? I don’t have a spare table cloth.. it’s a lot I’m wondering about rn!!

I'm going to sell at my first convention in the Summer, so I'm trying to prepare. Thing is, I walk with a rollator (wheeled walker if you're not familiar), and I'm worried about being able to put my display together when so many reviews for cube sets say they took hours to assemble. Any other physically disabled vendors have experience and/or recommendations? Or any tips at all for vending at conventions when disabled?

hello! Ive been using vograce for a while now and recently ordered a large amount of stuff on 6th April but haven't received the proof yet :/ normally no matter what I get it after 3-4 days! it's been radio silent so far and I'm getting worried because I'll be at a con at the end of may and hopeful to have my things delivered before then!

I have emailed someone from Vograce that I've spoken to before to ask if I can just get the proof since it's been a bit of time and also gave them my con dates and also another order I made today!

is this normal for large orders?? I ordered mousepads and then just the usual charms and stickers!

I need some advice and reccomendations please! previously i had one of those craft storage cases that's like a little briefcase with smaller containers inside, and this worked amazing for my stickers for a long time. over time my stock has increased beyond this being a reasonable method, especially if i don't want to have to lug multiple of them around. i now have the ability to print stickers at home as well, and so with an every increasing stock (to cover more types of things and designs!), my stickers are becoming unmanageable.

at home for my etsy shop, i have little hardware drawers, and it's fine, but i also don't want to have to bring THOSE with me to shows, as they're bulky, and the stickers wouldn't be secure in transport.

what are your tools and methods when you have lots of stickers? please help lol! thank you!

Hello, fellow artists! I've tried to apply to Japan Weekend's artist alley but it asks for a ID artist number. There is a website connected to that number where I should register myself but I try to register it says not available. Since last year I'm trying but nothing. Did anyone already do it?

Friend of mine may apply to vend this year and is wondering if they are allowed a helper, or someone with badge access ahead of time, to cover their table when needed.