Anime Expo Artist Alley Table Cost
Items for sale: 11x17 posters (fanart and original), coloring book, zines (fanart and original), comics, pins (original), resin coasters and jewelry (including primogems), leather keychains (by my sister)
Pros: Visiting friends in California, back in the bay area! Large, well-known property (crunchyroll) that spares little expense and makes an outright huge show, convention artist alley staff were very friendly and checked in with us regularly, smoothly run.
Cons: California so everything is expensive, tables were crammed together, audience seemed to be guys more interested in ahoge/hentai/waifu bs, allows proxy selling (including the person next to me who was selling stuff by someone else already in the alley) and no policing of work (they say they encourage original art, but someone near me had essentially traced logos on shirts they were selling), requires event insurance (only event I’ve ever done that does)
Concerns Raised Over Artist Alley Conditions At Anime Expo 2016
Upon entering the venue we were accosted by many helpful staff directing us exactly where we needed to go (hooray!). Vaccine card checks and masks were mandatory. As soon as we checked in the artist alley liaisons introduced themselves to us and let us know they were happy to help with anything we may need.
My friend and I set up on the thursday before the show, giving us time to go have fun in San Jose afterwards (oh how I missed California, even if it did catch fire while I was there).
I have done crunchyroll expo before on its first year (2017?) when it was in the Santa Clara convention center. I find that California shows tend to not be impressed with my work (they largely like the work of people like sakimi-chan and other digital artists). Unfortunately, the attendees were more impressed by the proxy seller to my one side and the seller on my other side who sold ahoge face masks and traced shirts.
Ready For Anime Expo! (2230)
The tables were 8’ each, which was nice, but they were also smooshed directly up to each other, making each row very packed. With many artists creating booths that wall off their sides it made each table feel very claustrophobic, and assaulted attendees with just a constant sensory stream. By the time they reached my table in the second to last row I could see their eyes glazed over - your work had to be incredibly different to entice them.
Additionally, the “guests” were these hololive AI v-tubers, which I had no merch of, and seem to attract the “stereotypical otaku guy, ” who is not my audience in any way.
Crunchyroll also requires all artists to have their own event insurance (with coverage up to $2m) - they are the only show that requires this, which just adds an extra cost to an already expensive show.
I May Have Gone A Little Overboard
I did make a commissioner cry (from happiness) when I handed her the commission I drew for her, which is always extra special.
Recommend/will attend again? It is such a big name show, but I can’t justify flying out for so little return. Had I still been local to San Jose it would have been much more affordable.
These reviews take a lot of time and effort, but I think they are something the artist alley community needs! If you would like to support me so I can keep doing these, please consider donating or buying from my shops!The one word that I hear the most when I ask people about their first anime or comic convention experience is: Overwhelming. From walls of adorable plushies to seeing a cosplay group of Sailor Scouts, there's a lot to look at at these anime conventions. As vendors, it becomes a whole different experience than being an attendee, but those overwhelming feelings are still the same for first timers in the Artist Alley.After our first convention at Anime California in 2014, we began to test out new products, adjust prices and experiment with different set ups at other cons. These tips are what we have discovered to have worked for us so far.Take these tips as guidelines to help you get started and then branch off to experiment with what works best for you! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below!
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Many cons also offer upgraded options for an additional charge such as a corner or endcap premium. Although not necessary for first time Artists, this is a great option to consider in the future when you feel ready to pay a bit more for a better location in the convention hall. We always try to get a corner table if the option is available as opposed to an inline table because it gives you a bit more space and you generally have more foot traffic. Some cons don't give you a choice but you will tend to have the option to enter your preference in terms of location. If a convention's application doesn't ask for your preference, don't be afraid to send a friendly email letting them know your preferred location prior to placement, it’s worth a try!
The artist alley table package provides you with a great base to build off with for your artist alley set up, but you'll definitely need a bit more items before you're ready to sell. Below are a few of our essential supplies of what to bring to your first artist alley!
Since art prints are easily bendable, its important to keep them safe in a bin thats sturdy, liquid proof and easy to carry. Invest in a nice sturdy plastic bin that can easily be transported to and from your car to the venue.
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We enjoy bins that are also stack-able. This is helpful for keeping your workspace organized especially behind a small booth. These weather-tight storage boxes are great for art prints that are 9x12” or smaller. The hanging document dividers are perfect for organizing different print designs. We opt for the weather tight pro option because we do a handful of outdoor art walk events, so durability was a must for us. If you don’t plan on doing too many outdoor events the standard containers will work just fine!
You will be in a very casual environment with a lot of people walking in and around your table making it more difficult to focus on suspicious activity. Having a fanny pack is extremely convenient, because it will be on you 100% of the time. I absolutely LOVE fanny packs, especially when traveling and at conventions. All your essentials are easily accessible and won’t leave your sight. Find a fanny pack with multiple pockets so you can keep your change and other items a bit more organized.
Another option is a cash box. Although bulky to have around, its very useful if your dealing with coins and want something more organized. This cash box has a security cable that you can attach to the table, for added safety. Just be sure to NEVER leave your cash box unattended. After each day, take it back home with you or take all the valuable contents out before you leave.
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This is an absolute MUST HAVE item for conventions.If you don't accept card, you are essentially giving up half of your potential sales, especially after the pandemic, more customers prefer using tap. Although there are transaction fees for every purchase, we found that the fees are minimal compared to the amount of customers you gain.
We use the Square readers because they’re easy to operate and provide you with great analytical data for tracking sales. They also have an offline mode feature which is handy for when there's no signal in the convention hall. We carry both the contactless chip and magstripe readers for added convenience.
If you opt for the older Square Reader swiper with the headset jack, be sure to get the headphone jack adapter, for those with the latest Iphone’s!
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There are plenty of card reader options to choose from so do your research and pick one that works best for you!
Most conventions run for 3 days over the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The convention hall will usually stay open for about 8 hours. Many tables don’t provide electricity, so if you have a phone with a weak battery, you’ll probably need to charge up some time in the day. Portable battery packs are lifesavers. The prices range from about $15 for a simple single outlet battery to upwards of $50 for multiple USB ports plus other bells and whistles. When searching for battery packs, usually the higher the mAh (charging power), the higher the price and size of the battery. I like the ones that have multiple USB ports, so you can charge multiple devices at the same time. Also find one that is at least 10000 mAh or higher, as these can fully charge the average smartphone at least 2-3 times. If you want to charge larger devices such as an Ipad, I’d definitely suggest buying a charger with at least 20000mAh. Choose one that fits your needs of charging time and functionality. Remember to charge your portable charger the night before the convention!
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