Welcome to the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show! The art show team looks forward to bringing together an amazing and unique show presenting the best in science-fiction, fantasy, and speculative-themed artwork of all types. Professional and fan artists will display and sell their work to thousands of convention members during the five-day Worldcon event. Below you will find various highlights from the art show policies. A link to the complete art show policies document can be found at the bottom of this page.
The initial application period closed on January 15, 2025. Acceptances and regrets have been sent to those who applied prior to January 15, 2025.
Applications received after January 15, 2025, are being juried on a rolling basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list or contacted if space becomes available. The application form will be closed once the art show and waiting list are full.
Display Types, Sizes, and Prices
Panel Display
Panels are pegboard with light-colored wood supports, with panels hanging 8″ (inches) from the floor.
- Single panel 4′ x 6′ for $40
The standard allocation is 1-2 panels per artist. More panels may be requested in the application form and may be granted if space allows.
Table Display
Tables will have tablecloths and skirts.
- 8′ x 30″ table space for $80
- 4′ x 30″ half-table space for $40
Print Shop
A print shop area is available for selling prints, books, coloring books, bookmarks, and other reproducible merchandise with art. Additional details about allowable product volume and type can be found in the complete art show policies (152 KB PDF).
Commission
A commission of 12% is charged on all art show sales.
Artist Attendance
Convention Membership
A membership to Worldcon is not required to be a part of the art show. However, we encourage accepted artists to obtain a membership to receive the full benefits of the convention, including access to the art show during the convention.
Artists or an artist’s agent must be present to check their art in and out of the show and hang or set up their art.
Storage is available for art shipped prior to the convention. Artists and artist’s agents will be able to take possession of the art at the convention. The shipping address, applicable dates, and other details will be provided upon acceptance into the show.
Mail-In Only Artists
We are able to support mail-in only artists on a limited basis. If an artist is unable to be present for check in, set up, and check out, or is unable to obtain an agent to do the same, please indicate this in the application. Spots for this service will be limited.
Art Show Policies
The complete art show policy document (152 KB PDF) can be found here.
Please contact artshow@seattlein2025.org with any questions. We’re here to help!
