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.
AI Art Statement
We require that all artwork submitted into the art show be created exclusively by the artist making the submission and not fabricated using artificial intelligence (AI) generators, compilers, or any system that utilizes images and work by other artists who have not provided express permission for the AI system to use their artwork and images.
If any artwork submitted for jury acceptance or displayed in the art show is recognized or identified to be an AI-generated product, the artwork will be declined, and if necessary the artist will be asked to remove the artwork from display. We recognize that determinations whether artwork is AI-generated may be subjective. Final determination whether to accept or display artwork is at the discretion of the art show managers.
Applications
Applications open December 1, 2024, and remain open until January 15, 2024. The link to the application form will be available on this page starting on December 1, 2024.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show is a juried show. Once the initial deadline for applications has passed, the jury team will review applications. We anticipate issuing acceptances in early 2025.
The application form will remain open after January 15, 2025. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list. 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!
