DARKOVER GRAND COUNCIL MEETING XXIX
ART SHOW RULES

Artists, or their agents, MUST be members of the convention.

General Art Show Rules

All Art must have as its subject matter science fiction, fantasy, horror or related genre.
All Art must be the original work of the Artist. No kits, commercial molds or patterns.
Art may only be entered by the Artist or their authorized agent (see below).
All Art (Non 3-D) must be matted or framed to be hung.
All Art must be identified on the reverse with the Artist's name and Title.
Artist may enter one (1) of any limited edition, signed and numbered print. Prints MUST be signed on the body of the print.
Art sold in the dealers room by the Artist may not be sold in the Art Show.
Decisions of the Art Show Director are final.

Wearable/Useable Art Rules

Art Show Definition: Any submission that could potentially be worn on a living body or used in a functional manner. This includes but is not limited to: jewelry, clothing, containers, toys, housewares, furniture or fixtures, dragon feeders, functioning spacecraft, or parts thereof.

Wearable/Useable Art will be limited to no more than 1/3 the available Art Show Space.
Wearable/Useable Art will have a limit of up-to fifteen (15) pieces or two (2) full panels per Artist, whichever comes first. These limits will apply only to the Wearable/Useable Art Submissions.

Agent Rules

Artist Agents MUST have a current signed, dated Letter of Agenting to enter and withdraw the Artist's work.
Checks will be made payables to the Artist.

Auction/Sales Rules

There will be NO after show sales.
There will be NO re-sale of Art. Limited Not-For-Sale Art can be displayed for audience viewing on a space available basis.
Art with two (2) or more written bids by closing Sunday will go to the Sunday Auction.
Art receiving a single bid on Sunday (the golden rule) will go to the Sunday Auction
The Auction will be voice bid.
Art with one (1) written bid Saturday but no additional bids by Noon Sunday will be sold to the bidder.
Art with NO bids will go home with the Artist.

Darkover Mail-In Art Show Rules

Panel space for mail in art is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis. Membership to the convention is required (see below).

All Mail-In Art must meet all Art Show rules in addition to:

Mail-In art is limited to fifteen (15) pieces or two (2) panels whichever takes less space. Panels are 4' x 4'.

Art work is limited to flat work. No Useable/wearable or 3D Art will be accepted.

All shipping, handling and insurance costs are the artist's responsibility. A check for return shipping, insurance and convention membership must accompany the artwork.

Mail-in artists must contact the Art Show no later than October 15th, 2006. To register with the Art Show as a Mail-in Artist contact the Art Show Director at artshow@darkovercon.org.
Darkover is only liable for damage due to negligence in an amount not to exceed 90% of the minimum bid of the piece.
Checks for the sold art will be mailed separately within 2-4 weeks after the convention.
Unsold art will be shipped back within 2 weeks after the convention. The artist's packaging will be used to return unsold art. If all art is sold, the packaging will be thrown away unless otherwise instructed, in writing, by the artist.
Display of any piece is subject to the discretion of the Art Show Director. If all artwork submitted is rejected, the membership price will be refunded.
Mail-in artists will be notified no later than October 25th, 2006 if they have been accepted. (Space is limited) Accepted artists will be sent all necessary paperwork and shipping directions.

jaelle@darkovercon.org