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The Vendor's Hall is Creator After Dark's premier marketplace area, dedicated to established businesses, professional retailers, and vendors selling a curated and commercially-produced selection of merchandise. The focus here is on licensed goods, imported figures, and high-quality, professional-grade fan inventory.
This is the right category for you if:
- You operate a registered, established business focused on retail or resale.
- Your inventory consists primarily of mass-produced, licensed, or officially imported goods, such as Japanese figures, manga, commercial video games, collectible cards, apparel lines, or licensed merchandise.
- You carry a diverse and professionally sourced inventory that is typically larger in volume than items found in the Artist Alley.
Note: Payment is not required upon submission. Your application will undergo a review process in which you will be notified of your approval status before payment is applied.
If you are a content creator, please consider applying as a guest as there will be considerations for full/partial table placement upon request.
Mandatory Policies in this Section: All vendors must be able to verify the ethical and legal sourcing of their commercial products. Drop-shipping is strictly prohibited. Any licensed or official goods sold must be genuine—the sale of counterfeit, bootleg, or illegally pirated goods is grounds for immediate removal.
The Artist Alley is the heart of Creators After Dark, reserved specifically for independent creators, designers, and artisans who sell their original work and fan-made creations. This space celebrates the unique, personal craft that defines fandom.
This is the right category for you if:
- You are the primary creator of the merchandise you intend to sell (e.g., illustrator, sculptor, jeweler, comic artist, textile artist).
- Your products are typically handmade, drawn, designed, or customized by you or your small, dedicated team.
- Your inventory consists primarily of original illustrations, prints, stickers, hand-bound books, resin crafts, small-batch enamel pins, or custom apparel featuring your own intellectual property (IP) or derivative fan designs.
Note: Payment is not required upon submission. Your application will undergo a review process in which you will be notified of your approval status before payment is applied.
If you are a content creator, please consider applying as a guest as there will be considerations for full/partial table placement upon request.
Mandatory Policies in this Section: All products must be 100% human-made. Absolutely no AI-generated artwork or products sourced via drop-shipping are permitted. Products are expected to reflect a high standard of quality, originality, and direct creative input. The original creator of the art must be present at your Artist Alley table and must match the provided name in your application.
Creators After Dark is seeking industry professionals and experienced community members to host and moderate panels within our 18+ programming track.
Do you have deep expertise in monetization, creator safety, business ethics, platform mechanics, or adult fandom niche skills? This is your chance to step into an engaging role, teach your peers, and shape the content that defines the weekend.
We look for unique, engaging, and professional presentations that empower the adult creator community. Successful applicants are compensated with a complimentary Creators After Dark 2026 Panelist badge.
Apply now to lead a panel or workshop!
Please note that submitting an application does NOT guarantee approval.
Are you an established, recognized creator with a substantial public following? Consider to be featured on our Guest roster for Creators After Dark 2026!
This is the application for industry talent and adult creators who wish to discuss a personalized appearance package with exclusive on-site amenities.
Benefits can include dedicated signing areas, private handlers/escorts, travel/accommodation coverage, appearance fees, and starring roles in main programming and meet-and-greet events. We are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and highly profitable appearance that respects your boundaries—including your social comfort level in fast-paced convention environments.
Creators After Dark welcomes journalists, photographers, content creators, and professional media outlets who are seeking to cover the atmosphere, unique programming, and special guests of our 18+ convention. We offer complimentary Press credentials to approved applicants who can demonstrate a genuine assignment or consistent, high-quality editorial coverage relevant to the pop culture, fandom, and adult entertainment space.
Creators After Dark is seeking dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic individuals to join our Volunteer Crew for our 2026 event at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel.
Unlike traditional conventions, Creators After Dark (CAD) is an exclusively 18+ event focused on elevated content, networking, and a high standard of conduct. Our Volunteers are integral to maintaining this professional atmosphere, ensuring smooth logistics, and providing discreet support for our Guests and Attendees. This is a unique opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes event experience and network with industry-leading creators in a low-friction environment.
Expectations & Commitment
We ask for serious commitments only. Due to the nature of our event, Volunteers must demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and the utmost discretion at all times.
- Age Requirement: All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the event date (April 2, 2026).
- Time Commitment: Volunteers commit to completing 15-20 hours of service between Thursday, April 2nd (setup) and Sunday, April 5th (teardown). Shifts are typically 4-5 hours long.
- Code of Conduct: You must read, understand, and agree to strictly adhere to the Creators After Dark Anti-Harassment and Code of Conduct Policy. Any violation will result in immediate badge revocation and dismissal.
- Key Roles: Volunteers assist in essential areas such as:
- Registration: Assist in badge sales, preregistration, and helping people navigate the convention
- Show Floor: Help out in exhibit hall and artist alley to ensure a smooth traffic flow of congoers and that the artists/vendors are safe
- Guest Relations: Ensuring panelists and guests have required accommodations and a pleasant experience
- Modesty/Badge Check: Ensure that no one enters the event space without their badge, and that no one leaves the convention venue in too minimal of an outfit
- Runners: Not sure how you can help, but you can follow instructions? Be a runner!
Creators After Dark welcomes applications from those who would like to be involved in cosplay events at Creators After Dark 2026. We host the Cosplay Pageant and Cosplay Masquerade (craftsmanship contest) and require the following commitments from our judges:
Event Schedule Commitments:
- Pageant Times (Friday): 15 minutes check-in prior to event start, and duration of the event (up to 2 hours).
- Masquerade Times (Saturday): Pre-judging (time TBD), 15 minutes check-in prior to event start, and duration of the event (up to 2 hours).
- Post-Competition (Sunday): Post-competition feedback panel where judges will have one-on-one discussion with competitors for feedback regarding their entry (1 hour).
Judge Experience Requirements:
The following requirements for each set of judges should be considered before applying:
- Pageant Judges: Performance/stage experience (e.g., cosplay skit performer, social media personality, theater alum). Familiarity with a wide range of characters and media.
- Masquerade Judges: Cosplay crafting with competition experience; Best in Masters or Best in Show awards at medium to large competitions preferred. Familiarity with a variety of crafting skills including sewing, foamsmithing, wig styling, and makeup.
Typical Judge Compensation Package
As a cosplay judge, you would receive compensation to be discussed further. Our typical compensation package includes the following:
- Weekend pass to Creators After Dark
- Lodging/hotel space
- Travel compensation
- Green Room access/meals
- Guest Table space in Vendor's Hall
If you are not selected to judge at this year's event, fear not! We will keep your application on hand.
Please contact us at cosplay@creatorsafterdark.com if you have any questions about or difficulties with this form.
Creators After Dark is seeking experienced DJs to anchor our exclusive 18+ after-hours programming on Friday and Saturday nights. We are looking for specialists in emo, goth, metal, and hip-hop/rap to create an electric, high-energy environment for our attendees.
Please note: All DJs must be 18 years of age or older and must adhere strictly to the CAD Code of Conduct.
The Creators After Dark 2026 Affiliate Program grants massive exposure and premium access to the creators who drive the most attendance. Every badge sold using your unique link is a point, but only the Top 3 will claim these limited rewards.
Your Final Rank is determined by the total gross number of badges sold using your unique Eventeny affiliate link.
IMPORTANT: Rankings are NOT displayed or calculated in real-time. More details at https://www.creatorsafterdark.com/affiliate/
The official sales period closes on March 26 at 11:59 PM CST. At that moment, the final count is locked, and only the Top 3 creators will be contacted to claim their prizes. This is a high-stakes countdown—make every click count!
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