NEXCON 2026

Applications are now open for the NEXCON 2026 Artist Alley, taking place November 14–15, 2026, at the Cleveland County Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Set up day being the 13th  of november.

We are seeking anime and manga artists, comic creators, illustrators, printmakers, crafters, and creators of original prints, stickers, pins, charms, comics, apparel, accessories, and other fan-focused artwork. NEXCON is planning for approximately 1,000–1,500 attendees across the weekend and will feature live gaming tournaments, cosplay, panels, indie games, creators, vendors, and community programming.

Artist Alley is intended primarily for creators selling work they personally created. Businesses selling mainly mass-produced or resale merchandise should apply through the separate NEXCON Commercial Vendor Application.

This is a curated application. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or placement. Applicants must provide clear examples of their products or artwork. Counterfeit merchandise, stolen or traced artwork, and unauthorized reproductions are prohibited.

Applicants will not be charged a table fee unless their application is approved. Additional setup instructions, table details, payment information, and event policies will be provided to accepted artists.

NEXCON 2026 is accepting applications for four highly curated 10×10 specialty vendor booths. This showcase is intended for independent creators, builders and businesses offering gaming-focused products such as:

• Custom gaming controllers and controller shells
• Fight sticks and leverless controllers
• Arcade buttons, parts and accessories
• Controller stands and custom console accessories
• Gaming peripherals and tournament equipment
• Edge-lit acrylic or plexiglass artwork
• Layered acrylic displays and LED acrylic signs
• Original gaming, anime and pop-culture display pieces

NEXCON takes place November 14–15, 2026, at the Cleveland County Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Vendor setup will take place Friday, November 13. Projected weekend attendance is approximately 1,000–1,500 people.

Only four spaces are available. Applications will be reviewed based on event fit, product quality, originality, display presentation and product-category variety. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

There is no charge to apply. Approved vendors will receive a $300 booth-deposit invoice. Non-food vendors keep 100% of their merchandise sales and are not subject to the venue’s food-vendor percentage.

The $300 deposit may be refunded after NEXCON if the vendor brings at least 10 verified attendees who purchase $50 early-bird weekend passes through the vendor’s assigned tracking link or code and check in at the convention.

This application is not intended for food vendors, general resale-only merchandise or standard Artist Alley tables.