Application

Artists/Crafters Applications - Summer 2024

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Deadline: Apr 30, 2024 12:00 pm (GMT+01:00) Dublin
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Date: Aug 24, 2024 11:00 am - Aug 25, 2024 5:00 pm (IST)
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Dublin 1, Dublin
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Free

About the event

Dublin Comic Con returns August 24th/25th Are you an exhibitor? Be sure to sign up to our mailing list via exhibitors to be kept up to date with the latest stall information. Please note if you are not signed up via the above mailing list we cannot contact you with updates regarding future shows
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About the application

Applications are open but not being reviewed/accepted or available for purchase until end of April. Reviews will be begin after applications close.
 
This application is for artists who operate in traditional arts (prints, comics, hand made clay etc), aswell as small press, crafters, young artists etc. Please ensure you select the correct category when filling in your application. The amount of tables available will be split between the different categories in the interest of fairness
 
How does it work?
1. Fill out the required information. Add your extras if you wish or fill out the question for Custom Stall information.
2. Await a response to say your application has been accepted, rejected or waitlisted.
3. If accepted, you issued an invoice via Eventeny and once paid will be assigned a table at random. Those who need specific placement beside for assistance/disability issues, please let us know once approved so that we can accommodate you.
4. Once the invoice is issued, you have 1 week to pay before it is offered to the next in line.
 
Applications are reviewed by a panel of judges who are overseen by Declan Shalvey. The judges are anonymous and decisions are made by majority vote.
Applicants are judged on a multitude of criteria from quality of work and suitability of themes to the show to their professionalism and public engagement to name a few.
 
Important
  • No Saturday set up is available. Check in and wristband collection must be done on Friday
  • Payments are to be made via Stripe/Eventeny
  • Please check the FAQs and T&Cs to make sure you are fully aware of conditions
  • Once approved, you have 2 weeks to make payment
  • Please ensure you read the documents available for download (Exhibitor Set Up info)
  • Please ensure you comply with Revenue VAT regulations.
  • Links to purchase additional wristbands are sent out closer to the show
  • If you require a set up band/breakdown band for helpers on Fri or Sun (does not allow weekend access) let staff know on check in 
Deliveries to venue
If you wish to have your goods delivered to the venue prior to the event then please use the Delivery template documents attached to the application form. All pallets must be labeled with your information and you must email exhibitors@dublincomiccon.com to inform us if you are sending over any pallets. Please DO NOT put any comic con phone numbers, names or information on pallets as we will not accept them.
 
Set Up Times
Set up is from Friday at 1pm until 10pm.
Breakdown is from 5pm Sunday until 10pm. No rubbish to be left behind
As stated many times, no Saturday set up available so please ensure you plan accordingly.
 
Trading Times
Saturday 9.30am - 6pm
Sunday 9.30am - 5pm

Questions?
Please email exhibitors@dublincomiccon.com
 
Important Information
Please note, if you are trading/selling at the show in any capacity then the below applies to you, regardless of what you may think. This is the law and is outside of our control
 
Irish VAT
Please note that under current Irish VAT legislation if you are a trader or an Artist whose main area of business is outside of Ireland (in this instance Ireland refers to the 26 counties only) and you will be selling goods or services to people at our shows then you are required to register for and account for Irish VAT.
You should discuss the above with your own tax advisor/accountant.
Comic Con Ireland will accept no responsibility or liability if you fail to comply with Irish Tax regulations. We are obliged if requested to share trader details with Irish Revenue so that they may contact traders in relation to documentation
Further information can be found on the following link -
https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/foreign-suppliers-doing-business-in-ireland/index.aspx

Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to refuse and refund your stall or table if we feel your business does not suit the nature of our event. This includes the overall nature of your business, sharing of inappropriate content, the type of work you do (ie if you only produce provocative/adult orientated content etc as we are a family orientated show)
 
Table sharing is not permitted. Giving your table to a friend if you can't attend is not permitted.
 
Please note that religious, political, adult-orientated organizations etc are prohibited from trading at the show.
 
For our full FAQ please go to https://www.dublincomiccon.com/faq and please ensure you read our PDF outlining any further restrictions, policies, T&C's aswell as guidelines with regards to the sale of goods and legal requirements. Accusations of stolen artwork, tracing etc are taken seriously and can result you being removed from the show or your stall cancelled prior to the show.
Important Information
We reserve the right to change the layout of the floorplan at any stage and move your selected location to one of the same size. Your selected space is not guaranteed to remain the same. Should a significant change occur which would push your stall into a lower pricing tier you will be refunded the difference. By purchasing a stall or table you are agreeing to Comic Con Ireland's terms and conditions.We reserve the right to cancel your stall prior to the show. All purchases have a 25% non refundable fee (even if paid in full).
0 - 30 days before the show - No refunds available
31 - 60 days before the show - 50% refund
61 days or more before the show - 75% refund
 
You must be compliant with Irish Revenue, further details will be sent out closer to the show Floorplans subject to change, should floorplan change we will try to ensure you keep your purchased stall type. Should we not be able to accommodate you we will offer you a partial refund for a new location or a full refund if you do not like your location.
If you miss the deadline for passes, tables etc you will not be able to avail of those extras.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Type of application
  • Important Information - Please read
  • Information - What is included in each stall?
  • What type of goods are you selling at the show?
  • Links to previous work and portfolios (such as websites, Deviant Art, Facebook etc)
  • Links to public social media profiles relating to your business
  • VAT/PPS or Equivalent Social Security Number
  • Have you traded at DCC before? If so, please list out which shows
  • Extra Passes
  • File Upload (not required)

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Artists/Crafters Applications - Summer 2024
Artists/Crafters Applications - Summer 2024
Dublin Comic Con 2024 : Summer Edition