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Application

2025 Youmacon Artist Alley Application

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Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 30, 2025 12:00 pm - Nov 02, 2025 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Detroit, Michigan
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$ 300.00

About the application

WELCOME TO THE 2025 YOUMACON ARTIST APPLICATION! 

Youmacon is celebrating its 20th anniversary from October 30th - November 2nd, 2025.  

We are looking for convention vendors, artists, Industry reps, and Sponsors to join us for the festivities.  

The artist application will open in June 2025. We will announce the opening date on the official Youmacon website and social media pages. The application link will be provided on this page when it goes live. 

Before applying, please read all 2025 Artist Alley Information & Policies thoroughly.

https://www.youmacon.com/get-involved/artist-alley

We want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed at Youmacon. If you have any questions, please contact the Marketplace Team. We are here to help.

About the event

Youmacon is a 4-day convention celebrating Japanese Animation, Gaming, and Pop Culture. Whether you’re a convention pro, or have yet to attend an Anime event, we have just what you’re looking for. Since 2005, Youmacon has been an immersive and innovative event unlike any other.

Terms & Conditions

For full details, visit: Youmacon Artist Alley Info and Policies Page https://www.youmacon.com/get-involved/artist-alley  Youmacon policies https://www.youmacon.com/info/code-of-conduct.

You will only be charged if approved.

Prices

2025 Youmacon Artist Alley Table Space $300.00 Non-refundable You will only be charged if approved. $300 for the AA table space includes 1 Youmacon artist alley badge, Up to 2 additional badges at $65 each, one 8' x 2.5' table, tablecloth, 2 chairs, approx. 5 ft of rear space
Additional Artist Alley Badges $65.00 Non-refundable An artist alley table purchase will include 1 free badge. You can purchase up to 2 additional badges per table.
Tax Charge $18.00 Non-refundable Tax not charged erroneously on previous Artist Alley Application due to Eventeny invoicing error.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo

Additional information

  • Please provide a working link to your website or portfolio. Having a table set-up photo in the link is helpful. A digital mock-up is acceptable.
  • What is the primary type of art you will be bringing to Youmacon's artist alley?
  • What other types of art will you be bringing to Youmacon's artist alley? (This question allows for multiple answers. Please check all that apply.)
  • If you selected "other", please describe here.
  • Would you prefer table space in the adults only/18+ area? ($300)
  • Accepted artists/studios will be limited to 1 Artist Alley table space for $300. If the AA is given more hall space, would you be interested in 2 AA table spaces for $600?
  • Are you applying as an Individual artist or part of a studio? (Table sharing is not allowed by individual artists. A studio group is one in which all members work together to create the art pieces. Only the collaborative pieces can be displayed and sold.)
  • If applying as a studio, please list the other artists. (All studio members must be present at con.)
  • Please tell us about your art, yourself, and/or studio. (Optional)
  • Do you have any special requests for placement or layout?
  • Are there any artists you would like to be placed close to?
  • Were you an artist in the Youmacon Marketplace for 2024?
  • Are there any artists you would like to be away from?
  • Do you have a preferred name and/or pronouns?
  • Do you have any special requests for layout?
  • Do you have any accessibility needs?
  • Are you at least 18 years old? (Applicants must be 18 or older to apply for the Youmacon Artist Alley.)
  • Do you understand that the Youmacon Artist Alley hall does NOT allow proxy sellers or table sharing in the artist alley?
  • By submitting this application, you agree to the terms and regulations outlined on the Youmacon Artist Alley Info Page and all Youmacon policies. Please note that submission does not guarantee acceptance into the artist alley. For full details, visit: Youmacon Artist Alley Info and Policies Page https://www.youmacon.com/get-involved/artist-alley Youmacon policies https://www.youmacon.com/info/code-of-conduct.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
2025 Youmacon Artist Alley Application
2025 Youmacon Artist Alley Application
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Application is in draft mode by event organizer