Application

2026 Artist Alley & Night Market Application

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Deadline: Feb 22, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 pm - Sep 06, 2026 5:00 pm (EST)
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Columbus, Ohio
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$300.00 - $500.00

About the application

Please Read the Application Thoroughly.

All components of the application must be completed in order for you to be considered as a valid applicant.

 

Applications with broken links and invalid emails will be rejected for the current year.

 

It is important to remember that we require each display to be at least 50% original works.

There will be a portfolio review that will determine within a reasonable measure if your wares can meet this requirement.

 

We will reach out if there are questions.

 

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Each In-line Single Booth space includes: One (1) six foot table, One (1) chair, and One (1) Artist Badge.

Each Corner Booth space includes: Two (2) six foot tables, Two (2) chairs, and Two (2) Artist Badges.
Booth spaces are approximately 8ft x 8ft. The table is 6ft wide by 2ft deep. Displays should not be taller than 8ft. Extra chairs will be available free of charge.

Maximum two (2) in-line booths or one (1) corner booth per Artist/Studio Group. Double booths must be located adjacent to each other.

Additional Badges may be purchased up to four (4) per Artist/Studio Group at a rate of $70 per badge.

Electricity is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC.

Wi-Fi is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC.

 

Night Market is a late-night room that will run after the exhibition hall has closed (with some overlap). This has family-friendly games and will be dark. Artists will need to provide their own lighting for their booths that best suits their needs.

About the event

Anime and pop-culture event in downtown Columbus.
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Prices

In-line: Single Booth and One Badge (Exhibition Hall and Night Market) (Max: 2) $300.00 Each In-line Single Booth space includes: One (1) Six Foot table, One (1) chair, and One (1) Artist Badge. Booth spaces are approximately 8ft x 8ft. The table is 6ft wide by 2ft deep. Displays should not be taller than 8ft. Extra chairs will be available free of charge. Maximum two (2) tables per Artist/Studio Group. They must be located adjacent to each other. Additional Badges may be purchased up to four (4) total per Artist/Studio Group at a rate of $60 per badge. Electricity is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC. Wi-Fi is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC.
Corner: Two Tables and Two Badges (Exhibition Hall Only) $500.00 Each Corner Booth space includes: Two (2) Six Foot tables, Two (2) chairs, and Two (2) Artist Badges. Booth spaces are approximately 8ft x 8ft. The table is 6ft wide by 2ft deep. Displays should not be taller than 8ft. Extra chairs will be available free of charge. Additional Badges may be purchased up to four (4) total per Artist/Studio Group at a rate of $60 per badge. Electricity is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC. Wi-Fi is not included but may be purchased for an additional cost through the GCCC.
Other $70.00 Additional Badges may be purchased up to four (4) per Artist/Studio Group (counting the badges included with booth purchases) at a rate of $70 per badge.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Additional Artist(s) and/or Associate(s) Name(s)
  • Special accessibility REQUIREMENTS
  • What is your experience with Artist Alleys (anime-based or otherwise)? (Optional, does not affect your application)
  • Discord Username
  • Additional Notes and/or Requests
  • Portfolio link(s)
  • Secondary Artist Portfolio
  • Merchandise
  • Adult Content
  • Night Market
  • Booth Type Preference (For Corner Booths)
  • Electronic signature

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
2026 Artist Alley & Night Market Application
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