Artist Alley & Vendor Information
Vendor tables in our TAFCON Artist Alley are available for purchase as an add-on via the TAFCON 2027 Eventbrite page. All tables must be accompanied by at least one ticketed attendee.
The guidelines below must be followed by all exhibitors and vendors at The Audio Fiction Convention. Please be sure to read the following to ensure your table is not in violation of our policies. Should a staff member ask you to remove any item from display and sale, you must do so immediately as failure to follow these guidelines puts you at risk of being removed from the event without refund.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Sale of Artwork and Other Creative Works
Artwork featuring characters and works of your own creation, as well as fan art and fan crafts based on other media is allowed. “Fan art and fan crafts” is defined here as original work you have created based on copyrighted material.
The sale of reproductions of official artwork not of your own creation is not allowed. This includes official cover art, screenshots, logos, or any other materials you did not create yourself.
Mass produced fan art and fan crafts are not allowed, as they may be considered bootleg merchandise.
The sale of any item reproducing the artwork of other fans is not allowed. The alteration or modification of an existing work is not considered an original work.
Any work generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not permitted at The Audio Fiction Convention.
Adult themed materials are allowed but must not be accessible by or sold to anyone under the age of 18.
Table and Display Information
All vendor displays in the TAFCON Artist Alley must adhere to the following guidelines:
Each table in the Artist Alley includes a 6’ folding table and two chairs.
Additional display assets must be provided by the vendor at their own expense.
Additional tables may not be added to regular Artist Alley spaces without prior approval by TAFCON staff.
Artist Alley tables may not be moved, pushed out, or otherwise rearranged without prior approval by TAFCON staff.
Requests for modified setups must be submitted to the TAFCON Team in writing at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of the event in order to confirm space and gain approval from the venue.
Tables do not include electricity. Please plan accordingly.
Backdrops, banners, and displays at not to exceed 10’ in height from the floor.
Displays on top of tables are not to exceed 4’ from the table top, and must be stable and secured by the table by means that are not damaging.
No display may extend in front of tables or into any aisle, and may not infringe upon neighboring spaces or block walkways between tables.
Luggage must be stored beneath tables and cannot be placed in front, behind, or beside a table.
The use of confetti, glitter, rice, sand, or similar materials is strictly prohibited on the premises. If unauthorized materials are used and additional cleaning fees are incurred, the resulting charge from the venue will be passed on to the exhibitors at the infringing tables.
Tables must be set up on the morning of June 26th, 2027 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and dismantled between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on June 27th, 2027. Any delay in the removal of materials resulting in a charge from the venue will be passed on to the exhibitors at the infringing tables. Specific details regarding access for setup and breakdown will be provided closer to the event date.