Anime North Art Show FAQ 

Q: What is Gallery Momiji?
A: Gallery Momiji, also known as the Art Room, is the home of the Anime North Art Show. Its curators (the Art Show Coordinators) are David Federman and Joe Markovic.

Q: What is the Art Show? Is it the same as the Comic Market (formerly Artists’ Alley)?
A: The Anime North Art Show is a gallery showcasing work produced by both amateur and professional artists. The artwork displayed is generally on an anime theme, but we have enjoyed Asian- and fantasy-inspired works in the past as well. The Art Show is a separate entity from the Comic Market. For inquiries regarding the Comic Market, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Q: I registered for Comic Market or Crafters’ Corner. Can I still enter the Art Show?
A: By all means, we would be delighted to display your art. The only condition is that identical pieces may not be sold in multiple places within the convention.

Q: How do I register to participate in the Art Show?
A: First, download the registration form (PDF). Next, print it out and fill in the details of your contact information, how much space you will require, the number of unique items that you intend to display in the Art Show and/or sell through the Gallery Store, and whether you will be attending the convention or shipping your artwork (either directly or with an agent). Finally, mail your completed form with a cheque or money order (made out to “Anime North”) for the appropriate amount to the mailing address listed on the form.

Q: Then what?
A: Upon our receipt of the registration form, you will be sent an e-mail from one of the Gallery Momiji curators confirming your arrangements with the subject, “Anime North Art Show Confirmation,” assigning you an artist number and reminding you of the times for Artists’ Check-In and Artists’ Pick-Up. You will also receive a digital control sheet (in .rtf format) which you can fill out and e-mail back to the curators. This will expedite your check-in on the Friday of the convention. Please check your junk mail folders as the message will contain an attachment.

Q: Does the control sheet that I e-mail back to you need to be in final form, or can I make changes later on?
A: While there is benefit to submitting the control sheet as soon as possible, we can accept changes and new versions of your control sheet by e-mail until one week before the convention and guarantee that they will be made.

Q: How many pieces am I allowed to display?
A: The only limit to the amount of artwork that you may display on either our panels or tables is the physical space available. It will be up to you, the artist, to determine the best layout for your space.

Q: Does everything that I display need to be for sale in the silent auction?
A: No. If a piece is not for sale, you will mark “NFS” under “Minimum Bid” for that piece’s entry on your Art Show control sheet. Its corresponding bidding sheet will be marked accordingly.

Q: What is the maximum amount of space?
A: You may reserve up to two full units of space. One “full unit” of space is either a pair of 4'x4' half-panels (usually arranged at right angles, for a total of 4'x8' of space) or a single 6'x2' table. You will be required to post a bidding sheet (JPG) – a tag noting the title, medium, and price (if applicable), measuring a few inches square – on or near each piece, even if the piece is not for sale, so it would be in your best interests to allow yourself at least a small amount of space around each of your pieces when planning your layout.

Q: I don’t need all of that space. Can I share with a friend?
A: We’re sorry, but each artist must be registered individually for their own display space.

Q: Can I display fanart?
A: Yes, fanart is permitted, provided that the composition of the image is your own work. Directly copying a pre-existing image is not allowed.

Q: Can I add more artwork to the show or prints to the store after I have completed my check-in and setup?
A: No. Once an artist’s check-in has been completed, we cannot allow further artwork to be submitted.

Q: Is there space left in the Art Show?
A: In general, we will make every effort to accommodate any requests for space. Unless we announce that we are fully booked, you can presume that there is still space left for your artwork. As of 2009, all registrations must be received no later than one week before the convention. We will no longer be taking on-site registrations.

Q: Do I need to register to attend the convention in order have my work displayed in the Art Show?
A: Yes, unless you arrange to ship your art or send it with an agent (see Art Show General Rule #4).

Q: What is an agent and what does one do?
A: An agent is a person who is authorised to represent you at the Art Show in your absence. An agent delivers and picks up your artwork, is responsible for the setup and teardown of your display, and handles your earnings at the end of the show. Please note that you only require an agent if you are not personally attending Anime North for the full weekend or not shipping your artwork.

Q: Do I need to send you proof of registration for Anime North?
A: No, that is not necessary. Since we can accept work from artists who are not attending the convention, we only need your Art Show registration form.

Q: What is the Gallery Store?
A: The Gallery Store is the new name for the Print Shop.

Q: Can you make prints for me in the Gallery Store?
A: Unfortunately, we are not equipped to make prints on-site. Artists must provide all prints that are desired to be sold through the Gallery Store. Artists must also verify that all prints are accounted for prior to the completion of their check-in. The Art Show will not be held responsible for discrepancies.

Q: [NEW] Do two different sizes of the same image count as two different unique items?
A: Yes. For the purposes of the Gallery Store, two different versions of the same print (i.e., matted and unmatted, or two different sizes) count as two separate titles. Please include this in the unique item count on your registration form.

Q: How does the Art Auction work?
A: At the artist’s discretion, a piece of art is entered in the silent auction with a minimum bid listed on the bidding sheet (JPG). If a piece receives one or two bids before 8 p.m. on Saturday, then the art is considered to be sold to the highest bidder, who will be required to pick up the piece before 2 p.m. on Sunday. If a piece receives three or more bids before 8 p.m. on Saturday, then the piece will be sent to the live auction, held on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Gallery. Please note that if the artist has specified that a piece is not for sale, then it may receive no bids.

Q: What if a piece is for sale but receives no bids?
A: If the artist has specified that a piece may be sold on Sunday for its listed minimum bid price, and if it has received no bids, then the bidding sheet (JPG) becomes its price tag. Speak to a member of the Gallery staff if you are interested in making a purchase. Please note that works of art that are not marked as being eligible for sale on Sunday may not be purchased in this manner.

Q: How do I bid?
A: You can register to bid at the Auction Registration table at the Control Desk. You will be asked to supply us with your name and contact information in case we need to reach you. In exchange, you will receive a bidder paddle (PDF) and be assigned a bidder’s number. Your paddle acts as your contract. Do not lose it. When you find a piece of art on which you would like to place a bid, legibly print your name and bidder’s number on the tag, as well as your bid. Bids are to be made in whole dollars only, at least one increment more than the previous bid. Any bids made at less than $1 than the previous bid will be upgraded to the next dollar (e.g., if the opening bid is $8.00, and you bid $8.01, $8.50, or $8.99, then your bid shall be increased to $9.00).

Q: I changed my mind, and I don’t want to bid on that piece after all. Can I cross it out?
A: We’re sorry, but once a bid has been made, it cannot be removed. You are responsible for any bid that you make. Your only recourse is to hope that you are out-bid.

Q: I’m attending Anime North on Saturday only and I won’t be able to pick up the piece that I won in the silent auction! What can I do?
A: If you can prove that your registration is for Saturday only, then arrangements may be made at the discretion of the curators for you to purchase the artwork immediately after the close of the Gallery at 8 p.m. on Saturday night if you are the winning bidder. Otherwise, you may opt to appoint an agent to pick up and pay for the artwork on Sunday with a note of authorization and your bidder paddle. No other exceptions can be made.

Q: I registered as a bidder and one of the pieces that I bid on will go to the live auction on Sunday, but I won’t be attending the convention that day. What can I do?
A: If you can prove that your registration is for Saturday only, then you may opt to appoint an agent with a note of authorization and your bidder paddle to bid during the live auction on your behalf. No other exceptions can be made.

Q: When can I pick up and pay for the artwork that I won during the silent/live auction?
A: Pickup of artwork is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, the hours during which Gallery Momiji will be open to the public.

Q: I can’t make it back to the Gallery by that time. What can I do?
A: We will hold any unclaimed art until such time as the artist retrieves it. Artists have until 4 p.m. on Sunday to pick up any unsold items and to receive payment for any sales. If you have not picked up your purchase by that time, then we will attempt to put the artist in contact with you after the convention. Please note that Anime North waives responsibility for unclaimed art after 4 p.m. on Sunday, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Q: Is the Art Auction the same as the Charity Auction?
A: No. Whereas our Art Auction benefits the artists themselves (arguably a good cause in and of itself), the proceeds of the Charity Auction go to the Hospital for Sick Children (a very worthy cause indeed). For inquiries regarding the Charity Auction, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Q: Am I allowed to take pictures/video inside Gallery Momiji?
A: The taking of photography and video inside Gallery Momiji is strictly prohibited. Exceptions can be granted for personnel with media badges only, who must check in at the Control Desk before recording within Gallery Momiji, and must be accompanied by a member of the Gallery staff for the duration of their visit. Visitors are encouraged to leave their cameras (still, video, film, or digital), weaponry, and large bags with the Gallery staff at the Item Check desk near the door. We appreciate your cooperation.

Q: How can I contact the curators of Gallery Momiji?
A: The best way to reach us until the day before the convention is by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .