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Art Show

The Balticon Art Show showcases two- and three dimensional art across the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. For Balticon 59, come and enjoy a stunning display of painting, prints, sculptures, and jewelry. Bid on unique pieces via silent auction or make a few Quick-sale purchases (or both!).

Registration is open January 1, 2025 until May 1, 2025.

BALTICON 59 is proud to announce STEPHANIE LAW as our Guest of Honor!  Meet her at the Art Show Reception Friday night!

Art Show

Our show is open to artists of all ages and talent levels. If you’re interested in showcasing your own work, take a look at our Guidelines for Art Show Artists. 


We offer display space to hang or otherwise display your art starting at $7 for table space and $11 for panel space.  There is a handling fee of $8 for mail in art. 



Balticon Art Show is looking for volunteers!  Email volunteers@balticon.org to volunteer or find out more about volunteer opportunities.


Please email artshow@balticon.org if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions. See you at Balticon!


Hours and Guidelines: 

Friday

5pm - 7pm

Bidding and Quicksales


8pm - 9pm

Reception

Saturday

10am - 8pm

Bidding and Quicksales

Sunday

10am - 1pm

Bidding and Quicksales


2pm - 5pm

Auction Ends, Quicksales Only

Monday

10am - 2pm

Special Exhibit


NO FOOD, NO DRINKS, NO BULKY BAGS.  There will be a bag check outside of the Art Show.


Additionally, there is NO PHOTOGRAPHY allowed in the Art Show.


How To Buy Art

Auction

  • Your BADGE NUMBER is your BIDDING NUMBER.

  • Bidding is through auction.  Place a written bid on artwork starting at the listed minimum bid or higher.  

  • Bidding CLOSES at 1pm Sunday.

  • Pieces with THREE bids move to Sunday voice auction at 2pm.

  • Pieces with TWO OR FEWER bids are sold to the highest bidder on the bid sheet.

  • Pieces sold through bid sheets can be paid for and collected after 3pm Sunday.

  • BIDDING = BUYING.  Filling out a bid sheet is agreeing to pay the amount listed on the bid sheet on Sunday afternoon after 3pm Sunday.


Quicksale

  • If an item has NO OTHER BIDS, a piece may be purchased at its Quick-sale price.

  • To purchase an item for the Quick-sale price, alert one of the Art Show volunteers.  They will assist you with the purchase.  DO NOT TOUCH OR REMOVE pieces from their display.

  • Quick-sale purchases must be paid for IMMEDIATELY.

  • The purchased piece will REMAIN ON DISPLAY until 6pm Saturday.

  • After 6pm on Saturday, pieces can be CHECKED OUT through the volunteers and taken home.

  • Pieces must be CHECKED OUT by 5pm Sunday.




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