Art Show – SageFen Maker Fest

Art Show Information

Please email artshow@sagefencon.org with your completed application.

General Art Show Information

Art Show and Auction

Direct Sale is an option to buy a piece of art from the art show outright for the artist’s price written on the bid tag. This price is normally higher than the minimum bid, but it allows you to purchase the art without waiting through the bidding process and possibly being outbid or needing to fight for the piece at the auction! Direct sales start on Saturday morning when the art show opens at 9am. Any art that already has bids on it from Friday is not available for Direct Sale. All art MUST REMAIN in the art show until Sunday. Sold art is available for pickup at 2pm on Sunday. If for some reason you can’t pick up the art you paid for, you must arrange for a proxy to pick up your artwork on Sunday and clear it with the art show staff to make sure they will be allowed to collect your art.

Print Shop is another way to purchase art at the convention. Art available through print shop may be purchased and removed from the show during all art show hours.

The Auction will be held on Sunday at 2pm. All pieces with three (3) written bids by 12pm Sunday (when the show closes to bids) will be entered in the voice auction at 2pm. Artwork with less than three (3) written bids will be sold to the highest bidder on the bid sheet and is available for pickup beginning at 2pm on Sunday.

Remember that when you are bidding on a piece you are committing to purchase that piece of art. Three bids will take a piece to auction. If you place the third bid on a piece, please be prepared to come to the auction to defend your bid or purchase your piece.

Art Show Hours:

Friday 2pm-10pm, Artists’ Reception begins at 7:30pm
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-12pm
Sunday Art Auction begins at 2:0opm

Spaces, Fees, and Artist Information

Space	Price*
4’ x 4’ flat	$15
3’ x 2 ½’ table	$25
3’ x 3’ floor space	$20
Attending Artist Membership	$25
Print Shop – including up to 10 copies of 10 prints	$20

*Space and membership fees due dates will be sent to you when your application is confirmed as accepted.

Artist Information

Artwork entered must be the artist’s original work. While artwork created utilizing digital tools is welcome, fully AI generated images are not considered “original work” and may not be sold in the SageFen Maker Fest Art Show or Marketplace. Artwork may be brought and set up by artists attending the convention or mailed in by artists who are not attending this year. More information available in the artist’s packet.

Space in the Art Show will not be reserved until receipt of full payment, completed application form, and a signed and dated Release & Waiver Form. SageFen Maker Fest charges a 15% commission. Art Packets will be emailed out after receiving your application and payment. Please contact the Art Show Director for any additional questions.

Artists’ Check-In begins at 8am on Friday. Early arrival is recommended, as the Art Show will open to the public at noon.

Student Artist Information

For our student art show, we accept one piece per student, all pieces must be under 14 inches in either direction. Artwork needs to be framed, matted, or otherwise prepared for display. Student artists will receive a complimentary membership, and student artists that are under 18 will also receive membership for one parent/guardian. All applications for student art must be in by March 20st. Submission of an application does not guarantee space in the student art show, space is limited based on the amount of art submitted. All art will be checked and approved at the Maker Fest. Email questions and applications to artshow@sagefencon.org.

Contact Information

Renee Allwardt
Art Show Director
artshow@sagefencon.org

Mailing Address (FedEX, USPS, UPS) for Artwork:
SageFen Maker Fest Art Show
℅ Renee Allwardt
6845 W. 35th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99338

See Artist’s Packet for additional details and information on mailing in artwork.