Artist Alley Application Call

Become an Artist Alley exhibitor!

Artist Alley tables are intended for small business owners or independent individuals selling their own art or handmade creations. Spaces are limited. Participation is determined through a portfolio review, which allows us to ensure that the products are suitable for the event and that the selection is diverse and engaging. The selection panel consists of experts as well as members of the Arctic Lights Comic Con production team.

Application and Timeline

Applications for Artist Alley are accepted through a portfolio submission. Portfolios can be a website or a PDF file from a PowerPoint/Canva presentation. Social media profiles are not accepted as portfolios. Please make sure that your portfolio link works and can be viewed by anyone who has the link.

Applications open on 28 September 2026.
Applications close on 2 November 2026.
Results will be announced by 30 November 2026.

Portfolio content

Start your portfolio with a brief introduction to your art and products.
Showcase your products with 8–12 images. Please use the most recent photos possible. You may provide captions to explain the content of your images.
We also ask that you include a photo of a previous sales table and a description of your sales experience.

If multiple applicants are submitting together, a joint introduction and group photo can be included. However, each applicant’s own product images must be added separately and clearly labeled so the selection panel can easily identify which products belong to whom. Each applicant is allotted the same 8–12 image quota. Please use a single file or website for your portfolio – do not add extra hyperlinks.

The type of products is free. Items may include, for example, prints, stickers, books, zines, games, pins, jewelry, figures, crafts, or other creative works. The key requirement is that the items are designed and created by the applicant, though production may be outsourced to a manufacturer.

When applying for an Artist Alley spot, you may indicate preferences for table placement, for example if accessibility needs to be considered or if you wish to be placed next to a friend. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee them. Requests cannot be accepted after the application period closes.

AI-generated art

AI-generated art may not be sold at Arctic Lights Comic Con. The event reserves the right to remove any vendors from the Artist Alley who violate this rule.

Selection criteria

Artist Alley spaces are limited. The selection is made using a panel review process, which helps ensure a diverse and engaging range of products in the sales area. The panel consists of experts as well as members of the Arctic Lights Comic Con production team.

The selection criteria are:

Technical skill: evaluation of the applicant’s style, product quality, and evident experience in their work.
Diversity: relevance, variety, and range of the products offered.
Creativity: originality and uniqueness of the work.

If a selected Artist Alley participant must cancel their participation before the event, we will attempt to select a replacement using the same panel review process.

Pricing and Artist Alley Packages

Standard Package

The package includes: 1 table (60 × 120 cm), 2 chairs, a back wall (attachment with low-tack tape or small nails is permitted), electricity

Visibility: On the event website

Access passes: 1 Exhibitor Pass, 1 Assistant Pass

Price: €350 + VAT 25.5%

XL Package

The package includes: 1 table (60 × 180 cm), 3 chairs, a back wall (attachment with low-tack tape or small nails is permitted), electricity

Visibility: On the event website

Access passes: 2 Exhibitor Passes, 1 Assistant Pass

Price: €500 + VAT 25.5%

The Artist Alley area is located in the event hall, which is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 3–4 April 2027. All products for sale and any necessary supplies must fit on or behind your own table. The XL Package can be shared with a friend. If you wish to share a table, this must be stated in the application, and both applicants’ portfolios must be submitted during the application process.

A detailed schedule and additional information about practical matters in Artist Alley will be provided to selected applicants well in advance of the event.

Before participating, please familiarise yourself with Messukeskus sales terms and conditions.

Terms of participation

Artist Alley application form

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Name*

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Applying solo or with a partner?

Tell us about your art and previous sales experience (max 600 characters):*

Briefly describe your products (max 600 characters):*

The type of products is open. They may include, for example, prints, stickers, books, zines, games, pins, jewelry, figures, crafts, or other creative works. The most important thing is that the products are designed and created by the applicant, even if the production is outsourced.

Portfolio

Attach your portfolio or provide a link to a website where your portfolio can be viewed:

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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 15 MB.

Website

Event preferences

Do you have any preferences for your table location (e.g., accessibility, near a friend)? We will do our best to accommodate requests, but their fulfillment cannot be guaranteed. Requests will not be accepted after the application period ends.

Acknowledgment*

I have read and agree to the Artist Alley application guidelines and rules.

I confirm that all information I have provided is accurate.