Artist Restrictions

• Animé Los Angeles Staff is allowed to assist at a table for an artist, but may not participate as a Primary Artist.

• Artist must provide a dated California Reseller’s Permit to the Event Sponsor for event dates, which can be obtained from The California Board of Equalization (http://www.boe.ca.gov), and have the document (or copy) with them at all times while in Artists’ Alley. No exceptions.

1. 1. 1. 1. A digital copy is acceptable; however it must be easily displayable if requested.
         2. The seller’s permit must be in the Primary Artist’s name. The Assistant Artist/Secondary Artist will be operating under the same permit.

• Table spaces are non-transferable; Artists may not willingly give their table away.

• Tables are non-refundable after 11/01/2018 except for specific circumstances.

1. 1. 1. 1. Refunds are subject to a processing fee once they are accepted
         2. Refunds are NOT guaranteed.
         3. Refunds will be sent via check to the address of table purchaser

• Artist may share a table with another artist (Limit 2 Artists per table)

• Artists that do not check into their table space prior to 9AM on 1/26/2018 will forfeit their table space. Please check with AADH for list of exceptions.

1. 1. 1. 1. Check-in and set-up will be available starting 1/25/2018 once registration opens.

• Names for publications will be in the following format:

1. 1. 1. 1. Artist Name will be listed in following formats for publications.
            1. “First_name Last_name” for single artists
            2. “First_name Last_name / First_name Last_name” for Primary and Secondary Artists
         2. Alternatively, Artists may be listed as a Group/Circle name, or requested nickname/handle.
         3. If no pen name or group name is given, the primary artists’ first and last name will be used

• Any artist under 18 at the time of the convention must show consent from their parent/legal guardian in a signed hard-copy. Hand-written consent will not be accepted.

• Parent/Legal Guardian does not need to be present at the time of check-in, but Artist will be required to show a contact email and phone number in consent letter.

• The table number must always be visible at all times.

• Nothing is to be taped, stapled or glued to the table itself.

• Event Sponsor is not liable for lost or stolen items belonging to Artist. Artists’ Alley will have set hours and lock down.

• Doors will be locked overnight. Artists leaving their personal items will be at their own risk.

• Open areas will not be obstructed with Artist goods. Any property occupying walkways will be removed. Artist will be given one verbal warning. Further warnings will result in removal of property and/or forfeiture of table.

• Artist will not sell:

1. 1. 1. 1. Proxy items / nothing sold from another studio
         2. Bootleg material and/or anything that violates copyright infringement
         3. Any food or beverage
         4. Mass produced items not originally created by the primary and/or secondary artist.
         5. Commercial items
         6. Make up or offer wig styling services; services may be paid for in the Event Space, but must be conducted off-site.

• Artist (or Artist Assistant) must be present at Artists’ Alley in order to sell Artist’s work. All sales must be conducted at Artist’s table. No outside sales are permitted.

Artist Allowances

• Overhead displays must demonstrate stability during all hours of the day, regardless of surroundings. Anything deemed as a safety hazard by the AADH must be corrected or taken down immediately.

• Only products produced by the Artist are allowed in Artists’ Alley:

1. 1. 1. 1. Original self-made artwork (fan art or original characters) that has been made into prints (copies), comics, books, bookmarks, calendars, pins, plushies, T-shirts, key-chains, buttons
         2. Commissioned artwork requested by convention members
         3. Self-made clothing/costumes, hats, gloves, etc.
         4. Self-published CDs and DVDs
         5. Costume props: after sale, all props must be taken directly to hotel room, car or be peace-bonded immediately
         6. Styling services for wigs must be performed off-site in a hotel room, studio, etc.

• Adult-themed works that include nudity, adult situations, profanity, drugs, alcohol use, and or violence, must be kept out of sight of minors. Portfolios may be kept under the table until requested by adults (18+). Any sale of such items from adults will require a government-issued photo ID at the time of purchase, and must be issued a dark-colored bag to hold items.

• Music at low levels is permitted provided it does not disturb other Artists and does not add to the overall dynamic of the room.

• Tables cannot be moved or block entrances or exits.

Artist Code of Conduct

• Any behavior not approved by the AADH will first receive one verbal warning. Further warnings will result in forfeiture of table.

• Any complaints and/or disputes between Artists (and/or staff) will be investigated by staff in a timely matter.

• Artist MUST comply with convention policy as well as city and state laws. Any violation of the above may result in expulsion of the Event Space.